The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), first held in Cleveland, Ohio in 1927[1] , is a trade show that features industrial machinery and technology. It is the largest manufacturing technology trade show in North America,[2] and in 1990 was renamed from the original "International Machine Tool Show" to reflect the growing scope of the show to additional technologies such as welding, lubrication, and materials engineering.[3] The show is managed by the Association for Manufacturing Technology.
| International Manufacturing Technology Show | |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Every 2 Years (Even) |
| Venue | McCormick Place |
| Established | 1927 |
| Organized by | AMT-Association for Manufacturing Technology |
| Website | IMTS.com |
An agreement between the AMT and the CECIMO (European Machine Tool Industry Association), which organizes the European-based EMO trade show for the metal working industry, coordinates the IMTS and the EMO such that every even-numbered year the IMTS is held in Chicago, and every odd-numbered year the EMO is held in Europe.
The next show is scheduled for September 9-14, 2024 at Mccormick Place, Chicago Illinois. https://www.imts.com/show/abouttheshow.cfm
Scale & Exhibitors
editThe six-day show is held in even-numbered years at Chicago's McCormick Place and draws attendees and exhibitors from the U.S. and some 119 other countries. IMTS was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but reconvened for 2022. For 2018, there were 129,415 registrants and 2,563 exhibitors across four buildings and 1,424,232 square feet (132,315.5 m2) of exhibit space.[4]
Since 2004, IMTS has sponsored the Emerging Technology Center, where the latest academic and industrial advancements are showcased. IMTS 2012, for example, featured a Local Motors Rally Fighter car built live on the show floor, MTConnect, the open-source communication and interconnectivity standard, and MTInsight, the game-changing customized manufacturing business intelligence system.[5]
References
edit- ^ "IMTS History". The Association For Manufacturing Technology. Archived from the original on 2010-11-01. Retrieved 2010-10-26.
- ^ "IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2010 Sets the Stage for a Strong Comeback in Manufacturing". Internet Business Systems, Inc. 2010-09-24. Retrieved 2010-10-26.
- ^ "IMTS History". The Association for Manufacturing Technology. Retrieved 2016-05-07.
- ^ "IMTS 2018 Breaks Own Attendance Records". Quality Magazine. BNP Media. 18 September 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- ^ "SME and IMTS Unveil Plans for IMTS 2010 Emerging Technology Center". Manufacturers Group Inc. Archived from the original on 2011-07-14. Retrieved 2010-10-26.
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