Achieve the Impossible
IMTS 2026 will be held September 14-19, 2026 at McCormick Place, Chicago.
As the largest manufacturing technology trade show in the Western Hemisphere, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show draws the innovators, sellers, and drivers of manufacturing technology together to connect, be inspired, and find new solutions.
Who Attends?
Manufacturing professionals from job roles, including:
- Manufacturing / Production Managers
- Production / Quality Engineers
- Corporate Management / Executives
- Design / R&D Engineers
- Procurement / Purchasing Managers
- Plant / Operations Managers
- Quality Assurance / Inspection Leads
- Maintenance / Technical Supervisors
- Software / Digital Manufacturing Specialists
Attendees come from industries, including:
- Contract Manufacturers / Job Shops
- Defense
- Aerospace
- Medical
- Energy
- Automotive
Who Exhibits?
More than 1,800 manufacturers and suppliers will shwocase innovations across these product categories:
- Abrasive Machining / Sawing / Finishing
- Additive Manufacturing
- Automation
- Fabricating & Lasers
- Gear Generation
- Mach Components / Cleaning / Environmental
- Metal Removal
- Quality Assurance
- Software
- Tooling & Workholding
Show Hall & On-Site Registration Hours
| Building / Level | Exhibit Hall Hours | Registration Hours |
|---|---|---|
| East Building, Level 3 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| West Building | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| North Building | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| South Building | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Student Summit North Building, Level 1 |
9:00am - 3:00pm | M-F 9:00am - 1:00pm | Saturday |
8:00am - 3:00pm |
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