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Bonnie Gurney
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Industry Relations

An experienced executive at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ, Ms. Gurney plays a pivotal role in forming future strategies for manufacturing trade shows. A consummate relationship builder, Bonnie enjoys bringing innovative technologies to IMTS through the Emerging ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Center with long-term partners such as Local Motors and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Ms. Gurney is also the principal for IMTS public relations.

An experienced executive at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ, Ms. Gurney plays a pivotal role in forming future strategies for manufacturing trade shows. A consummate relationship builder, Bonnie enjoys bringing innovative technologies to IMTS through the Emerging ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Center with long-term partners such as Local Motors and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Ms. Gurney is also the principal for IMTS public relations.

Posts by Bonnie Gurney
Smartforce
By Bonnie GurneyApr 15, 2025

Manufacturing ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Series EAST Focuses on the Future

The Manufacturing ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Series EAST brings together manufacturing professionals with exciting advancements to shape the future of the industry, May 13-15, 2025, in West Springfield, Massachusetts.

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By Bonnie GurneyApr 01, 2025

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Evolutions Drive IMTS 2026 Floor Plan Movement

With more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space already booked, IMTS is poised once again to be the strongest manufacturing marketplace in the Western Hemisphere. IMTS 2026 opens Sept. 14-19, 2026. View the floor plan and get exciting updates now!

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Intelligence
By Bonnie GurneyMar 26, 2025

Get Serious With the Manufacturing ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Series

Regional manufacturing events deliver in four locations.

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By Bonnie GurneyJan 28, 2025

Convergent Manufacturing Platform at IMTS Moves AM Closer to a Tipping Point

What could the future of additive manufacturing look like? It promises to be efficient, local, automated, and immediate. In fact, it could look exactly like the jaw-dropping convergent manufacturing platform featured in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s ETC at IMTS 2024.

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By Bonnie GurneyJan 28, 2025

‘Passion Project’ Debuts in February

Manufacturing is the process of transforming raw materials into something with value. When you add a fervor for art, a keenness for progress, or a desire to help, you get a passion project.

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By Bonnie GurneyNov 28, 2024

Featuring the Future: IMTS+ Main Stage

From industry icons to next-generation innovators, presenters on the IMTS+ Main Stage shared a common conviction that the future of the manufacturing industry is limited only by imagination – and there is no shortage of that.

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By Bonnie GurneyNov 04, 2024

The Democratization of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ

At IMTS 2024, Barbara Humpton and Tim Shinbara highlighted how automation, AI, and digital twins empower manufacturers and drive local production, innovation, and sustainability.

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By Bonnie GurneyOct 30, 2024

Challenging Market and Industry Conditions Lead to Postponement of Formnext Chicago

The organizations behind Formnext Chicago formally announce the postponement of the show, which was due to launch April 8-10, 2025, at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

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By Bonnie GurneyOct 03, 2024

Must-See Manufacturing Streaming

Throughout the six days of IMTS 2024, the IMTS+ Main Stage hosted more than 85 speakers and produced more than 50 live shows.

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By Bonnie GurneySep 19, 2024

Can-Do Attitude, Positivity Pervade IMTS 2024

With more than 40 million pounds of machinery on over 1.2 million square feet, IMTS 2024 energized nearly 90,000 registrants, including 14,713 at the Smartforce Student Summit, with automation, digital manufacturing, and solutions for higher productivity.

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