Every two years, the metal manufacturing world turns it attention to Chicago, and this September is no exception. The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS 2026) returns to McCormick Place Sept. 14-19, bringing together the latest machine tools, automation, software, metrology, cutting tools, additive manufacturing, and digital manufacturing technologies.
It remains one of the largest manufacturing technology events in the Western Hemisphere. For Canadian manufacturers, it’s one of the most important weeks of the year.
Whether you are planning to invest in new equipment this year or simply want to understand where manufacturing is heading, there is no substitute for seeing technology in action. IMTS offers the opportunity to compare competing technologies side by side, ask tough questions of suppliers, and discover ideas that can improve productivity, profitability, and competitiveness long after you return to your shop.
The conversations you have and the technologies you discover may shape your shop’s future for years to come. Just make sure you wear comfortable shoes.
IMTS 2026 brings together more than 86,000 registrants, 2,000-plus exhibitors, and 10 Technology Sectors, covering 1.2 million sq. ft. of exhibit space. Focusing on technology, community, and inspiration in manufacturing, the event draws industry leaders and manufacturers from all over the world.
Use IMTS 2026 To Redefine Productivity
Automation, digitally connected factories, and advanced manufacturing technology accelerate output, reduce costs, and reshape global competitiveness. All of this can be found at IMTS 2026.
As manufacturers face rising costs alongside persistent labour constraints, the show spotlights the next wave of technologies that are reshaping how work gets done on the shop floor.
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