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IMTS 2018
The
International
Manufacturing
Technology
Show (IMTS) 2018
Sets Record
O
ne of the most sought after manufacturing
technology shows across the globe, the International
Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2018, kick
started to record numbers.
With 1,424,232 sq. ft. of exhibit space and 2,123 booths
representing 2,563 exhibiting companies from across the
globe, IMTS 2018 has set a new record in the arena. Exhibitors
have brought in more than 55 million lbs. of machinery
on 4,465 trucks with eight machines weighing more than
100,000 lbs.
Peter R. Eelman, Vice President – Exhibitions & Business
Development at AMT – The Association for Manufacturing
Technology, which owns and produces IMTS while elaborating
about the record says, “IMTS 2018 is setting records because
manufacturing technology has grown exponentially since last
IMTS 2018 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, opened
today at Chicago’s McCormick Place to all-time high numbers for exhibit space
(1,424,232 sq. ft.), booths (2,123) and exhibiting companies 2,563 exhibiting
companies. Pre-registered visitors exceeded 113,000, which is also on pace for
a possible record.
show. The rapid growth of digital technology, automation and
additive manufacturing are especially driving interest. The
booming manufacturing economy means visitors have capital
and are ready to invest.
The number of pre-registered visitors had exceeded 1,13,000
mark in the first week of the month, which possibly may set
another record.
“IMTS offers many options for learning, experiencing
innovative technologies and creating personal connections.
The show allows you to see the future of manufacturing
today. You can register on-site all week and be a part of this
record breaking IMTS 2018,” concludes Eelman.
Doug Woods, President of AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, opened IMTS 2018 with a speech on The Power of Collaboration for
Innovation. Dr. Jochen Koeckler, Chairman of the Managing Board, Deutsch Messe AG, also spoke on HANNOVER MESSE USA co-locating its show with IMTS.
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