Japanese Cutting-Edge
Solutions for Metalworking
Japanese Cutting-Edge
Solutions for Metalworking
Exhibition
September 19, 2024
The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) was held September 9-14, 2024 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The event attracted more than 1,600 exhibitors and over 89,000 registered attendees. Many manufacturers from Japan participated, showcasing cutting-edge products alongside companies from Europe, the U.S., and other Asian countries.
During the opening ceremony, Douglas K. Woods, president of the Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT), which organizes IMTS, remarked, “The first time I attended IMTS was in 1978. I am confident that this year will be the most exciting edition yet. You all are the backbone that supports American society.”
Detailed coverage of the event will be published at a later date.
AMT President Douglas K. Woods, calling this year’s event “the most exciting edition yet.”
FANUC’s high-payload robot lifting a sports car, demonstrating its impressive capabilities.
The event spanned four exhibition halls connected by the central corridor—East, West, North, and South.
Numerous Japanese machine tool builders prominently displaying their innovations in the South Hall.
Mazak, celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Kentucky plant, showcased several U.S.-manufactured machines.
Microsoft U.S. also participated, highlighting AI solutions for the manufacturing industry.
U.S.-based Apptronik showcased its humanoid robots developed to work in place of humans.
Haas Automation displayed not only machines, but also tooling and cutting tools.
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