The International Manufacturing Technology Show to feature over ten conferences
The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), scheduled to take place from September 9–14, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois, USA, has announced that it will host over ten conferences providing attendees technical knowledge, business trends and advanced learning.
The IMTS 2024 Conference
The IMTS 2024 Conference provides attendees with tangible insights to take back to company operations for immediate implementation. From improving productivity and part quality to understanding Industry 4.0/the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and developing a workforce, the IMTS 2024 Conferences deliver solutions to attendees’ manufacturing challenges.
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IMTS Elevate Programs – Job Shops
The event will also feature IMTS Elevate Program Job Shops, the four half-day workshops are exclusively designed to offer job shop stakeholders new and creative opportunities to learn, connect, and transform the future.
IMTS Elevate Programs – Women Make Manufacturing Move
IMTS ELEVATE Women Make Manufacturing Move will host two specialty programmes, an Opening Night Reception to connect with peers, visitors, and exhibitors, and the ELEVATE Breakfast for strategic insights and actionable inspiration from a distinguished keynote and valuable networking opportunities.
LATAM
Launching at IMTS 2024, ELEVATE LATAM is a half-day conference for the Spanish-speaking manufacturing technology community. It will focus on transformative technologies, sustainable manufacturing, and regional trends in the high-growth markets of Mexico, Latin America, and Spain. Registration includes access to LATAM Night, an evening reception to network among the manufacturing communities.
IMTS Investor Forum
The IMTS Investor Forum looks to connect attendees with advanced manufacturing experts who will demystify the estimated $65 billion manufacturing technology industry. The event, targeted to investment professionals, will provide an insider’s experience of the show, providing unique industry perspectives and information to help attendees identify opportunities. The forum includes one full day of high-impact presentations, lunch, and networking opportunities. Exclusive, curated tours of the show floor are optional for forum attendees and will be held prior to and after the forum.
Industrial Laser Conference
The Industrial Laser Conference, presented by the Laser Institute of America (LIA), focuses on laser processing for manufacturing applications. The conference will consider laser applications from marking to cutting, to welding and heat treating, to remote welding, to cleaning and Additive Manufacturing, and more.
Parts Cleaning Conference
The Parts Cleaning Conference is the place for attendees to learn about the latest cleaning technology. Over the past few years, cleaning has become more important than ever. Environmental limitations are becoming stricter, and manufacturers demand high quality clean parts. The Parts Cleaning Conference will detail how to make it all happen while staying within compliance and on budget.
Ready. Set. Grow! Presented by EBITDA Growth Systems
Entrepreneurial Experts and EBITDA Growth Systems Co-Founders Dave Capkovitz & Mike Watkins will host a crash course on how to craft and execute attendees’ ideal business plans.
Supply Chain Forum
The Supply Chain Forum at IMTS 2024, co-presented by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), will deliver direct strategies and insights for sounder and more financially performative operations. OEMs, Tier suppliers and contract manufacturers alike will benefit from first-hand demonstrations and panel discussions on new tools and proven techniques for leaner, more agile, and more profitable supply chains.
Succeeding with Powder Bed Fusion Workshop
Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) is the most widely used Additive Manufacturing method for metal part production. This workshop will offer tactics and considerations for success for machine shops and other manufacturers considering adopting PBF-LB or working with a provider of this capability. Speakers will cover materials, safety, part design, production workflow and more.
The Automated Shop Conference (TASC)
This half-day event focuses on introducing small and medium-sized machining operations to new product technologies, process innovations and business strategies. It aims to help shops confidently implement lights-out machining and automated production. The programme is curated by automation industry pros, and lively discussions are presented by leading technical experts.
To register for the event, click here.
