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MEET MISSION AT AUTOMATE 2026

Where:

  • McCormick Place Convention Center

  • Chicago, Illinois

  • South Building

  • Booth #1001, FANUC's Cobot & Go Booth

     

When:

  • June 22-25, 2026

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PROGRAM YOUR OWN DISPENSE PATHS IN REAL TIME

Dispense Buddy, the dispense solution of The Buddy System series from Mission Design & Automation, will be at Automate 2026! The demo—which will feature an Adhesive Mix Monitor system from 3M, the ViscoTec preeflow eco-DUO450, and a FANUC CRX-10—will simulate 2-component dispense path creation and execution. 

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HEAR FROM OUR TEAM AT AUTOMATE

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Lessons from System Integrators

June 22, 11 AM | Automate Theatre Main Stage

Mission Design & Automation CEO Scot Lindemann joins panel discussion to share industry lessons learned. 

 

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Automation 101: What Careers Actually Look Like

June 23, 3:45 PM | Automate Education Pavilion Next Gen Theatre

Mission Design & Automation team members Mandy Dalziel, Todd McIntosh, Eric DeYoung, and Evan Schumacher give a ground-level look at day-to-day work in automation roles, demystifying job titles and highlighting what professionals actually do on the job. 

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Millions Spent. Results Missed. Why Automation Projects Fail—and How to Fix Them

June 25, 11:30 AM | Automate Theatre Main Stage

Mission Design & Automation Vice President Ryan Lillibridge joins panel discussion about why automation projects sometimes fall short and what companies can do differently to get it right. 
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CUSTOM INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

At Mission Design & Automation, we specialize in designing and integrating custom automation systems that enhance efficiency, precision, and reliability for manufacturers. Whether you’re looking to modernize production, optimize logistics, or deploy cutting-edge systems, our manufacturing experts are ready to build strong support. We can also work with your team to augment existing qualified processes with automation technology to improve production speed, quality, traceability, and repeatability. 

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WHAT IS AUTOMATE?

Automate is the largest robotics and automation show in North America. With more than 1,000 exhibitors and over 200 expert speakers, attendees of the show see firsthand some of the world's leading automation technologies. Put on by the Association for Advanced Manufacturing (A3), this year's show is held at McCormick Place in Chicago, June 22-25. Register today to secure your spot.

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