MT Magazine May/June 2026

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MAY/JUNE 2026

Conferences at IMTS 2026 Beyond the show floor, IMTS 2026 offers a comprehensive lineup of conferences and programming designed to drive insight, connection, and action. • The IMTS 2026 Conference Monday, Sept. 14 to Thursday, Sept. 17 • IMTS Job Shops Workshop Tuesday, Sept. 15 • IMTS Elevate Wednesday, Sept. 16 • IMTS Conferencias Técnicas (Spanish-language programming) Tuesday, Sept. 15 • IMTS Investor Forum Tuesday, Sept. 15 • IMTS Industrial AI Conference Wednesday, Sept. 16 • Industrial Laser Conference Wednesday, Sept. 16 • AM+ Workshop: Medical Wednesday, Sept. 16 • AM+ Workshop: Aerospace and Defense Tuesday, Sept. 15 • EBITDA Growth Systems Wednesday, Sept. 16

• A structured approach to identifying high-value use cases and prioritizing investments • Strategies to leverage existing infrastructure and accelerate adoption • Insight into what “machine-learning-ready” data looks like in manufacturing environments Developed in collaboration with Dr. Jay Lee and the University of Maryland’s Center for Industrial AI, the program also features sector-specific case studies and a roundtable on implementation trade-offs, with a focus on measurable impact across uptime, quality, cost, and throughput.

From Vision to Execution Realizing the value of Industrial AI requires a deliberate approach – aligning objectives, identifying high-impact use cases, and engaging the right partners to move from exploration to implementation. Ultimately, IMTS 2026 is about turning ambition into action. The technologies on display, particularly in applied AI and intelligent systems, are enabling manufacturers to move beyond incremental gains and begin “making something more” in measurable, scalable ways.

If you have any questions about this article, please contact Michelle at medmonson@AMTonline.org.