Kennametal Inc. has announced it will bring the modern manufacturing ecosystem to life at IMTS 2026 with the Next Level Shop, an immersive experience featuring appearances of WIDIA brand ambassador Carey Hart, a live custom motorcycle build, and the latest machining and digital manufacturing technologies designed to help manufacturers improve productivity.
The Next Level Shop recreates the energy and collaboration of today,Äôs modern machine shop, bringing together tooling, software, machine tool builders, and manufacturing experts to solve real-world production challenges. Throughout the week, visitors can explore the latest machining technologies, engage directly with engineers and partners, and experience how connected manufacturing solutions drive better performance on the shop floor.
A centerpiece of the experience will be the live customization of an Indian Sport Chief motorcycle. In his first public appearance as a WIDIA brand ambassador, motorsports legend and Hart Luck Parts & Gear founder Carey Hart will join Satya Kraus, CEO and Creative Engineer of KRAUS MOTO, to machine custom motorcycle components throughout the week on a 5-axis CNC machine using Kennametal and WIDIA tooling. Leading motorcycle and automotive painter Taylor Schultz of Schultz Designz will complete the build with a custom paint scheme. The completed custom motorcycle will be the centerpiece of an exclusive Kennametal giveaway, with one IMTS attendee taking home the finished, one-of-one build.
Beyond the motorcycle build, visitors to the Next Level Shop will feature continuous live machining demonstrations led by Kennametal experts and customers and industry partners, highlighting solutions that help manufacturers improve productivity, performance, and precision across diverse applications and industries.
Visitors will also discover Kennametal,Äôs newest tooling innovations across milling, holemaking, turning and Swiss machining, advanced additive manufacturing capabilities, large-scale machined components, and an expanding digital manufacturing ecosystem featuring CAM integration, tooling data, and software partnerships that streamline programming, improve productivity, and optimize machining performance.
Designed in partnership with EWI Worldwide, the Next Level Shop expands on the interactive spirit of Metal Mania while introducing new collaborations, demonstrations and hands-on experiences throughout the week.
For more information contact:
Kennametal Inc.
525 William Penn Place
Suite 3300
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
833-893-1514
www.kennametal.com
IMTS West Building, Level 3
Booth 431800