Bossard Debuts in WESTEC’s Smart Manufacturing Experience to Keep Parts Flowing
September 18, 2025
Bossard will exhibit at WESTEC for the first time, bringing a compact, hands-on demo to the Smart Manufacturing Experience at the Anaheim Convention Center, October 7–9 (Booth 1642, Hall D). Building on nearly two centuries of fastener expertise, Bossard will show how digital assembly guidance and AI- assisted inventory management (Kanban/e-Kanban) help manufacturers improve flow, quality, and traceability.
Designed for quick, practical takeaways, the assembly demo pairs Bossard IoT tools with ELAM digital work instructions software. Attendees can build a small take-away item while experiencing guided steps, tool confirmations, and part verification that reduce errors, speed onboarding, and digitize quality checks.
Alongside the assembly station, Bossard will demonstrate AI-assisted inventory management, often described as Kanban/e-Kanban, automated replenishment, and point- of-use stock, showing how IoT-enabled bins and barcode/RFID labels trigger demand- driven refills, cut line-side shortages, and reduce expedites.
“We build from fastener know-how up. The result is flow—digital standard operating procedures that travel with the build, ensuring materials are where they belong, and processes can be repeated at the highest quality level, no matter the operator experience,” said Robert Molina, West Coast Regional Sales Manager at Bossard.
What you’ll see in the Smart Manufacturing Experience
- Digital Assembly Guidance (ELAM): Step-by-step visuals, confirmations, and traceability.
- Connected Tools: Riveting workflow with automatic data capture for quality records.
- Pick-to-Light: Faster, error-resistant part selection.
- AI-Assisted Inventory: Smart bins/labels, demand-driven replenishment, and analytics to prevent shortages and excess.
- Build-and-Take: Assemble a small item and experience verification at each step. Beyond the demo, Bossard supports end-to-end improvements, from fastener engineering and joint analysis to inventory automation and production analytics, helping manufacturers boost throughput, quality, and compliance.
Plan your visit: Book a private consultation during the show for a tailored walkthrough of your production hotspots and inventory goals.
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About Bossard Group
Founded in 1831, Bossard is a global leader in fastening and assembly solutions. They help manufacturers across aerospace, transportation, machinery, and electronics optimize production with smart technologies, data-driven logistics, and deep engineering expertise.
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