IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show is the premier manufacturing technology event where aerospace and defense leaders connect to accelerate next-generation production. With nearly 100,000 attendees—and aerospace ranking as the second-largest sector—this event is key for discovering advanced manufacturing solutions that strengthen supply chains and improve mission-critical readiness. Attendees explore the latest technologies in CNC machining, automation, robotics, industrial additive manufacturing, AI, and digital transformation technologies, shaping the future of defense and aerospace. Produced by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, IMTS, remains the largest and most influential manufacturing technology trade event in the Western Hemisphere. IMTS 2026 will be held Sept.14-19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago.
