The Big Picture of Smart Manufacturing

Produced by SME and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, the Smart Manufacturing Hub offers a variety of sponsored presentations from industry experts.

Modern Machine Shop, Cover to Cover

As you view 90 years worth of Modern Machine Shop covers at the Top Shops booth (#236600), share pictures of your favorites on Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #CNCtheFuture to get MMS swag. 

FIRST Teams’ Display and Competition Launch

A special display area at the Smartforce Student Summit is designated for students involved in Illinois FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) teams to display their Lego or robot projects and interact with other summit attendees. 

What’s Empowering Machining Technology in Power Generation

Shops have many choices to handle large, heavy parts as well as small, delicate parts. Tight tolerances, tough alloys and complex geometry are the challenge.

What Machining Technologies Are Top Shops Using?

A variety of technologies used by leading job shops and captive operations alike are on display at IMTS this year.

Women Leaders Encourage More Women to Succeed in Manufacturing

Leading women in the manufacturing industry work to inspire other women to explore jobs in the field and to strive for leadership positions in their companies.

Top Shops Workshop Celebrates and Connects Leaders in Manufacturing

The Top Shops Workshop, presented by Modern Machine Shop, honors leaders in manufacturing and connects professionals across industries.

IMTS App Offer Several Capabilities to Enhance Visitor Experience

The IMTS App makes searching for exhibits and conferences easier, enables the viewing of floorplans, provides a means to follow social media accounts and delivers up-to-date information, news and messages.

HANNOVER MESSE USA Hosts Four Co-Located Events at IMTS 2018

Four co-located shows feature automation, surface finishing, vacuum and industrial construction technologies.

Students Experience the Manufacturing Classroom of the Future

As the future of our manufacturing workforce, it’s important for students attending the Smartforce Student Summit to understand what technologies they will be working with once they enter the workforce.