IMTS 2026 - The Latest Industrial Technology Trends

Description

A report summarizing the key trends, 14 vendor highlights, and 15 takeaways in industrial software, AI, maintenance, and robotics, based on >30 individual interviews and booth visits by the IoT Analytics analyst team at IMTS 2026.

About the report

The IMTS 2026 - The latest industrial technology trends report summarizes IMTS 2026, North America's largest manufacturing technology show (Chicago, 14–19 September 2026). It covers 3 focus areas (industrial software and AI, maintenance and asset performance, and robotics and physical AI) through 14 vendor highlights, 7 trends, and 15 key takeaways. Insights are based on >30 individual interviews, booth visits, and attendance of keynotes and presentations over 3 full days at the show in Chicago.

The report helps industrial software, AI, and robotics vendors benchmark competitor announcements, consultants prepare client advice, and investors see where value is being created as AI reshapes industrial software, maintenance, and robotics.

The main purpose of this document is for our readers to keep up with the latest industrial technology developments and to stay ahead of major shifts in the market.

IMTS 2026 - The latest industrial technology trends (PDF)

1. Summary and event details

About IMTS 2026 (registrants, exhibitors, focus areas)
Impressions from the show floor
Overview of 14 vendor highlights and 7 trends
15 key takeaways

2. Industrial software and AI

Vendor highlights: Siemens, MachineMetrics, Tulip, PTC, AWS, OpenAI
Key trends: the new industrial AI stack, vendor re-positioning, MCP servers, CIOs as software buyers