IMTS 2026 New Products: Machine Tools, Cutting, and Automation
IMTS 2026 filled McCormick Place Sept. 14-19 with live demos of the latest machine tools, cutting systems, and automation. Some made their world premiere in Chicago. Others launched within the past two years and were at IMTS for the first time, often in new configurations or paired with automation.
"IMTS 2026 highlighted how quickly manufacturing technology is moving from concept to application," said Mike Cicco, president and CEO of FANUC America and chairman of the board at AMT. "Manufacturers are looking for practical ways to improve productivity, increase flexibility, and address workforce challenges, and many of the conversations throughout the show were focused on technologies that can help them achieve those goals today. The strong interest in AI-enabled solutions and advanced automation reflects an industry that is actively evaluating how to translate innovation into real-world results."
This gallery collects the new equipment worth a closer look. It ranges from high-torque horizontal machining centers to vertical machining centers for mold and die work, plus machining software and much more.
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Laura Davis
Editor-in-Chief, New Equipment Digest
Laura Davis is the editor in chief of New Equipment Digest (NED), a brand part of the Manufacturing Group at EndeavorB2B. NED covers all products, equipment, solutions, and technology related to the broad scope of manufacturing, from mops and buckets to robots and automation.
Laura has been a manufacturing product writer for nine years, knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the industry, along with what readers are looking for when wanting to learn about the latest products on the market.