IMTS Announces 2026 Conferences Lineup
Nine conferences and more than 90 sessions spotlight the full manufacturing ecosystem, including advanced technologies, job shops, additive manufacturing, investors, and industrial AI.
Making Something More: Industrial AI in Focus at IMTS
Complementing the exhibit experience, the Industrial AI Conference is a one-day, practitioner-focused program designed for implementation.
Advanced Biomanufacturing Signals New Opportunities for Manufacturers
At The MFG Meeting 2026, discussions occurred about the future of manufacturing, specifically the fastest-evolving sub-industries: advanced biomanufacturing, which is creating new opportunities for traditional manufacturers.
People Power Manufacturing’s Future—Data Accelerates It
In an age of AI and automation, Markus Stolmar makes it clear: people still drive manufacturing. From the shop floor to the CEO, his story shows why human skill remains the ultimate advantage.
IMTS 2026 Reveals How Manufacturers Can Redefine Productivity and Transform Possibilities
IMTS 2026 spotlights the next wave of technologies reshaping how work gets done on the shop floor. From automation to digital workflows to AI-enhanced solutions, job shops and contract manufacturers will learn how to dramatically increase productivity.
GDP Rebounds as Manufacturing Technology Orders Grow
After a significant pullback in economic output at the end of 2025, gross domestic product (GDP) rebounded nearly back to trend growth in the first quarter of 2026, according to the first estimate published today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
AI-Enabled Robotics for High-Mix Manufacturing
From bottlenecks to breakthroughs, AI-driven robotics is reshaping high-mix production by reducing programming burdens and enabling adaptive automation through perception, planning, and sensor-guided precision.
Size Doesn’t Matter: How Smaller Exhibitors Can Maximize ROI at IMTS 2026
Many smaller exhibitors can outperform larger ones by focusing on the right strategies before and during IMTS. With smart planning, targeted outreach, and the right tools, even a 10-by-10 booth can generate enough leads to fuel a sales pipeline for a year.
AMT NOW: Signals, Strategy, and What’s Next for Manufacturing
The MFG Meeting recap; New AMT board of directors; What comes next with tariffs; and more.
Executive Insights, Real Connections: Inside The MFG Meeting 2026
Missed The MFG Meeting 2026? Here’s a brief recap: AI in action, smarter strategy, economic signals, and new defense and biomanufacturing opportunities shaping what comes next.