What Happened
Manufacturing Technology Event Attracts 91,295 Registrants, Expands Ecosystem
The 2026 edition of IMTS - The International Manufacturing Technology Show, held in Chicago, reflected dynamic changes in manufacturing investment and the expanding ecosystem of technologies emphasizing AI and automation. The event attracted 91,295 registrants, including 14,447 students, and featured 1,788 exhibiting companies and 1.17 million square feet of exhibit space. According to the event organizers, 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 was a key differentiator for IMTS 2026, as reported by Unknown Source.