LIFT Off Webinar Presented by AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology

Join Huan Gu of AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology for an inside look at the key trends, technologies, and investment priorities emerging from IMTS 2026. Drawing on AMT’s proprietary exhibitor and attendee data, show-floor research, product launches, and industry interviews, this presentation will examine how the manufacturing technology landscape has evolved since 2024.

The discussion will explore three key questions: What changed at IMTS? Why did it change? And what does it tell us about the future of manufacturing technology?

Topics will include advances in automation and robotics, industrial AI, machine tools, manufacturing software, digital twins, metrology and quality, additive manufacturing, machine connectivity, and unattended production—along with the growing convergence of machines, automation, software, inspection, and data into integrated manufacturing systems.

Learning Objectives By participating in this webinar, attendees will:

• Understand how IMTS and the manufacturing technology landscape have changed since 2024, including shifts in exhibitors, technology sectors, and industry participation.
• Identify key technology trends and product developments emerging from IMTS 2026, including automation, industrial AI, software, machine tools, metrology, and additive manufacturing.
• Understand what these trends mean for the future of manufacturing, including how manufacturers are addressing productivity, workforce challenges, automation, and changing customer requirements.