Issue #1 · 04 Sept 2026, 15:34
Digest: IMTS 2026, additive manufacturing, software and automation
This selection of articles is centered on IMTS 2026 and related areas such as machine tools, industrial software, additive manufacturing and automation. The coverage highlights changes in show layout, a continued shift toward more digital and intelligent systems, and new initiatives aimed at technology, youth engagement and outreach. The list also includes industrial developments in additive production, data-driven tooling and hard milling. On the robotics side, it features a new funding round for robot perception systems.
Trends of the period
- — IMTS 2026 is expanding its scope with new technology areas, forums and youth initiatives, while the Additive Sector is moving to the South Building alongside the Metal Removal Sector.
- — Several articles point to a shift in focus from machines and machining toward software, automation, artificial intelligence and digital production systems.
- — On the industrial side, Quickparts is standardizing additive manufacturing across US and European sites, Atomic is moving its data-driven tooling model into full production, and Lyte has announced $165 million to expand robot perception systems.
- 35.BI-MU 2026 broadens its scope with new technology areas, forums and youth initiatives
35.BI-MU will take place at fieramilano Rho from October 13 to 16, 2026, with a focus on machine tools, robotics, automation, digital manufacturing and additive technologies. New elements include Tool Tech, sector forums, student contests and the BI-MU FUTURTECH AWARDS.
- Lyte raises $165 million to expand robot perception systems
Lyte AI has announced a $165 million Series C funding round. The company develops processors, multimodal sensors, and software for robotic perception, and said it will use the capital to increase production, advance AI capabilities, and expand deployments with robotics and industrial customers.
- IMTS 2026: a selection of areas and events worth tracking
An editorial summary of the IMTS 2026 features highlighted by Modern Machine Shop, including exhibit zones focused on manufacturing history and future technologies, applied AI, live production demonstrations, technical education and a STEM fundraising event.
- IMTS 2026 moves additive manufacturing into the South Building
At IMTS 2026, the Additive Sector is relocating to the South Building alongside the Metal Removal Sector. The change highlights the production links between 3D printing, postprocessing, automation and machining.
- IMTS 2026: over a decade, the center shifted from the machine to intelligence
A review of archived IMTS coverage suggests that from 2014 to 2026 the show’s emphasis moved steadily from chip-making equipment to digital systems, broader automation and, now, artificial intelligence.
- Quickparts aligns additive production across US and European sites
Quickparts is standardising additive manufacturing across four production sites in the US and Europe. The move is intended to make part qualification transferable between locations and, according to the company, raise large-format throughput by 40%.
- Atomic moves its data-driven tooling model into full production
Atomic Industries is shifting from test-bed development to series production, using instrumented molds and a proprietary platform to capture real-time process data and feed it back into future tooling programs.
- IMTS 2026 spotlights manufacturing software for CAM, postprocessing, ERP and asset reliability
At IMTS 2026, multiple software suppliers are preparing to show updates in CAD/CAM, CNC postprocessing, AI-enabled ERP, mixed-robot environments and asset management.
- Hard milling of hardened materials: when it can compete with grinding and EDM
A Modern Machine Shop article outlines Shibaura Machine’s approach to hard milling on materials above 45 HRC. The core argument is that extremely consistent depths of cut, optical on-machine gaging, aerostatic spindles and thermal management can, in some cases, cut cycle time and hand finishing compared with EDM and grinding.
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