Within its 17,000 sq.-ft. booth, Okuma America Corporation will showcase a comprehensive offering for the metalworking industry featuring new CNC machine tools, a CNC control, a robust line of automation systems, intelligent manufacturing technologies, new world-class services, and more. Okuma America Corporation will host a media event in the South Hall (booth 338500) on Tuesday, September 15 at 2 PM to highlight the company,Äôs IMTS offerings, share insights from the Okuma leadership team, and showcase latest technologies during booth tours.
Four CNC Machines to Make Americas Debut
Of the 11 CNC machine tools Okuma will exhibit at IMTS 2026, four will make their debut in the Americas:
,Ä¢ Okuma MB-100V VMC
,Ä¢ Okuma GENOS M4000H-e HMC
,Ä¢ Okuma MS-320H HMC
,Ä¢ Okuma MULTUS U1000 Multitasking Lathe.
Okuma Factory Automation and Peripherals
Okuma will present a comprehensive lineup of automation systems developed by the Okuma Factory Automation (OFA) Group, along with solutions from its industry partners, all of which seamlessly integrate with Okuma machines.
Leading the charge on automation innovation, Okuma is partnering with Intrinsic AI to display an AI automation robot cell. The company announced that nine of its 11 IMTS 2026 CNC machine tools will be paired with automation systems, including three solutions making their debut in the Americas:
,Ä¢ Next-generation Okuma Robot Loader (ORL) series enhancements and additions include easy-to-integrate robotic systems designed to load and unload workpieces from machines
,Ä¢ Okuma Robot Loader Drawer II (ORL-D II)
,Ä¢ Okuma Robot Loader for machining centers (ORL-MC II) with pallet
,Ä¢ Okuma Robot Loader Plus with pallet (ORL+) is a system designed to perform multiple functions
,Ä¢ The new Okuma Tower Pallet Changer is a vertical, two-level pallet changer with 13-pallet capacity
,Ä¢ New modular automatic tool changer.
New Virtual Reality Experience
Okuma will provide IMTS 2026 attendees with the opportunity to explore various Okuma machine models in a virtual reality environment. A dedicated area within the Okuma booth will be available for participants to wear a virtual reality headset to view, walk around, and interact with a virtual 3D model of various Okuma CNC machine tools. This includes models beyond what is physically being exhibited within the booth, such as the MCR-A5CII double column machining center.
Explore the Okuma Global Repair Center
Okuma will share details of its newly constructed Global Repair Center at its headquarters campus in Charlotte, NC. The 35,000 sq.-ft. facility brings mechanical and electrical repair, component exchange, upgrades, and legacy part fabrication together in a state-of-the-art building that is four times larger than previous dedicated space. It offers advanced inspection, testing, CNC simulation, and thousands of ready-to-ship parts. Booth visitors may explore the new facility via a 3D-printed model and watch a video of the facility,Äôs operations.
Tribute to America 250
Okuma will recognize and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA with several tributes within its booth experience. Booth visitors can see an intricately-crafted bald eagle being created on the Okuma MU-8000V VMC. Additionally, the company will also reward attendees who complete an in-booth survey with an exclusive baseball hat that features an American flag design element. Also, the GENOS M4000H-e HMC, which will be making its Americas debut, will feature a one-of-a-kind patriotic graphics theme, produced by the company,Äôs NASCAR partner Richard Childress Racing.
Okuma Machine Featured in Partner Booth
Okuma will partner with 50+ companies in the manufacturing industry through its Partners in Technology program, many of which will be featured in demonstrations throughout the Okuma booth. Several program members are also exhibiting at IMTS 2026, including Air Turbine Tool. It will feature an Okuma GENOS M560-V VMC in working display at booth 431645.
Comprehensive Technology Lineup
Okuma will showcase 11 CNC machine tools at the show, representing a wide range of the company,Äôs vast product lines. Among these are four new products making their Americas debut. Additionally, ten unique automation systems will be on display, including three proprietary innovations from Okuma Factory Automation. The distinctive OSP-P500 control system will be featured on nine of the 11 CNC machines in the booth, as well as on free-standing interactive simulators. Okuma will also highlight key components of its service and support program.
Okuma,Äôs complete IMTS 2026 machine, control, and automation lineup includes:
,Ä¢ GENOS M4000H-e (new) paired with an internal two-station APC
,Ä¢ MB-100V (new)
,Ä¢ MB-5000HII paired with an Okuma Tower Pallet Changer
,Ä¢ MS-320H (new) paired with an Okuma Robot Loader Drawer II (ORL-D II)
,Ä¢ MU-8000V paired with a modular automation cell
,Ä¢ GENOS M460V-5AX (5-axis) paired with an Okuma Robot Loader Machining Center II (ORL-MC II) and modular ATC
,Ä¢ LB2000 EX III MYW paired with an Okuma Robot Loader Plus with pallet (ORL+)
,Ä¢ LT2000 EX 3T3MY paired with an Okuma NC unloader and LNS bar feeder
,Ä¢ LU3000 EX paired with an Okuma Gantry Loader (OGL)
,Ä¢ MULTUS U1000 multitasking lathe (new)
,Ä¢ GA26W grinder paired with an Okuma Robot Loader Plus with pallet (ORL+).
Okuma Speaking and Media Engagements
There will be multiple opportunities for show visitors to attend speaking engagements led by Okuma executive leadership and experts, including:
,Ä¢ Okuma Press Conference on Tuesday, 9/15 at 2 PM CST, located in the Virtual Reality section of Okuma booth 338500
,Ä¢ Simon Schneider, Director of Okuma Factory Automation, will present ,ÄúThe Automation Impact: Short-Term Wins to Long-Term Transformations,Äù at Room W192-C on Tuesday, 9/15 at 2:15 CST
,Ä¢ Wade Andersion, Vice President of Engineering and Okuma Factory Automation, will present at Blaser Swisslube booth 431228 on Tuesday 9/15 at 3 PM CST.
Okuma CNC machines are equipped with Okuma,Äôs ,ÄúGreen Smart Machine,Äù technology, a series of combined technologies that harmonize high-performance machining with intelligent energy management controls. Specifically, these technologies include Okuma,Äôs proprietary ECO suite plus and Thermo-Friendly Concept, both of which will be displayed at IMTS 2026.
Okuma has created strategic relationships with best-in-class distributorships to support customer needs within their local regions of operation. Representatives from each of Okuma,Äôs distributors will be onsite at IMTS 2026.
Okuma,Äôs Partners in Technology network brings together 50+ companies that represent best-in-class manufacturing solutions and technologies that pair perfectly with Okuma CNC machine tools.
For more information contact:
Okuma America Corporation
11900 Westhall Drive
Charlotte, NC 28278
704-588-7000
www.okuma.com/imts
IMTS South Building, Level 3
Booth 338500