This is 110% correct! The #Smartforce Student Summit at #IMTS is where great minds meet pure curiosity - and we're proud to have @Siemens here to introduce students and educators to the unlimited #career opportunities our industry has to offer. Thank you, Daniel Schiopu, for connecting with our team! Learn more at booth #211320, along with our lineup of 70 interactive exhibits, at the #IMTS2026 Smartforce Student Summit in Hall C of McCormick Place (North Building, entrance on Level 2). The 2026 Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG. ——— #IMTS #stem #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

Not only do we host over 1,000 @Chipubschlscnwsstudents, but @IllinoisFIRST Robotics teams from #CPS #STEM Computer Science-Robotics also run an exhibit here at the @IMTS_Smartforce. Peer-to-peer learning at its finest! Meet these bright students at booth # 211240, along with our lineup of 70 interactive exhibits, at the #IMTS2026 #Smartforce Student Summit, in Hall C of McCormick Place (North Building, Level 2). The 2026 Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG. ——— #IMTS #stem #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

Couldn't have said it better ourselves! #Manufacturing IS cool, high tech, and smart. Thanks to Tom Majewski of @MEUSAutomation for chatting with us! Heading to #IMTS2026? Check out @MEUSAutomation at booth 211500 and our lineup of 70 interactive exhibits at the #Smartforce Student Summit, located in the North Building, Level 2. The 2026 Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago + @amtonline + @SME_MFG. ——— #IMTS #stem #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

"If you see a student, give them a thumbs-up, because they’re not just attending – they’re stepping into the future of manufacturing." We couldn't say it better ourselves! Thanks for the shoutout, Gary Vasilash! The #Smartforce Student Summit opens TODAY! Educators and students can register for FREE all week at imts.com/smartforce. Read Gary's full article on #IMTS🔗 imts.com/read/article-detail… @IMTSchicago @amtonline @SME_MFG @ToolingU @mfgeducation #stem #stemed #careers

#Smartforce exhibitors in the news! Check out this profile of @CarlZeissIM in @QualityDigest, and visit the ZEISS booth (# 211810) in the Student Summit or stop by to catch their #SmartforceLIVE presentation on Tuesday, 9/15 at 11 am! All happening THIS WEEK at @IMTSchicago! 🔗 qualitydigest.com/inside/met… @amtonline @SME_MFG @ToolingU @mfgeducation #manufacturing #metrology #quality #inspection #STEM #IMTS2026 #IMTS

#Smartforce60in60 | Bonus Day! 🚀 The next generation of manufacturing #innovators is already #learning, #researching, and #building. Meet @LifeAtPurdue and explore pathways connecting #engineering, #advancedmanufacturing, materials, #automation, and hands-on technical education with #careers that will shape the future of industry. Preview the Summit 🔗 imts.com/smartforce/ Preview the ATP Exhibit # 211740 🔗 directory.imts.com/8_0/floor… The Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG. #Smartforce #IMTS2026 #STEM #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

👀 Did you catch #Smartforce in the #IMTS2026 preview from @MetalCenterNews? Check it out! 🔗 metalcenternews.com/editoria… @IMTSchicago @amtonline @SME_MFG @ToolingU @mfgeducation #manufacturing #metalworking #cnc #mfg #stem #stemed

#Smartforce60in60 | Bonus day! 🚀 Learning a #technical skill is important. Demonstrating that skill can be a #career-changing advantage. Meet @NOCTI1 and discover how industry-aligned assessments and #credentials help students validate their abilities, build confidence, and prepare for success in the #workforce. Preview the Summit 🔗 imts.com/smartforce/ Preview the NOCTI Exhibit # 211104 🔗 directory.imts.com/8_0/floor… The Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG. #Smartforce #IMTS2026 #STEM #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake

#Smartforce60in60 | Day 60 🚀 Where can an interest in #engineering, materials, or problem-solving take you? Meet @msu_racing and explore educational and research pathways that prepare students to improve #manufacturing processes, develop advanced materials, and help create the products and technologies of tomorrow. Preview the Summit 🔗 lnkd.in/gfGepmA3 Preview the Michigan State Exhibit # 211700 🔗 lnkd.in/exCSpqAq The Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG. #Smartforce #IMTS2026 #STEM #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

💚 On a Saturday morning during #IMTS 2008, he buttoned up a dress shirt, straightened a tiny tie, and followed his father into the largest #manufacturing show in the Western Hemisphere. He didn’t understand #machining centers or bright yellow #robots. He didn’t know about #workholding, #automation, or software. He simply wanted to spend the day with his father. ⭐ LOVE this article by Kathy Keyes! Featuring Ronald J. Kenyeri, Tracy Hauppa-Kenyeri, Ronald L. Kenyeri. See you at @IMTSchicago! Read the article 🔗 imts.com/read/article-detail… @amtonline @SME_MFG @ToolingU @mfgeducation #IMTS2026 #manufacturing #cnc #machining #stem #stemed

#Smartforce60in60 | Day 59 🚀 Skills can open doors—and industry-recognized #credentials can help students prove they are ready to walk through them. Meet the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) and discover training and certifications that prepare students for #careers in #advancedmanufacturing, production, #logistics, and #supplychain #automation. Preview the Summit 🔗 imts.com/smartforce/ Preview the MSSC Exhibit # 211106 🔗 directory.imts.com/8_0/floor… The Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG. #Smartforce #IMTS2026 #STEM #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

🌟 Awesome coverage from @ctemag of #Smartforce exhibitor CHAMPIONNow.org and the hands-on activities they have in store for students at the #Smartforce Student Summit at #IMTS2026! Check it out! 🔗 ctemag.com/articles/make-cte… @IMTSchicago @amtonline @SME_MFG @ToolingU @mfgeducation #manufacturing #careers #stem #stemed #machining #cnc

#Smartforce60in60 | Day 58 🚀 The right #learning resources can help turn curiosity into career-ready skills. 📚 Meet @ATP_Connect and explore the instructional materials helping students prepare for #apprenticeships, skilled trades, technical #careers, and the real-world challenges of #advancedmanufacturing. Preview the Summit 🔗 imts.com/smartforce/ Preview the ATP Exhibit # 211108 🔗 directory.imts.com/8_0/floor… The Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG. #Smartforce #IMTS2026 #STEM #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

🌟 Another #Smartforce exhibitor in the news! This time, @QualityDigest, highlighting @RenishawUSA's plans to bring another interactive and educational experience for thousands of students at #IMTS2026. Love it! Check it out! 🔗 qualitydigest.com/inside/man… @IMTSchicago @amtonline @mfgeducation @ToolingU @mfgeducation #metrology #quality #inspection #manufacturing #stem #stemed

#Smartforce60in60 | Day 57 🚀 We’re finishing our 60 in 60 countdown with a closer look at #quality! Meet @CarlZeissIM and explore the #measurement, #inspection, and imaging technologies manufacturers use to understand every detail of the products they make. Preview the Summit 🔗 imts.com/smartforce/ Preview the ZEISS Exhibit # 211810 🔗 directory.imts.com/8_0/floor… The Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG. #Smartforce #IMTS2026 #STEM #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

🌟 We made the list of #IMTS2026 Editors' Picks in @MMSOnline! Thanks to the editorial team for including us on this prestigious list. We think it's pretty cool here! Check out the full list of must-see #IMTS features 🔗 mmsonline.com/articles/imts-… @IMTSchicago @amtonline @SME_MFG @ToolingU @mfgeducation #machining #cnc #manufacturing #stem #stemed

#Smartforce60in60 | Day 56 🚀 See industrial #robots in action! 🤖 Meet @Yaskawa_Motoman and discover how #robotics and #automation are helping manufacturers improve #productivity, precision, safety, and flexibility. Preview the Summit 🔗 imts.com/smartforce/ Preview the Yaskawa Exhibit # 211900 🔗 directory.imts.com/8_0/floor… The Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG. #Smartforce #IMTS2026 #STEM #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

➡️ No one tracks #manufacturing #workforce trends like the @ReshoreNow ! Thanks for including the #Smartforce Student Summit in the recent article on @SMEMediaNews. Check it out! 🔗 advancedmanufacturing.org/ma… @IMTSchicago @amtonline @SME_MFG @ToolingU @mfgeducation #mfg #careers #mfgcareers #stem #stemed

#Smartforce60in60 | Day 55 🚀 What can you create with advanced #3Dprinting? Meet the @utepkeckcenter at @UTEP and explore how #additivemanufacturing research is transforming the way complex products are designed and made. Preview the Summit 🔗 imts.com/smartforce/ Preview the Keck Center Exhibit # 211750 🔗 directory.imts.com/8_0/floor… The Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG. #Smartforce #IMTS2026 #STEM #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

👀 Did you catch us in the #IMTS2026 preview in @FabMetalMag? Check it out! 🔗 fabricatingandmetalworking.c… @IMTSchicago @amtonline @SME_MFG @ToolingU @mfgeducation #manufacturing #metalworking #machining #stem #stemed