IMTS 2026: The International Manufacturing Technology Show
IMTS 2026 | September 14 to 19, 2026 | McCormick Place, Chicago | South Building, Booth #339033
Methods Machine Portfolio, Running Live at IMTS 2026
Methods brings best-in-class milling, turning, wire EDM, and automation together on one floor, backed by the applications engineering, integration, and lifetime support that have defined Methods since 1958. Most exhibitors at IMTS represent a single brand or a single capability. Methods brings the full shop under one roof, running live in the South Building.
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See Our CNC Machines in Operation
IMTS is the largest manufacturing technology show in the Western Hemisphere, and it comes to McCormick Place only once every two years. It is the rare opportunity to put your hands on the machines, watch them cut real parts, and talk through your application with the people who would engineer, integrate, and support the solution in your facility.
Throughout the week, machines in Booth #339033 will run live demonstrations, cutting parts in real materials so you can evaluate finish, cycle time, and capability firsthand rather than from a spec sheet. Automation cells will operate right alongside them, showing how collaborative and unattended setups move parts without an operator present. Sample parts from production applications will be on display, and Methods applications engineers will be on the floor to discuss tolerances, materials, and the right approach for your work.
Methods is proud to serve as a Champion sponsor of the Women in Manufacturing event at IMTS 2026.
CNC Machines on the Floor at Booth #339033
Methods will feature thirteen machines across milling, turning, wire EDM, and automation, with live cutting throughout the week and several machines making their debut at IMTS 2026. Each platform is configured around real production work. The lineup is organized below by capability.
Milling and Machining Centers
From compact high-speed centers to high-precision and horizontal machining, several paired with automation.
- OKK VC-X500L. Vertical machining center inside a custom automation cell, configured for aerospace work.
- YASDA YMC650 with Automation. High-precision machining center running die and mold applications.
- NEW! YASDA PX Series Machine. 5-axis vertical high-precision machining center.
- KIWA KH4500kai. Horizontal machining center with a 120-tool changer for high-mix production and long unattended runs.
- Methods MV1000L. Vertical machining center.
- NEW! FANUC RoboDrill Plus K900. Compact, high-speed machining center from the RoboDrill line.
- The Sidekick. A 14-tool FANUC RoboDrill paired with FANUC CRX collaborative automation.
- NEW! FANUC RoboDrill Plus E Duo-S. Live cut.
Turning
From multitasking turning centers to dedicated lathes, built for complex, high-mix, and high-precision work.
- NEW! Nakamura-Tome NT-Flex+ with bar feeder automation. Cutting medical device parts live.
- NEW! Nakamura-Tome JX-50. Cutting medical device parts live.
- Nakamura-Tome NTY3-100V. Multitasking turning center.
- Nakamura-Tome JX-250 with RoboJob Turn Assist 270i Automated B-axis millturn machining
Wire EDM
Precision wire EDM with collaborative automation, cutting live on the floor.
- NEW! FANUC ROBOCUT C800iC with collaborative robot automation. Running a live PCD wheel dressing demonstration.
AI Technology from Multiaxis Intelligence
Methods will also showcase new AI-powered manufacturing technology from Multiaxis Intelligence, the Methods Machine Tools think tank for advanced AI solutions in manufacturing.
Applications Across Industries
The machines on our floor are configured around real production work, so you can see your industry in operation and talk through the specifics with an engineer who knows the application.
- Medical. The Nakamura-Tome JX-50 and NT-Flex+ cut medical device parts live, holding the tolerances and surface finish the field requires.
- Aerospace. Aerospace work runs on the OKK VC-X500L inside a custom automation cell.
- Die and Mold. The YASDA YMC650 with automation demonstrates the precision and repeatability mold and die work requires.
- Skiving. A FANUC RoboDrill demonstrates skiving on the floor.
- PCD Wheel Dressing. The FANUC ROBOCUT C800iC runs a live PCD wheel dressing demonstration with collaborative robot automation.
Methods supports aerospace, medical, automotive, firearms, energy, mold and die, and general precision manufacturing. Visit the booth with your part and an applications engineer will help identify the right platform.
Fully Integrated Automation Solutions
A machine tool is most valuable in the hours it runs unattended. Methods designs, builds, and integrates the automation that keeps spindles in the cut through breaks, nightshifts, and lights-out operation. Several of these systems will be running live in Booth #339033:
- FANUC CRX collaborative automation on The Sidekick, a 14-tool RoboDrill
- Collaborative robot automation on the FANUC ROBOCUT C800iC
- Bar feeder automation on the Nakamura-Tome NT-Flex+
- A custom automation cell on the OKK VC-X500L
- Automation on the YASDA YMC650
- A 120-tool changer on the KIWA KH4500kai for long unattended runs
This is where Methods stands apart. Where most exhibitors offer a standalone machine, Methods delivers the complete solution, with robotics, part handling, and pallet systems engineered and integrated in-house. Our automation group quotes, engineers, assembles, tests, installs, and trains on every system it builds, then supports it with field service across North America. The cell running on our floor is the same kind of cell that will run in your shop.
One Partner for the Entire Process
Since 1958, Methods Machine Tools has been North America’s foremost supplier of best-in-class precision machine tools and automation. We represent top-tier OEMs across milling, turning, grinding, EDM, additive, and automation, including Nakamura-Tome, FANUC, Yasda, OKK, Kiwa, and Weiler, so our recommendation starts with your application rather than a single brand. With more than 45,000 machine tools installed across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, our reputation rests on one principle: deliver best-in-class equipment, services, and support.
A machine is only the beginning. Methods backs every installation with the depth that keeps it productive for the life of the equipment:
- In-house applications engineering to prove out your parts and processes
- Turnkey automation and integration, engineered and supported under one roof
- A nationwide field service team for installation, preventative maintenance, and spindle repair
- Hands-on training at our technology centers, covering operation, servicing, and programming
- An extensive parts inventory, with the majority of orders in stock and shipping the same day
- Flexible financing through the Methods financing group
Time tested and industry trusted. At IMTS you see the machines. What you are really investing in is the team that keeps them running.
Reserve Your Meeting in Advance
IMTS draws large crowds, and demo time fills quickly. Reserve time with a Methods applications engineer in advance, and the right team, and the right machine, will be ready when you arrive. Share what you are working on and Methods will tailor the conversation to it.
Plan Your Visit
- Dates: September 14 to 19, 2026
- Venue: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
- Booth: South Building, Booth #339033
- Hours: Booth hours match official IMTS show hours.
- Badge: IMTS requires a badge for entry. Register at imts.com.
- Getting there: Complimentary show shuttles run from most official IMTS hotels to McCormick Place on show days. Parking can be reserved through the McCormick Place website.
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IMTS 2026 FAQs
What is IMTS?
IMTS stands for the International Manufacturing Technology Show. It is the largest manufacturing technology show in the Western Hemisphere, bringing together machine tool builders, automation providers, and metalworking professionals. Held in Chicago only once every two years, IMTS showcases live machining, automation, and shop-floor technology. Methods Machine Tools exhibits in the South Building at Booth #339033, running thirteen machines live across milling, turning, wire EDM, and automation.
When is IMTS 2026?
IMTS 2026 takes place September 14–19, 2026. The show runs six days, giving attendees time to tour exhibits, watch live cutting demonstrations, and meet with machine tool suppliers.
Where is IMTS 2026 held?
IMTS 2026 is held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, the largest convention center in North America. Methods Machine Tools is located in the South Building at Booth #339033.
What are the IMTS 2026 show hours?
Booth hours match the official IMTS show hours. Confirm the daily schedule at imts.com before you go, and reserve demo time in advance, since IMTS draws large crowds and demo slots fill quickly.
Do I need a badge or tickets for IMTS 2026?
Yes. IMTS requires a badge for entry. Register at imts.com. Once registered, plan to visit the Methods Machine Tools booth in the South Building to see live machining and talk with applications engineers about your work.
Where is the Methods Machine Tools booth at IMTS 2026?
Methods is in the South Building at Booth #339033. The booth features thirteen machines running live throughout the week, plus several making their IMTS debut, with automation cells operating right alongside them.
What does IMTS stand for?
IMTS stands for the International Manufacturing Technology Show.
What will Methods Machine Tools showcase at IMTS 2026?
Methods brings milling, turning, wire EDM, and automation together on one floor, running live. The lineup includes machines from Nakamura-Tome, FANUC, Yasda, OKK, and Kiwa, all configured around real production work in medical, aerospace, die and mold, and other industries. Automation cells, including collaborative robots and bar feeders, run alongside the machines to show unattended and lights-out operation. Methods is also a Champion sponsor of the Women in Manufacturing event at IMTS 2026.
How do I get to McCormick Place for IMTS 2026?
Complimentary show shuttles run from most official IMTS hotels to McCormick Place on show days. Parking can be reserved through the McCormick Place website. The venue is centrally located on Chicago’s lakefront and accessible from across the metro area and surrounding suburbs.
Can I schedule a meeting with Methods at IMTS 2026?
Yes. Demo time fills quickly, so Methods recommends reserving time with an applications engineer in advance. Share what you’re working on and the right team and the right machine will be ready when you arrive at Booth #339033.