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IMTS 2012

The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) is the largest and longest-running manufacturing technology trade show in the United States. The biennial event will take place at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois September 10-15, 2012. As the show approaches, please check back for new product updates. We will also have information about new technology, pavilions to explore and conference information.

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December 2012

Hydrostatic Ways Improve Grinder Accuracy

By: Mark Albert
Other benefits include virtually no-wear axis motion, increased vibration damping, reduced heat generation and improved crash protection.

November 2012

Toolbox Winner Travis Blasier Says “Never Stop Learning”

By: Emily Probst
Travis Blasier, a turning center setup specialist at N. E. W. Industries in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, is the October winner of the “Tools You Can Use” contest. His prize is a Kobalt stainless steel tool chest.

October 2012

Video: Student Outreach at IMTS

By: Peter Zelinski
The Nightly Business Report visits IMTS to show how businesses are reaching out to future manufacturers.

September 2012

Shop Talk: IMTS Technology Wrap-Up

By: Stephanie Monsanty
Modern Machine Shop’s Mark Albert talks with IMTSTV about the technologies, trends and overall mood of IMTS 2012.

September 2012

The Importance of IMTS

By: Peter Zelinski
Busy manufacturers did not have time for IMTS this year. They came anyway.


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