BUILD YOUR AGENDA

Explore innovations in machining, additive, automation, digital solutions, quality and more.

See a live, end-to-end manufacturing system operating continuously on the show floor.

Your front-row seat to the people shaping the industry.

Have a particular manufacturing challenge? Have a seat and discover solutions.

Manufacturers and engineering-driven companies solve technical problems every day — improving processes, redesigning components, increasing efficiency, reducing waste, automating production lines, and developing new products. What many don’t realize is that these activities often qualify for the federal R&D Tax Credit.

This session is designed for manufacturers, plant leaders, engineers, CFOs, and technical executives who want to understand how routine innovation on the shop floor can translate into significant dollar-for-dollar tax savings.

For decades, supply chain planning has focused on improving forecast accuracy. But even with better forecasts, manufacturers are still battling excess inventory, shortages, unstable plans, constant firefighting and the bullwhip effect. The uncomfortable question is whether the problem is really the forecast, or the planning system built around it.

In this eye-opening session, Kevin Boake, Global CEO of b2wise, challenges traditional Advanced Planning Systems and explores why adding AI to an already complex planning model may accelerate the problem rather than solve it. He’ll show how manufacturers can rethink the role of forecasting, prioritize flow, use actual demand to drive execution, and apply AI to simplify planning rather than amplify complexity.

Attendees will leave with a different way to think about planning, AI and what it really takes to build a more responsive and competitive supply chain.

Three displays in the AMT Emerging Technology Center (ETC) show how digital engineering, AI, automation, additive manufacturing, and connected systems function as a complete manufacturing workflow to dramatically reduce the time required to design, build, and validate new products.

The world premiere of the Micro5 XL, introducing a new dimension in micro machining with maximum precision, dynamics and resource efficiency.

Based on this machine, developed in Switzerland and in the heart of the watch & jewelry industry,
this session we will take you on a journey into the world of micro machining and its possibilities.

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Explore innovations in machining, additive, automation, digital solutions, quality and more.

See a live, end-to-end manufacturing system operating continuously on the show floor.

Your front-row seat to the people shaping the industry.

Have a particular manufacturing challenge? Have a seat and discover solutions.

Every manufacturer wants growth — more volume, more variety, more speed. But growth usually comes with a hidden cost: the more you scale up or mix up production, the more you have to hope the process still holds. Promess argues that's a false trade-off. In this session, learn how real-time, in-process verification — checking force, torque, and position on every single cycle — means certainty doesn't have to reset every time your volume or your part list changes. Whether you're running one part for a decade or fifty variants this week, the same standard applies, cycle by cycle. It's the difference between assuming a part is probably fine and knowing it's verified right.

This session shows how datums, tolerance zones, and measurement results become actionable digital information that drives adaptive machining, and smart manufacturing workflows. Attendees will learn how geometric clarity improves traceability, reduces scrap, and increases process stability in modern automated machining environments.

Explore how headline-grabbing economic news affects everything from business decisions to choices at the checkout counter and what they mean for manufacturers like yourself.

After establishing the economic setting, the story will shift to the role of automation in the modern shop facing persistent employment gaps.

Looking toward the future, the presentation will conclude by examining new opportunities created by the AI boom and thoughts on how to best capitalize in a brightening manufacturing future.

Every plant floor has an AI dashboard now. Most still need a person to notice the alert, decide what to do, and act on it. Eric Thorsen, Infor's Industry Principal for Industrial Manufacturing, argues that most systems called "AI agents" today are stuck at that step. He uses the same visibility-to-autonomy pattern the machine tool industry already went through with CNC and adaptive control to draw a clear line: AI that tells you something versus AI that does something. He backs it with a real Infor customer running AI agents that update bill-of-materials pricing automatically when vendor rates change, no one re-keying it. The audience leaves with a sharper definition of "agent," one they can apply back on the floor Monday.

Explore innovations in machining, additive, automation, digital solutions, quality and more.

See a live, end-to-end manufacturing system operating continuously on the show floor.

Your front-row seat to the people shaping the industry.

Have a particular manufacturing challenge? Have a seat and discover solutions.

Lace up and run to fund STEM education.

Join the leaders featured in the IMTS+ Original Series The Architect as they discuss theideas, technologies, and partnerships shaping the future of manufacturing.

Manufacturing demand is surging, work is coming back onshore, and yet the skilled workforce continues to shrink. The pressure to do more with less has never been greater.

On-machine inspection gives manufacturers a way to meet that challenge head-on -- catching errors in-process, reducing scrap, and eliminating the costly guesswork of offline inspection. The tools to make this possible may already be sitting under your roof.

This session is for manufacturing leaders looking to get more out of the hardware they already own -- particularly those operating in aerospace, military, and large-precision-workpiece environments where tolerances are tight and the cost of a mistake is high.

Women across the manufacturing ecosystem are leading transformation - from shop floors and engineering labs to executive leadership roles. This dynamic panel will feature leaders from across the manufacturing technology landscape who are driving innovation, building high-performing teams, and shaping the industry's future.

Panelists will share their leadership journeys, insights on navigating the industry, and strategies for building inclusive workplaces where talent can thrive.

Panel Topics

• Leading through technological transformation
• Navigating leadership in traditionally male-dominated spaces
• Building the next generation of manufacturing talent
• Lessons learned from career growth in manufacturing technology

As geopolitical dynamics shift and supply chain resilience becomes a strategic priority, manufacturers are rethinking how critical components are produced, sustained, and delivered. Industrial additive manufacturing has reached an inflection point - maturing into a proven production technology that enables localized, on-demand manufacturing to strengthen resilience, support sustainment, and advance more sustainable production models.

This panel brings together a leading defense manufacturer and an industrial additive manufacturing technology provider to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the next phase of adoption. The discussion will examine scaling production - including supplier capacity, capital investment, and equipment availability - as well as the role of collaboration between industry and government in expanding domestic manufacturing capability and strengthening the defense industrial base across aerospace, defense, energy, and other mission-critical sectors.

Joining the discussion are J. Hector Sandoval, Lockheed Martin Fellow, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, and Marie Niehaus-Langer, CEO of EOS GmbH. Together, they will share perspectives on how collaboration among manufacturers, suppliers, technology providers, and government can accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing and build a more resilient, agile, and sustainable industrial ecosystem.

Explore innovations in machining, additive, automation, digital solutions, quality and more.

See a live, end-to-end manufacturing system operating continuously on the show floor.

Your front-row seat to the people shaping the industry.

Have a particular manufacturing challenge? Have a seat and discover solutions.

Advanced manufacturing is no longer confined to the factory floor, it is shaping innovation in industries where performance, precision, speed, and talent define success. From aerospace and elite motorsports to music and workforce development, manufacturing technology is enabling organizations to solve complex challenges, accelerate innovation, and build stronger futures through collaboration with end-markets.

Join leaders from EOS, Limitless Labs, and Metallica's Foundation: All Within My Hands for a moderated conversation exploring how strategic partnerships are advancing additive manufacturing, AI, precision machining, and workforce development across diverse industries.

A live, unfiltered IMTS episode from the crew who proves machining doesn't always have to make sense.

AMDT research shows a persistent “reality gap” inside industrial organizations: executives are highly confident in their OT security and stability, while the teams closest to the equipment see frequent disruptions, human error, and growing cyber exposure. This session helps manufacturers close that gap by combining data from US plants with a practical playbook for unifying leadership, engineering, and OT around a single source of truth for configurations, changes, and incidents. 

Explore innovations in machining, additive, automation, digital solutions, quality and more.

See a live, end-to-end manufacturing system operating continuously on the show floor.

Your front-row seat to the people shaping the industry.

Have a particular manufacturing challenge? Have a seat and discover solutions.

Five days, miles of show floor. By Friday, one question remains: of everything at IMTS 2026, what actually matters for your shop? The MakingChips hosts and guests break down the tech that mattered, debate what's next, and place their bets. We'll also announce who won the DN Solutions + Kennametal Machine Giveaway at the end.

The US manufacturing base needs faster access to advanced technology to compete globally. Dean Banks joins AMT's Ryan Kelly for a conversation on what that takes — policy, talent, and industrial strategy working together — and a candid look at where American manufacturing stands today.

Traditional automation struggles with the variability of modern high-mix manufacturing. In this session, Intrinsic and Trinity Automation share practical insights from their journey of bringing physical AI to the shop floor. The discussion delves into real-world learnings from bridging cutting-edge foundation models with shop-floor realities to elevate operator productivity and orchestrate intelligently flexible machine shop production.

Built with Intrinsic Intelligence™, Trinity Automation’s AI system unlocks true high-mix, variable-volume production without the need for manual robot reprogramming. Attendees will discover how intuitive interfaces empower machine shop owners and operators to manage autonomous machine tending workflows, driving compelling customer ROI by improving machine utilization and delivering autonomous operator assistance.

IMTS showcases what is possible across automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, digital manufacturing, and other advanced technologies—but turning inspiration into action can be challenging. Sarah Hartwick of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and Dan Hofmann of the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center will discuss how manufacturers can evaluate emerging opportunities, prepare their workforce, access available resources, and make informed investments. The conversation will highlight the strength of Illinois’ manufacturing ecosystem and how industry, government, education, and workforce partners can help companies move from curiosity to implementation.

Explore innovations in machining, additive, automation, digital solutions, quality and more.

See a live, end-to-end manufacturing system operating continuously on the show floor.

Your front-row seat to the people shaping the industry.

Have a particular manufacturing challenge? Have a seat and discover solutions.

Kickstart your day with the IMTS Morning Show on the IMTS+ Main Stage! Hosted by the vibrant Marley Kayden, each episode features lively interviews with industry experts, main-stage keynote speakers, manufacturers, and social media influencers. Get the scoop on must-see events and key insights to make the most of your day at IMTS.

Discover the ideas and innovations transforming manufacturing. This Main Stage session will feature industry experts sharing insights on emerging technologies, workforce trends, and the future of the industry.

Close out the day with IMTS Unwind on the IMTS+ Main Stage! Hosted by the vibrant Marley Kayden, each episode features lively interviews with industry experts, main-stage keynote speakers, manufacturers, and social media influencers. Get the scoop on must-see events for the next day and key insights to make the most of your IMTS.

Discover the ideas and innovations transforming manufacturing. This Main Stage session will feature industry experts sharing insights on emerging technologies, workforce trends, and the future of the industry.