Whether it takes the form of chips, dust, or powder; whether it’s dry or carried by coolant; every shop has to contend with the material left after the part is made.
Fortunately, visitors to IMTS 2026 will find many automation solutions that can reduce downtime, prevent cutting tool damage, and save on labor costs by automating chip collection and management. Here are some essential technologies to keep an eye on.
Register for IMTS 2026 from July 20-24 with the code IMTS100. The first 100 registrants will receive a limited-edition IMTS hat commemorating 100 years of manufacturing innovation and the technologies that continue to shape the industry.
The IMTS ELEVATE Conference at IMTS 2026, in partnership with Women in Manufacturing (WiM), inspires, empowers, and connects professionals through dynamic speakers and real conversations.
Book discounted hotel rates to save and stay close to McCormick Place this IMTS, Sept. 14-19, 2026. Simplify travel and stay connected to everything happening on-site.
Build smarter strategies at MTForecast 2026. Gain expert economic forecasts, sector outlooks, and market intelligence to help your business navigate change, uncover opportunities, and prepare for what’s ahead in manufacturing.
IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show is where the creators, builders, sellers, and drivers of manufacturing technology come to connect and Achieve the Impossible. Produced by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, IMTS is the largest manufacturing technology show in the Western Hemisphere. IMTS 2026 will be held Sept. 14-19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago.
IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show
Sept. 14-19, 2026 | McCormick Place | Chicago, Illinois
