Media: Press Conferences

Below are all scheduled press conferences at IMTS 2026. All hours are central time.


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MachineMetrics Booth 133100 East Building, Level 3 7:45 AM 9:00 AM

Media and analysts invited to a private first look at MachineMetrics' new AI-powered operating system for manufacturers before its official launch at IMTS. RSVP & Details here: https://www.machinemetrics.com/imts-2026-exclusive-media-briefing

Universal Robots Media Center Room N426bc North Building, Level 4 8:30 AM 9:00 AM

Innovation Unveiled

Limitless Labs Media Center Room N426bc North Building, Level 4 10:30 AM 11:00 AM

Limitless CAM Agent: 60 Toolpaths in 4 Minutes

Harmoni Media Center Room N426bc North Building, Level 4 11:30 AM 12:00 PM

Harmoni’s AI Interface Simplifies Shopfloor Execution

Cim Solutions S.r.l. Booth 134379 East Building, Level 3 11:30 AM 12:00 AM

TouchDMIS will present its new metrology platform for retrofit applications. The platform supports portable measuring arms, conventional three-axis CMMs, five-axis systems equipped with technologies such as PH20 and REVO, and laser scanners. The presentation will show how manufacturers can modernize existing metrology equipment, simplify measurement workflows, and increase operational flexibility without being locked into a single hardware platform or measurement technology.

Artec 3D Media Center Room N426bc North Building, Level 4 1:30 PM 2:00 PM

Artec 3D: Discover Our New Metrology Scanner

Google Cloud Media Center Room N426bc North Building, Level 4 2:30 PM 3:00 PM

Google Cloud Manufacturing's Media Roundtable

Google Cloud Media Center Room N426bc North Building, Level 4 3:30 PM 4:00 PM

Google Cloud Manufacturing's Media Roundtable

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SIEMENS (AUTOMATION) Booth 338262 South Building, Level 3 9:00 AM 9:45 AM

Siemens and TRAK Machine Tools will introduce "Meet at the Machine", a new initiative designed to help manufacturers achieve Day 1 productivity and accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies.

AMT Emerging Technology Center Media Center Room N426bc North Building, Level 4 9:30 AM 10:00 AM

Harry Moser- Reshoring Initiative - Bringing Manufacturing Back Home

Harmoni Booth 135708 East Building, Level 3 10:00 AM 10:30 AM

Harmoni’s AI Interface Simplifies Shopfloor Execution

bananaz AI Inc. Booth 135130 East Building, Level 3 10:00 AM 11:00 AM

bananaz is the agentic layer for mechanical engineering, embedding AI agents that understand CAD models, drawings, and BOMs to automate design reviews, detect and document changes, enforce standards, and deliver DFM insights. It integrates with your existing CAD/PDM stack to reduce manual work, prevent costly errors, and accelerate time to manufacturing - making engineering teams up to 10× more effective.

LG CNS Media Center Room N426bc North Building, Level 4 10:30 AM 11:00 AM

LG CNS Smart factory solutions

DN Solutions America Room S105d South Building, Level 1 11:00 AM 12:00 PM

Join us for the latest company updates, new product introductions, and innovative manufacturing technologies from DN Solutions.

SW North America, Inc. Booth 338250 South Building, Level 3 11:00 AM 11:30 AM

SW North America will be announcing a new large-format CNC machine. Details TBD.

Murata Machinery USA, Inc. Booth 338844 South Building, Level 3 1:30 PM 2:00 PM

Murata Machinery USA (Muratec USA) will host a media briefing, "Automation for All," to highlight the company's latest advancements in manufacturing automation and demonstrate how integrated automation can help manufacturers address labor shortages, improve productivity, increase precision, and simplify operations. Attendees will receive an overview of Muratec's newest machine technologies, automation strategies, and live demonstrations running throughout IMTS 2026.

Okuma America Corporation Booth 338500 South Building, Level 3 2:00 PM 2:30 PM

Hear from Okuma executive leadership about Okuma's IMTS offering, including four machines making their Americas debut, several new automation systems from Okuma Factory Automation, and an update on the new Okuma Global Repair Center.

JMTBA - Japan Machine Tool Builders` Association Room W476 West Building, Level 4 3:00 PM 4:00 PM

JMTBA - Japan Day

Hexagon Booth 134102 East Building, Level 3 3:30 PM 4:15 PM

Get an exclusive first look at how Hexagon is redefining connected manufacturing with new AI, automation and metrology innovations. Through live demonstrations and insights from industry experts, discover how manufacturers are connecting software, production and quality data to reduce uncertainty, accelerate decision-making and prepare for the next era of manufacturing.

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Excellerant, Inc Booth 133326 East Building, Level 3 3:00 PM 5:00 PM

Featuring James Marzilli

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Rimon Tech Media Center Room N426bc North Building, Level 4 9:30 AM 10:00 AM

Beyond the Skills Gap: How Rimon Tech Preserves Expert Knowledge with AI

bananaz AI Inc. Booth 135130 East Building, Level 3 10:00 AM 11:00 AM

bananaz is the agentic layer for mechanical engineering, embedding AI agents that understand CAD models, drawings, and BOMs to automate design reviews, detect and document changes, enforce standards, and deliver DFM insights. It integrates with your existing CAD/PDM stack to reduce manual work, prevent costly errors, and accelerate time to manufacturing - making engineering teams up to 10× more effective.

Innova Machine Tool Booth 338170 South Building, Level 3 10:30 AM 11:30 AM

Innova Machine Tool to Introduce Three New Product Lines for North America: 1. Innova's first proprietary machining-center platforms 2. WSI compact production machine tools and the Innova 3. AutoDoor CNC automation system

CHAMPIONNow! Media Center Room N426bc North Building, Level 4 1:30 PM 2:00 PM

CHAMPION Now!

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Chiron America, Inc. Booth 339265 South Building, Level 3 2:30 PM 2:45 PM

Official Introduction of the new CHIRON Group CEO & New Machine Micro5 XL