Coherix Predicts 38,000 New Adhesive-Dispensing Systems in 2026, Cites Engineer Shortage as Growth Hurdle
Event summary
- Coherix forecasts 38,000 new adhesive-dispensing systems in 2026, with 50% adopting AI and process-control tech.
- Company invested $100M and 1M engineering hours in adaptive-process-control and adhesive-inspection technologies.
- Coherix partners with Eastern Michigan University on $385K grant for robotics and adhesive-dispensing training.
- Quarterly workshops launched to improve cross-industry collaboration among automakers, electronics manufacturers, and robotics firms.
- CEO Dwight Carlson highlights engineer shortage and lack of university training programs as growth constraints.
The big picture
Coherix's forecast highlights the growing demand for AI-driven adhesive-dispensing systems in high-speed manufacturing. The company's investments in technology and training programs reflect broader industry trends toward automation and cross-sector collaboration. However, the shortage of skilled engineers and fragmented supplier networks could slow adoption, creating opportunities for firms that address these structural challenges.
What we're watching
- Talent Gap
- Whether Coherix's university partnerships can address the shortage of engineers skilled in adhesive technology.
- Industry Collaboration
- The effectiveness of Coherix's quarterly workshops in improving communication among dispensing-system suppliers.
- Market Adoption
- The pace at which AI and process-control technologies are integrated into new adhesive-dispensing systems.
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