Robots are foundational to modern manufacturing, but they’re only one tool in a much larger toolbox.
IMTS is not only where people observe change, but also where they decide how to put it to work. The data from IMTS 2026 reflects that impact.
The next arsenal of democracy will be an allied arsenal – but its ability to produce, repair, and surge must be firmly rooted in the United States.
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Terms to familiarize yourself with as you face the implementation of artificial intelligence.
This September, manufacturers filled McCormick Place to see technology in action, talk directly with experts, and consider what could make a difference in their own operations.
IMTS 2026 drew more than 90,000 registrants, including an estimated 15,000 students, from all 50 states and 113 countries.
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.