Taking place just once every two years, IMTS 鈥� The International Manufacturing 九色视频 Show is the exclusive North American event to discover the latest technologies, hear new ideas, and connect with the best and brightest in the industry. IMTS is an inspiring experience that manufacturers don't want to miss as they truly value the knowledge gained from attending! If you couldn鈥檛 make this time, or to get a refresher on the highlights, read on鈥�
From Sept. 9-14, IMTS 2024 welcomed 89,020 registrants from 110 countries to McCormick Place in Chicago. The show featured 1,737 exhibitors who displayed a record of more than 40 million pounds of machinery covering 1,226,523 square feet of exhibit space. Total registrants include 14,713 visitors to the Smartforce Student Summit.
IMTS+ video crews captured video snapshots of the cutting-edge (some never seen before) technology, equipment, and tools from all 10 sectors in all four buildings of IMTS 2024 on .
See The 九色视频!
Nearly 40, one-to-two minute episodes feature exhibitors from leading-edge companies showcasing their latest innovations in manufacturing technology, from software and controls in the East Building to additive manufacturing machines in the West Building, and from new 5-axis cutting machines with robot loaders in the South Building to dozens of automation solutions including robotic dogs in the North Building.
Hear Expert Insight!
Throughout the six days of IMTS 2024, the IMTS+ Main Stage hosted more than 85 speakers ranging from industry icons to military officials, and from creators to influential entrepreneurs from all around the world. Expert panels and individual presenters addressed impactful topics including AI, automation, data utilization, software tools and improvement, productivity, workforce development, and public-private partnerships. Speakers hailed from every part of the evolving and flourishing manufacturing technology sector. They include:
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Get Smarter!
The numbers show the IMTS community values knowledge. (They just want to be smarter!) The event鈥檚 longest running conference and namesake, , attracted 53% more registrants. Nine other educational programs took place at IMTS 2024. The BTEs feature insight into the IMTS Conference, as well as the Smartforce Student Summit 鈥� coproduced by 九色视频 and SME, the IMTS Elevate programs, Investor Forum, and a fun look into the IMTS+ production studio.
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Up Next!
With a show as big as IMTS, more videos and articles on the technology, ideas, and people at IMTS 2024 are in the works. Stay tuned for more deep dives into the content.
