IMTS 2018 will occupy more than 1.3 million sq. ft. of exhibit space inside of Chicago's McCormick Place from 10-15 September, 2018.
As one of the largest trade shows in the world, IMTS 2018 will occupy more than 1.3 million sq. ft. of exhibit space inside of Chicago's McCormick Place September 10-15, 2018. In addition to more than 2,000 exhibitors, the show provides hundreds of conference sessions and technology presentations.
IMTS groups technologies together into 10 Pavilions.
East Building and Pavilions
Anticipating a stronger show in 2018, IMTS worked with McCormick Place to expand exhibit space in the East Building. New for IMTS 2018, Level 2 of the East Building is home to the Machine Components/Cleaning/Environmental Pavilion, which covers the components essential for safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operation, service and monitoring of machines and facilities. Exhibitors showcase reclaim, reuse and recycle technologies, products for washing, purification, filtration and separation, material handling systems and motion control components, as well as environmental management software and more.
Level 2 will also host exhibitors from the Controls & CAD/CAM Pavilion, as well as HANNOVER MESSE USA co-located shows and events.
Co-locating HANNOVER MESSE USA with IMTS 2018 increases the show's emphasis on automation, robotics and Industry 4.0, with approximately 550 additional exhibitors occupying 130,000 sq. ft. of floor space. HANNOVER MESSE USA Level 2 features include a Digital Factory area and exhibitors that focus on industrial surface treatment and finishing, compressed air and vacuum systems and industrial subcontracting and lightweight construction. To present a complete spectrum of technology for industrial automation, IT, power transmission and fluid power technology, HANNOVER MESSE USA will feature its new show Integration, Automation & Drives USA exhibitors on Level 3 of the East Building.
Level 3 of the East Building will showcase the Controls & CAD/CAM, EDM and Quality Assurance Pavilions. The Quality Assurance Pavilion will have more than 175 exhibitors, and attendees are encouraged to bring a part or print so they can start finding metrology solutions right on the show floor.
South and North Building Pavilions
The Metal Cutting Pavilion occupies all of Level 3 of the South Building, while Level 3 of the North Building houses the Fabrication & Lasers, Gear Generation and Abrasive/Machining/Sawing Pavilions.
West Building Pavilions
After evaluating machines, many attendees then head to the West Building to optimize their investment by visiting the Tooling & Workholding Pavilion and now the new Tooling & Workholding Annex.
The Additive Manufacturing Pavilion has moved to the entrance of the West Building in order to expand space and increase the number of exhibitors to 56 for IMTS 2018. "No matter where visitors are in their additive journey, they can find support that takes them through the progressive steps in additive manufacturing: prototype, material options, selecting and optimizing part design, scaling up, production, integration into a facility and ongoing service and upgrades," said an IMTS spokesperson.
Planning and Show Hours
IMTS visitors are encouraged to plan ahead to make the most of their time. IMTS.com has an exhibitor search function, show floor plans and a MyShow Planner tool.
Daily show hours from Monday, September 10, through Saturday, September 15:
- East Building, Level 2 and West Building, Level 3 Annex: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- East Building, Level 3 and West Building, Level 3: 9 AM - 5 PM
- North Building, Level 3 and South Building, Level 3: 10 AM - 6 PM.
IMTS 2018
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
www.IMTS.com