This sector brings the globally recognized SPS brand’s focus on intelligent automation to IMTS, North America’s premier manufacturing event. Whether you're engineering seamless system integration or investing in plant-wide upgrades, discover the partners, products, and processes that power real progress
Fresh Ideas return to IMTS Automation Sector accelerated by SPS

The fall of 2026, brings the return of The Automation Sector accelerated by SPS at IMTS. The International Manufacturing Technology Show draws the innovators, sellers, and drivers of manufacturing technology together to connect, be inspired, and find new solutions.
The substantial presence of this sector will represent smart and digital automation, showcasing both the current range of solutions while addressing the visions for tomorrow.
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Position your company in front of decision-makers who are building the future—and looking for the right tech, tools, and talent to make it happen. From Fortune 500 manufacturers to fast-scaling integrators, the IMTS Automation Sector, accelerated by SPS is where buyers come to build relationships, source solutions, and accelerate automation initiatives.
- Engage with engineers, integrators, and plant leaders ready to spec, test, and buy
- Showcase everything from sensors to software, PLCs to predictive analytics
- Leverage the power of IMTS + SPS to amplify your brand across global markets
Your next customer is looking for you here.