Automation Sector, accelerated by SPS – Smart Production Solutions at IMTS

About the Automation Sector at IMTS

The Automation Sector, accelerated by SPS – Smart Production Solutions, is a dedicated zone within IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show) produced through a partnership between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH.

This partnership combines AMT's impact as the producer of IMTS — the largest manufacturing technology show in the western hemisphere — with Mesago's rich history as the producer of SPS (Smart Production Solutions) and Formnext.

IMTS 2026

• Dates: September 14-19, 2026
• Venue: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

What to Expect

An abundance of smart and digital automation solutions for industrial manufacturing, including:

• Electric drive systems
• Machinery and sensor technology
• Smart and digital automation products and services
• Solutions to improve operational efficiencies

Related Event: SPS Atlanta

SPS Atlanta debuted Sept 16-18, 2025 as a stand-alone automation event, occurring every two years. Next edition: September 14-16, 2027, Atlanta, GA.

Organizers

• AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology: Founded 1902, based in Virginia. Producer of IMTS.
• Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH: Founded 1982, Stuttgart. Producer of SPS and Formnext. Part of Messe Frankfurt Group.