Almost 90 percent of the space is already booked, with growing demand for larger stands. The show will feature innovations in physical and digital manufacturing, including CNC and hybrid machines, additive manufacturing, automation, AI, digital twins, metrology and more.

The South Building will feature the Additive Manufacturing sector alongside the Metal Removal sector for the first time. The North Building will once again be home to the Automation, Gear Generation and Abrasive Machining sectors. It will also host the Smartforce Student Summit, which aims to promote STEM education and development. The West Building focuses on tools and fixtures, while the East Building offers solutions from metrology to software.

IMTS 2026 will take place in Chicago from September 14-19, 2026.