IMTS 2026 Opens in Chicago as Manufacturing Takes Center Stage in Reindustrializing the United States
With total attendance on pace to exceed 90,000, the manufacturing community at IMTS 2026 represents all 50 states and 113 countries.
U.S. Manufacturing Investment and Productivity Momentum Set Stage for IMTS 2026
New manufacturing technologies aimed at increasing output and capacity debut as industry, defense and AI leaders gather in Chicago.
Moving From Pilot to Action: AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Siemens Deliver AI Insights on IMTS+ Main Stage
IMTS 2026 gives visitors access to AI experts who know how to apply AI to manufacturing workflows, can help identify opportunities for improvement, and offer new ways of working.
Mission-Critical Results: IMTS 2026 Attraction Showcases Technologies That Strengthen U.S. Industrial Base
Projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and Department of War in AMT’s Emerging Technology Center demonstrate how AI, additive manufacturing, automation, and digital technologies enable rapid deployment and adaptation to changing requirements.
Chicago-Area Digital Manufacturing Seminar To Focus on What’s Next
AMT, Global Midwest Alliance, Amada, Old National Bank, and Wipfli are partnering to inform Chicago-area manufacturers about digital tools, AI, and automation.
From Photo to Digital Twin: How AMT’s Tech Team Is Building the Future of Manufacturing
AMT’s Tech Team is turning photos into 3D assets and exploring how AI could make digital twins more accessible to manufacturers.
Economic Signals Driving Manufacturing in 2026
See the economic signals shaping manufacturing now and prepare for a deeper look at what’s next at MTForecast.
Manufacturing at Mission Speed: Drones and Test Flight Vehicles at IMTS 2026 Demonstrate Surge Production
Watch drones take flight. Stand beside an AI-designed aircraft. Discover the digital backbone of smart manufacturing with MTConnect in the AMT ETC at IMTS 2026.
AMT NOW: Equipment Investment Powers Growth
Industry leaders at ELEVATE; Why manufacturers come to IMTS; and more.
Industrial AI Finds Its Niche at IMTS 2026
At IMTS 2026, industrial AI moves from emerging trend to defining theme. It will be present across every building and discipline and, for the first time, the subject of its own dedicated arena and full-day conference.