Automation went to infinity and beyond at IMTS 2026! From metal cutting to fluid management, automation went beyond just the machine and became an integral part of the production process. Check out how Muratec, Amsoil Industrial, SpatialFlo, and iSwiss showcased their use of automation on the show floor: hubs.ly/Q04CtKfs0

Hanel Storage Systems, our latest featured exhibitor at IMTS 2026, offers both vertical lift modules and vertical carousels to free up precious floor space in your shop. With over 70 years of experience, Hanel is here to help you open up space in your shop and increase productivity. Find out more about Hanel Storage Systems: hubs.ly/Q04CbDpF0

We are so excited to feature some of our IMTS 2026 exhibitors through the rest of the year to show the amazing technology and products they brought to the show floor. Our first featured exhibitor is CCE Technologies, which showcased its Impact360 software, a no-code automation platform that allows the whole enterprise to automate workflows that are design-data-dependent. Learn more about CCE Technologies and Impact360: hubs.ly/Q04C43RD0

What do Lord of the Rings, Swiss desserts, and manufacturing marvels have in common? They are all featured in the latest episode of Road Trippin' with Steve! This week, the team heads to Switzerland not only to ride the world's steepest cable car but also to break down how modern manufacturing made it possible. Watch the latest episode of Road Trippin' with Steve and tune in next week for the grand finale! hubs.ly/Q04BV04V0

IMTS is a show about connections, but we know that the numbers are just as important! So, we broke down some of the most important or most-asked-about numbers from IMTS 2026. From 90k+ registrants to plant sizes, our post-show report gives you a glimpse of #IMTS2026 by the numbers! If you're looking for further analysis or understanding of these stats, you can read more about them here: hubs.ly/Q04BLd0T0

From the front of North Hall to its own conference, Industrial AI was everywhere at IMTS last month. The sponsor of the AI Conference, GroundControl, builds mission-critical software for highly regulated manufacturers. Contract manufacturers use GroundControl to automate first-article inspection reports and PO review, ensuring their customers receive complete FAIRs and parts built to all requirements. Hear more from their CEO and co-founder, Mehul Shah, or click here to learn more: hubs.ly/Q04Bk0KW0

Buongiorno, amici! Road Trippin' with Steve crossed an ocean for a very special European season, starting off in northern Italy. Steve heads to Torino to visit @smwautoblok's headquarters and brings along a special guest (SMW Autoblok President and CEO Larry Robbins) to help him secure an all-access pass to their 84-year-old factory, packed with THREE HUNDRED machine tools. Check out how Steve navigates unsupervised and incredibly curious in the first episode of season 5 of Road Trippin' with Steve, brought to you by SMW Autoblok: hubs.ly/Q04B7RSD0

Need weekend plans? Catch up on the last 4 seasons of Road Trippin' with Steve in preparation for the premiere of a very special 5th season of the IMTS+ Original Series! Season 5 takes Steve to Europe to find the latest in manufacturing technology in places like Germany, Italy, and more. But for now, go back to the beginning with season 1, episode 1, which brought Steve to Vermont on a visit to the American Precision Museum! Watch all of the episodes of Road Trippin' with Steve: bit.ly/4zpAhFm

Automation, AI, and intuitive controls were just some of the major trends on the show floor during IMTS 2026. So what do those trends mean for the manufacturing industry? What do those trends tell us about the direction of the industry between now and #IMTS2028? Stephen LaMarca, Tom Kurfess, and Kathy Keyes sat down to answer those burning questions! Watch the full conversation: bit.ly/4hMPl8D

We can't wait to show you all of the amazing content captured at IMTS by our team and our partners at October TV. Every session on the Mainstage was captured for anyone who wants to catch one that they missed or revisit their favorite, as well as videos featuring a variety of exhibitors! One example of this is CCE Technologies at their booth in North Hall, talking about their Impact 360 software. Want to know more about their IMTS experience? Check out their blog post on their time at the show: hubs.ly/Q04yBNHT0 Stay tuned for this amazing content over the next few months!

“What differentiated IMTS 2026 was the strong focus on how manufacturing technology and investment are renewing America’s industrial capability and strengthening the U.S. economy, industrial base, and national defense. Manufacturers and job shops came to find technologies that could immediately increase productivity, and they were joined by investors, Fortune 500 and Silicon Valley companies, government agencies, universities, and a new generation drawn to industrial AI, automation, space, and advanced manufacturing.” - Douglas K. Woods, president of AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology Read more here: hubs.ly/Q04ycNy80

Manufacturing has been using AI longer than most people realize. The question now is how AI scales beyond individual applications to transform the entire factory. Read AMT's new report, Industrial AI and the Factory of the Future Beyond Digital Manufacturing, to learn more: hubs.ly/Q04ycWV90

12 manufacturing investments to watch: Amazon supplier Wiwynn, Ford, Kikkoman Foods, and Hitachi Energy lead this week’s manufacturing investments, each announcing projects valued at more than $500 million. Other announcements include investments in ventilation systems, battery materials, die casting, mechanical systems, and large-format additive manufacturing equipment.  hubs.ly/Q04y853k0

At #IMTS2026, conversations turned into action plans, partnerships grew stronger, and manufacturers found solutions they could put to work. Read how IMTS brought the manufacturing technology community together: hubs.ly/Q04y3wtS0

At #IMTS2026, the future of manufacturing was on full display inside the Emerging Technology Center, powered by AMT, last week. This year’s ETC showed what happens when government, research, and industry come together to accelerate innovation: from concept to production, and from production to real-world impact. Visitors saw an automated drone production cell manufacture, assemble, test, and fly quadcopters on-site. They stood next to Aires Tide, an AI-designed flight-test vehicle developed in just six months. And they explored MTConnect-powered digital experiences that brought live manufacturing data and simulation-ready models to life. Thank you to the U.S. Department of Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, FANUC, Mazak, Velo3D, Prusa Research, Edgewater Automation, and all of the commercial manufacturing partners who helped bring the ETC to life at IMTS.

And just like that, #IMTS2026 is in the books. What a week! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us, explored the show floor, and helped make this the best show yet. We’re so grateful for the energy, ideas, and excitement that made it one to remember. Now, who’s excited for #IMTS2028?

#IMTS2026 is coming to a close, but yesterday was still packed with people, printing, and processes. In every hall, visitors were learning something new, closing a purchase, or making a lifelong memory. What has been the biggest takeaway from the show this year? Check back in this evening for the final post from the floor.

Day four of #IMTS2026 was elevated by the ELEVATE conference, bringing together people from all levels of the manufacturing industry. In partnership with WiM, the conference featured a dynamic program with speakers who are designed to inspire, empower, and connect manufacturing professionals. Then the event continued with a networking reception where fun was had and connections were made. What was your favorite part of Day 4? Day 5 has started with sunshine and we can't wait to see what comes next!

Day 3 of #IMTS2026 didn't start with a bang, but with a run! Hundreds of runners ran along the river in the Miles 4 Manufacturing 5K to help raise money for the next generation of manufacturing. It never gets old seeing the community come together for mornings like this! Back on the floor, new technology and new connections were being made and solidified across McCormick Place. What are you most excited to see today? Make sure to tag us in your photos from the floor!

There was so much to see yesterday afternoon for day 2 of #IMTS2026! On the MainStage, we had @amtonline Vice President of Research, Kevin Bowers, chatting with Sanjay Thakore of @autodesk and Ujiwal Kumar of @SiemensUSA about the convergence of digital manufacturing and automation. You also might have seen Kristin Schaaf and Matthew Draper of the @DeptofWar discussing how their program, Build Freedom, is inspiring the next generation of manufacturing talent to fill the workforce pipeline. In addition, we saw so many of you on the floor taking in the latest manufacturing technology has to offer! Make sure to tag us in your photos and check out the timeline in the Grand Concourse celebrating 100 years of IMTS!