READ FULL PRESS RELEASEWhen: Thursday, Sept. 15 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CDTWhere: IMTS+ Main Stage at IMTS 2022, McCormick Place, Chicago, IllinoisSince 2015, Formnext has grown to become the premier additive manufacturing (AM) trade show in the world, nearly quadrupling exhibitor and visitor numbers in the past five years. Now, Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH is excited to announce that it has found the ideal partners in AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and Gardner Business Media Inc. (GBM) to launch the Formnext USA Chicago event from April 8-10, 2025.On Thursday, Sept. 15, on the IMTS+ Main Stage at IMTS 2022, Mesago, AMT, GBM, and Messe Frankfurt Inc. will come together to hold a press conference announcing this partnership and how it will improve, grow, and explore opportunities in the global marketplace for the AM community. Presenters include:Douglas K. Woods, President, AMTPetra Haarburger, President, Board of Management, MesagoRick Kline Jr., President, Gardner Business MediaConstantin von Vieregge, President & CEO, Messe Frankfurt Inc.Lynn Osmond, President & CEO, Choose ChicagoDavid Causton, General Manager, McCormick PlaceDon’t miss the chance to experience this important announcement live at IMTS and find out what’s next!If you have any media questions, please feel free to reach out to our media assistant, Leah Lewis (llewis@AMTonline.org), or to our media representative, Chuck Schroeder (chucks@imipr.com).Conversations within the IMTS community are continuing on social media: @ Twitter: @IMTSchicago or #IMTS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/10632805Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IMTS.showMEDIA NOTES:Download the IMTS 2022 logo and photos – IMTS.com/mediaView the IMTS 2022 floor plan – IMTS.com/floorplanWatch IMTS YouTube Channel – youtube.com/imtsvideosIMTS – International Manufacturing Technology ShowThe largest and longest running manufacturing technology trade show in the United States is held every other year at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. IMTS 2022 will run Sept. 12-17. IMTS is ranked among the largest trade shows in the world. Recognized as one of the world’s preeminent stages for introducing and selling manufacturing equipment and technology, IMTS attracts visitors from every level of industry and more than 117 countries. IMTS 2018 was the largest in number of registrations (129,415), net square feet of exhibit space (1,424,232 sq. ft.), booths (2,123) and exhibiting companies (2,563). IMTS is owned and managed by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. www.IMTS.comAMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology represents and promotes U.S.-based manufacturing technology and its members – those who design, build, sell, and service the continuously evolving technology that lies at the heart of manufacturing. Founded in 1902 and based in Virginia, the association specializes in providing targeted business assistance, extensive global support, and business intelligence systems and analysis. AMT is the voice that communicates the importance of policies and programs that encourage research and innovation, and the development of educational initiatives to create tomorrow’s Smartforce. AMT owns and manages IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, which is the premier manufacturing technology event in North America. www.AMTonline.org
America’s Additive Manufacturing Expo Coming to McCormick Place