Nordson EFD Takes Assembly Automation to Center Stage at MD&M West, February 3 – 5, 2026

Key Terms

oem technical

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer, which is a company that produces parts or components used in the final products made by other companies. For investors, understanding OEMs is important because their performance can impact the supply chain and overall success of major industries, especially those relying on specialized parts. Think of OEMs as the suppliers that provide the building blocks for larger products, like the engine parts for a car.

epoxy technical

Epoxy is a family of strong, durable synthetic resins used as adhesives, coatings and insulating materials; think of it as a heavy-duty glue that hardens into a tough plastic. It matters to investors because epoxy is a key input for products from electronics and wind turbines to automotive parts and construction coatings, so changes in its price, supply or technological use can affect manufacturers’ costs, profit margins and industry growth prospects.

uv cure technical

A UV cure is a manufacturing process that uses ultraviolet light to quickly harden or set materials like coatings, inks, adhesives, and resins, similar to how a flashlight instantly dries a gel instead of waiting for it to air-dry. It matters to investors because UV curing can speed production, reduce defects and waste, and lower energy or chemical use—factors that can improve margins, throughput, and regulatory or safety profiles for manufacturers.

printed circuit board substrate technical

The printed circuit board substrate is the solid base material that holds and separates the electrical pathways and components on a circuit board—think of it as the foundation or the bread in a sandwich that everything else sits on. It matters to investors because the substrate determines product reliability, heat handling, and manufacturing cost; changes in its quality, availability, or price can affect a maker’s production yields, margins and ability to meet customer demand.

needle bonding technical

Needle bonding is a manufacturing technique used to attach a metal needle to its plastic hub or catheter using heat, vibration, adhesive, or ultrasonic welding so the parts form a secure, leak-free connection. For investors, the method matters because it affects a device’s safety, production speed, yield and cost; a reliable bonding process reduces defect rates and regulatory risk, while a weak one can lead to recalls, extra testing and higher manufacturing expenses.

drug delivery device technical

A drug delivery device is a tool or gadget that puts a medicine into a patient’s body in a controlled way—examples include syringes, inhalers, patches, pumps and auto-injectors. Think of it like the packaging and dispenser for a drug that ensures the right dose, timing and location, which can make a treatment safer, more convenient or more effective. Investors watch these devices because they affect how widely a drug can be used, the costs of treatment, regulatory approval pathways, and potential for recurring sales or proprietary advantages.

Multiple assembly automation demonstrations, precision fluid dispensing technologies and an Expert Speaker presentation rounds out their conference engagement

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN), announced today it will spotlight multiple medical assembly automation applications at MD&M West 2026, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA from February 3-5, 2026. In Booth 2915, show attendees will get a close look at Nordson EFD’s comprehensive product line of automated, semi-automated and manual platforms for next generation medical device prototyping and assembly operations. The company is an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) of precision fluid dispensing technologies and advanced solutions for medical device manufacturers. Nordson EFD fluid process professionals will be on hand during the show. These highly specialized consultants work closely with customers to assess assembly requirements and help guide those processes from prototype to full production. For more information about Nordson EFD at MD&M West, visit here.

Nordson EFD will present multiple assembly automation demonstrations at MD&M West featuring PROX and PROPlus automated fluid dispensing systems for next-gen medical device prototyping and assembly operations.

Nordson EFD’s premier assembly automation demonstration exhibits the encapsulation of delicate embedded sensors in wearable technologies utilizing a 3-axis PROX system to dispense medical epoxy. Similar to water in viscosity, these critical epoxies encase sensor components that physically touch the skin and protect them from moisture and contaminants to ensure device reliability. A second live demonstration features a 4-axis PROPlus system simulating the underfill dispensing of a UV cure or thermal adhesive to fill gaps between a chip and its carrier or a finished package and the printed circuit board substrate. This crucial process protects electronics from thermal or environmental stresses and provides mechanical stability. A third automation demonstration exhibits a highly precise needle bonding application executed by two PICO Nexus controllers and two angled PICO XP jet valves. Integral to these demonstrations, the Nordson EFD line of Optimum fluid dispensing components ensure high quality manufacturing results.

Nordson EFD Experts speak at MD&M West on Tuesday, February 3, 2026

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM in Room 206AB, Mark O’Shea and Anthony Buzzerio will present Cracking the Code on Assembly Automation (Session ID: MSC01) in the MedTech conference track: Manufacturing and Supply Chain. This educational session will address the two primary challenges — automation and assembly — that face the medical device industry as it continues to transition toward smaller, lighter products with embedded electronics. Mark O’Shea will discuss the unique engineering hurdles modern medical device design and the journey to industrializing fluid assembly processes through R&D, specialized domain expertise and technology advances. Anthony Buzzerio will follow O’Shea to present a real-world customer case story revealing the evolution of a complex drug delivery device from prototype to high-volume production.

About Nordson EFD

Nordson EFD designs and manufactures precision fluid dispensing systems for benchtop assembly processes and automated assembly lines. By enabling manufacturers to accurately and consistently apply the same amount of assembly fluid consistently to every part, EFD helps customers improve process control and throughput. In addition to producing high-quality fluid packaging syringe and cartridge systems, the company is also a leading formulator of specialty solder pastes for dispensing and printing applications. Nordson EFD is at the forefront of introducing Industry 4.0 efficiencies to the micro-dispensing marketplace, adding a new level of control and connectivity to its micro-dispensing solutions. Serving a wide variety of industries for more than 60 years, Nordson EFD has offices, application laboratories and technical support staff in 30 countries worldwide. To learn more, visit nordsonefd.com and follow us at linkedin.com/company/nordson-efd.

About Nordson Corporation

Nordson engineers, manufactures, and markets differentiated products and systems used for dispensing and processing adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants and biomaterials; and for managing fluids, testing and inspecting for quality, treating surfaces and curing. These products are supported with extensive application expertise and direct global sales and service. We serve a wide variety of consumer non-durable, consumer durable and technology end markets including packaging, nonwovens, electronics, medical, appliances, energy, transportation, building and construction, and general product assembly and finishing. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the company has operations and support offices in more than 30 countries. Visit Nordson on the web at nordson.com.

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Belinda Jones, Press Contact

Tel: 860-399-1147; belinda.jones@hitechmarketing.com

Natalie Tomasso, Nordson EFD Global Marcom Contact

Tel: 401-431-7173; natalie.tomasso@nordsonefd.com

GLOBAL CONTACTS:

Europe: +44 (0) 1582 666334; infoefd.europe@nordsonefd.com

China: +86 (21) 3866 9006; china@nordsonefd.com

Japan: +81 (03) 5762 2760; japan@nordsonefd.com

Korea: +82 (31) 7368321; korea@nordsonefd.com

SEAsia: +65 6796 9522; sin-mal@nordsonefd.com

India: +91 80 4021 3600; india@nordsonefd.com

Source: Nordson EFD