Elite shops win more business and have better margins, and the difference isn’t that they’re bigger or better funded.
From global technology leaders and pioneering manufacturers to astronauts, investors, and innovators, the ETC and the IMTS+ Main Stage will feature the people shaping the future of manufacturing.
Some of the hottest inspiration in manufacturing streaming is IMTS+, the digital home of IMTS. Featuring international award-winning original programming, IMTS+ spotlights the people, processes, and ideas driving manufacturing forward.
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.
While “wait and see” may seem like an option to implement industrial AI, it could put you at a significant disadvantage to your competitors. “Try and do” is a better approach.
In recent IMTS years, the September order bump has moderated, but the effects in the trailing months have been noticeably greater.
IMTS is the premier solutions-based manufacturing technology event on this side of the planet. And if you don’t have the right approach to attending, you may miss a solution that could be vital to your business.
Why do visitors really come to IMTS? Not for sales pitches, but to solve problems, discover new opportunities, and build relationships. Hear directly from experienced buyers on how exhibitors can stand out before, during, and after the show.
Manufacturers attend IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show for different reasons: to build relationships with people who understand their business, discover new technologies, solve production challenges, and compare equipment.