This partnership with Hexagon sets an example of what happens when industry expertise meets storytelling that truly resonates.
IMTS, like New Year’s Day, is a temporal landmark, or a moment in time that stands out from the ordinary. It creates what behavior scientists call a “fresh start effect” – a psychological boost and catalyst for change.
At Co-Line, innovation is rooted in relationships: between leaders and teams, between machines and software, and between technology partners like Hexagon and Mazak, who see partnership as a competitive advantage.
The U.S. manufacturing industry – the world’s second largest and a global leader in advanced manufacturing – grows stronger through new opportunities, legislation, and technological innovations. These drivers converge at IMTS 2026, Sept. 14-19 in Chicago.
With just under one year to go, now is the time to start planning your most strategic IMTS visit yet.
The foundations for a stronger business climate, the latest advances in manufacturing technology, and the accelerated growth of industrial AI, automation, additive, software, and digital technologies are converging to build excitement for IMTS 2026.
Haddy is helping lead the way by moving furniture production closer to home and embracing circular practices that benefit both consumers and the planet.
IMTS is a place to break out of your daily bubble and open your mind to great possibilities. Emerging technologies discussed at past shows – like AI and digital twins – are now widely accessible, proving how today’s impossible becomes tomorrow’s reality.
Peter Eelman, the chief experience officer of AMT, is retiring after almost 30 years. Peter has, quite literally, spent the entirety of his 45-year career working on IMTS.