Making smarter decisions about investments, hiring, production planning, and growth – and focusing on what measures create lasting success in manufacturing.

IMTS 2026 drew more than 90,000 registrants, including an estimated 15,000 students, from all 50 states and 113 countries.

Open Mind marks 30 years, America Makes awards $13.2 million for additive research, and DN Solutions earns CMMC Level 2 certification. Plus, awards, acquisitions, workforce initiatives, and leadership changes of AMT members.

The industrial AI era has begun. But today’s applications are only the foundation for what comes next.

Your concern about a company around the world takes focus away from the competitor around the corner.

The technologies introduced at IMTS 2026 share a common theme for manufacturers: fewer production bottlenecks and more time spent making parts.

After spending a week at IMTS 2026, one thing was clear: Interest in America’s manufacturing capacity is enormous. The real question: Will Washington turn interest into action?

Even as short-term momentum softened, India’s Q1 GDP grew 7.8% and capital goods output rose 16.1%. The $11.5 billion Adani-IHC aluminum project and $5 billion Applied Materials semiconductor commitment point to a manufacturing cycle still expanding.

Companies that consistently generate strong ROI from IMTS recognize that trade show success depends on disciplined follow-up, targeted audience engagement, and year-round marketing efforts that extend well beyond the show floor.

U.S. manufacturing momentum, AI-driven solutions, advanced technologies, and strong conference participation expanded the IMTS manufacturing ecosystem.