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IMTS 2022 Review: Attention to Automation Extends Beyond the Robot and the Machine

The advance toward increasingly automated machining can be seen in the ways tooling, workholding, gaging and integration all support unattended production. This is the area of innovation I found most compelling at the recent International Manufacturing Technology Show.

Peter Zelinski
Editorial Director, Modern Machine Shop

Preheating Capabilities Facilitate High-Quality 3D-Printed Tool Steel for Tool and Die Industry

Trumpf displays its ability to 3D print standard tool steel H11/H13 reliably and efficiently for tool and moldmaking, and other industries.

EWA Fine Boring Head for Fully Automatic Closed-Loop Operations

IMTS 2022: Big Kaiser’s EWA Automatic Fine Boring System is said to perform closed-loop boring operations without a human operator, eliminating the need to stop the spindle to manually adjust the boring tool and resulting in reduced cost, improved accuracy and minimized scrap.

The Manufacturing Community Reconnects at IMTS 2022

The renewal of collaborations, partnerships and networking opportunities created a new level of excitement at IMTS 2022 for 86,307 registrants.

Automation

Manufacturing Tech. Classroom of the Future

Interactive exhibits in the Smartforce Student Summit demonstrate smart, digital manufacturing technologies (Industry 4.0): additive manufacturing, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), automation and robotics, digital twin, generative design, and more.

Five Trends in Surface Finishing

You’re at IMTS because you’re interested in moving your business forward. No matter what role you fill in the manufacturing process chain, it’s important to consider how your parts will be finished. Here are five trends in surface finishing.

Grinding

Showcasing the Benefits of Some Oft-Overlooked Grinders

Brent Donaldson of Modern Machine Shop sits down with Supertec's Don Staggenborg to discuss what the IMTS veterans brought to this year's show.

Beards of IMTS - Amazing Feats of Beard Engineering

Manufacturing has a multi-talented bunch of people, but who knew so many were adept in the facial hair industry? Check out the best of the beards at IMTS!

NASA Brings Technology to New Heights

Meet NASA mission system engineer Mike Menzel and learn more about the James Webb Space Telescope at Mitsui Seiki USA’s booth (338700) in the South Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, September 15.

Compact Tool Grinding Machine With a Big Impact

United Grinding’s small grinding machine makes a big appearance at IMTS 2022.

Additive Manufacturing

Out of This World: Space Exploration Innovations at IMTS

The more time passes, the more it becomes clear that space exploration and manufacturing have a close-knit future together. (Click through for a slideshow of the coolest space gear we found on the show floor!)

Aerospace

IMTS is the Place for Aerospace

The aerospace industry will receive a lot of attention at IMTS, as conferences explore both the material and process needs of the complex, advanced industry. (Check out the slideshow for aerospace industry highlights!)

Medical Manufacturing Must-sees

The realm of medical manufacturing includes precision cleaning, exacting tolerances, additive manufacturing, ins and outs of FDA clearance and more. Anyone in the industry can learn more and keep up to date with latest in medical manufacturing at IMTS.

Automation

Five composites trends to watch

Attending North America’s largest manufacturing trade event? Check out exhibits and conference presentations geared toward topics like post-processing, additive manufacturing, automation and more.

A Decade Side by Side

This year’s show celebrates 10 years of co-location between IMTS and Hannover Messe.

Katie Leesemann
Editorial Assistant, Gardner Business Media

Laser & Waterjet

No Longer a Last Resort: Conference Focuses in on Laser Applications

Wednesday’s Industrial Laser Conference is all about lasers, their benefits and applications. Sessions start at 9:30 a.m. in the West Building – so you still have time to register!

Post-Show Plans

IMTS22: The days on the IMTS show floor are long, but there is still plenty to get into after McCormick Hall closes for the day. We asked show attendees: What is your favorite way to kick back in Chicago after a day at IMTS?

Automotive

Electric Vehicles Spark Bright Ideas

Ford alone expects to have production capacity for 600,000 electric vehicles by late 2023, and more than 2 million by the end of 2026. The effects on manufacturing are BIG.

Automation

"Coolest Thing I've Seen on the Show Floor"

Whether it's a robotic dog, a Corvette-twirling robot or a 3D-printed statue of liberty– IMTS is THE place to see cool new stuff. So we asked attendees – What are you most excited to see here?

5 High-Volume Machining Trends at IMTS 2022

Manufacturing businesses that machine parts in high volume are looking to new technology — hardware and software — to become more competitive.

Will You Go the Extra Mile for Charity?

The Miles for Manufacturing 5k is in its eighth year. Now hosted by AMT, all proceeds from the event go to charities, directly impacting funding for STEM programs in schools.

The Best Ways to Spend the Day

IMTS22: The sheer amount of exhibitors and innovations present at the show is enough to make anyone’s head spin. Don’t be overwhelmed! We asked the experts: What is the best way to get the most of your time at IMTS?

Chris Pasion
Managing Editor

Automation

Play It Smart: Visit the Smart Manufacturing Experience

The Smart Manufacturing Experience connects IMTS attendees with industry professionals who have hands-on experience in the area of automated shopfloor technologies.

EDMs Spark Interest

MC Machinery is showing off its suite of EDMs and milling machines designed for die/mold applications.

Operative System for Grinding Machines

United Grinding showcases digital operating systems at IMTS 2022.

What's New and What's Next for Parts Cleaning

Three companies weigh in on what’s trending in parts cleaning right now. Keep up with the industry and find out more about the Parts Cleaning Conference at IMTS 2022.

Heule Precision Tools Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Booth visitors enjoy giveaways, meeting company owners from Switzerland and more.

Experience Machining in a New Dimension — The Metaverse

IMTS22: CNC meets the metaverse at the Hurco booth with a VR experience and drawings for an Oculus VR headset.

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