IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show

“I have a creed that the truth remains unaffected by our willingness to believe it,” says Ken Merritt, Chief Operations Officer of SolidCAM. The World According To Ken Merritt is one that revolves around truth and integrity in the manufacturing industry. Watch his episode of The World According To tomorrow 7/11!

We are exactly TWO MONTHS AWAY from #IMTS2024! To make sure you have all the tips and tricks you need, we are coming to you with Tuesday Tips! Every Tuesday before the show, tune into the IMTS social channels to get the latest tips and insight for the show. This week, Michelle Edmonson, CEM Edmonson, Vice President of Exhibitions is here with what might be the most important tip: register for IMTS today! Watch the full Tuesday Tips video!

It was love at first sight for James Hockey (Additive🦄) and 3D printing. When he showed up to do a service call in 1998, he was hooked and started the journey that would ultimately lead to his current position as Director of Business Development at Incodema3D, LLC. Learn more about his journey as well as his admiration for the additive sector at IMTS here:

We're back with the rest of the #IMTS2024 Creators Lounge lineup! The final three influencers are Amy Seymour of Interactive Training Systems, Inc., Drew Crowe of The New American Manufacturing Renaissance and Jim Mayer of The Manufacturing Connector! Be sure to stop by booth #338600 to see what amazing content they'll have in store!

The World According To Ken Merritt, COO of SolidCAM is one focused on truth and integrity. Merritt was born and raised in the manufacturing industry, working for his dad's construction business and then pipe welding for a nuclear power plant, before ultimately ending up at SolidCAM. Watch his episode of The World According To...in two weeks on 7/11! Read about Merritt's journey and his episode here:

#IMTS2024 is just over 2 months away and there is so much amazing content lined up for you! One of those is the IMTS Creators Lounge, where you can find some of the biggest influencers in the manufacturing industry! Here are three of the influencers you will find there! Chris Luecke of Manufacturing Happy Hour, Meaghan Ziemba of Mavens of Manufacturing and Nikki Gonzales of Automation Ladies will be there! Stay tuned later this week to see the rest of this amazing lineup!

A recipe for success includes two brothers, a two axis lathe machine, and one will to win! This is according to Brian Olson and Mitch Olson, Owners of Olson Custom Designs, who started out in Puyallup, WA going to races and racing go-karts themselves. They took that love of racing and competition and applied it to their business. Read all about their story and where to find them at IMTS 2024 here:

The World According to Brendt Holden is full of promise! After starting his career cleaning machines, Holden has since become the President of HAIMER USA. This didn't happen overnight, in the beginning, he would take classes at night to understand all he was learning about manufacturing. Now he is leading Haimer USA to dive deeper into automation. Learn all about The World According To...Brendt Holden!

Get ready to see The World According To...Brendt Holden, President of HAIMER USA! Armed with a journalism degree, Holden walked into his first job in a suit and tie and was then directed to change and clean machines. From there, Holden has worked his way to the rank of President of Haimer and sees a promising future for the manufacturing industry! Stay tuned for the episode tomorrow 6/20!

Did you know you could start by pushing a broom and end up as President? At least, that is how Matt Gawlik started out before ultimately ending up as President of 3D Graphite and Machining Inc. With over 30 years of attending IMTS under his belt, Gawlik knows there is always something new to learn and take home to better your business. #IAmIMTS #WeAreIMTS #IMTS2024 Read more about his story here: