From September 14 to 19, 2026, the global manufacturing community will once again turn its eyes to McCormick Place in Chicago — as IMTS 2026 (International Manufacturing Technology Show) prepares to open its doors!
As the largest and most influential manufacturing technology event in the Western Hemisphere, IMTS is held biennially and widely regarded as the “bellwether of North American manufacturing.” This year’s edition is built around the theme “Achieve the Impossible,” bringing together the world’s most advanced manufacturing technologies, forward-thinking ideas, and industry decision-makers.
Event Information
| Item | Details |
| Event Name | IMTS 2026 |
| Date | September 14–19, 2026 |
| Venue | West Building, Level 3，McCormick Place, Chicago, USA |
| Booth No. | 432232 |
Show Highlights
The biggest highlight of IMTS 2026 is that Industrial AI has moved from the margins to center stage as a core theme of the show.
Highlight 1: Industrial AI Arena
IMTS 2026 debuts the Industrial AI Arena, located at the entrance of the North Building, featuring over 40 AI-driven manufacturing technology companies — many of which are first-time exhibitors. Here, visitors can experience firsthand how AI is being applied in quality inspection, process optimization, equipment maintenance, demand forecasting, and more.
Highlight 2: Industrial AI Conference
On September 16, 2026, IMTS will host a full-day Industrial AI Conference, featuring a keynote address by Dr. Jay Lee, a pioneer in industrial AI from the University of Maryland. He will share insights on how manufacturers can avoid the “3B Problems” — Broken Data, Missing Background, and Missing Baselines — when implementing AI.
IMTS 2026 brings together the world’s leading machine tool manufacturers — and SHIN-IL STARK will be there as well.
At the show, you will have the opportunity to experience the outstanding performance of SHIN-IL STARK’s products up close, and engage in in-depth conversations with our professional team to learn about the latest industry trends and developments. This is an excellent platform to expand your horizons and explore potential collaboration opportunities.
About SHIN-IL STARK
In 1971, SHIN-IL Machinery Co., Ltd was established in Busan, mainly providing comprehensive deep hole solutions integrating the manufacturing of deep hole drilling machines, deep hole drilling tools (gun drills, BTA), and deep hole processing services. As a professional manufacturer in the field of deep hole drilling, we inherited more than 50 years of technology and experience. Our expertise has provided global customers with high-quality deep hole drilling products and services.
SHIN-IL STARK Machinery (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SHIN-IL Machinery Co., Ltd. in China, with over 50 years of experience and technology in deep hole processing. The company is divided into the Tool Division and the Machine Tool Division.
The deep hole drilling tools and machine tools produced by our company have been widely applied in precision manufacturing fields such as automobiles, medical devices, ships, nuclear power, aerospace, military industry, petroleum, and animal feed. We provide users with deep hole processing solutions and have won the trust and recognition of many customers with stable quality, high production efficiency and professional services.
Today, U.S. manufacturing is undergoing a critical phase of automation and smart technology upgrades. Industrial AI is moving from concept to shop floor, and demand for high-end equipment continues to grow. As the largest and most influential manufacturing technology exhibition in the Western Hemisphere, IMTS offers Chinese companies a strategic gateway into the North American market and access to global industrial resources.
In September 2026, Chicago will be at its most pleasant — early autumn at its finest. SHIN-IL STARK looks forward to meeting you at Booth 432232 at McCormick Place, right in the heart of North American manufacturing, to explore new frontiers in deep-hole drilling technology together.