Smartforce Student Summit

Building the #Smartforce of tomorrow! All about #STEM #manufacturing and #IIoT tech | Sept. 14-19, 2026 at @IMTSchicago

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We are excited to highlight one of our returning exhibitors: @NASA! With the Artemis II mission and growing aerospace industry, NASA continues to offer new career and learning opportunities that will be showcased at the Student Summit.

Register heret: https://t.co/DHXuhPAnuo

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We are so excited to officially announce the launch of the Smartforce Student Summit page on LinkedIn! Follow us to get all of the info you need to make the most of your time when we see you in Chicago!

Follow us on LinkedIn and register for the Summit: https://t.co/Yup9TMLJJr

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From 3D printing and #AM to advanced #CNC machining, the Smartforce Student Summit puts the world’s most sophisticated technology in your hands. If you’re studying manufacturing or technology, this is the most important field trip you’ll take.

Learn more: https://t.co/aKN5bziVFu

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::tap tap:: Is this thing on?🎙️

New year, new logo for the #Smartforce Student Summit at @IMTSchicago, and we're briging another I N C R E D I B L E #STEM event to the biggest week in #Manufacturing.

🔗 Sign up to keep up: https://t.co/XiEHiQZ9fT

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With 14,000+ students and 80+ exhibitors, the Student Summit was a rousing success. We loved seeing the next gen of mfg getting hands-on experience, asking questions and catching Nerds candy thrown by a robot! See you all again in 2026!

Check out some of this year's highlights!

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The students and educators are having a blast at the Student Summit! From astronauts to robots, there is something for everyone to do. Some students met Dan Thomas, Astronaut for @NASA and programmed robots at @FANUCAmerica to get the full mfg experience. We love seeing it all!

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Students are diving into the future of #manufacturing by using virtual reality technology! 🌐 They are learning how these innovations are tackling real-world manufacturing challenges.

Click here for Oculus giveaway instructions: https://t.co/ofmCrLH3G1

#IMTS2024 #STEMeducation

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We got a chance to talk with Christopher Gray of the American Precision Museum about the mission of the museum and the importance of tomorrow's manufacturing workforce!
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Students at the #SmartforceSummit are getting hands-on with the latest in #manufacturing #tech and connecting with top industry vendors. 🚀 The future of manufacturing is here, and it’s in good hands! 💡 #IMTS2024 #IamSmartforce #ManufacturingFuture

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The doors to the Smartforce Student Summit at #IMTS2024 are officially OPEN! 🎉 Get ready to explore the latest in mfg tech, automation, and 3D printing. Students, educators, and industry professionals are all welcome.

#IamSmartforce #Manufacturing #Automation #Additive

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Class is back in session which means the Smartforce Student Summit is fast approaching! In just 6 days, students and educators will get exclusive hands-on learning experiences with #robots, #astronauts, speakers and more!

Register for the event here:
https://t.co/c2tRclgwkw

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The future will be here before you know it, and the Smartforce Student Summit is here to help you shape it. From @NASA to @FANUCAmerica and more, there is no shortage of ways to engage students and educators alike!

Read all about it and register here:
https://t.co/b7eNv8c9kA

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We've been taking a walk down memory lane and looking at some amazing pics from the 2022 Student Summit. Check out the students talking to @NASA about the Artemis mission and @TransfrInc working on some VR training.

Register for the Student Summit today!
https://t.co/c2tRclgwkw

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Made up of high school @FRCTeams from students from @MarquetteU's Opus College of Engineering adapting electronic toys to make them easier to use. Students like this is why the Smartforce Student Summit is so important!

Read all about their work here:
https://t.co/uNIar48hgk

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The Student Summit is all about creating opportunities for the next gen of mfg, and so is the @PrecisionMuseum! APM launched the STEM+M Pathways Project kits, that provide exposure to #mfg #tech and career paths.

Read more about the program here!
https://t.co/VyyMoQZ54Z

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Be a part of the 10th anniversary of Miles for Manufacturing at #IMTS2024! Join us for a 5K run/walk on Wednesday, 9/11. All proceeds go to advance #mfg #education at schools and #STEM programs throughout the country!

Learn more and register here:
https://t.co/oL4HW3CxYE

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For a long time, mfg jobs have been traditionally filled by men, but we are living in a time of change. The number of women in the #mfg industry are steadily on the rise! You can read about some of these women and the amazing work they are doing here!

https://t.co/pbKDY3yjnz

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The Student Summit is full of amazing content, including the Ally Rally with some big names in the industry like @MavensofMfg, @MfgHappyHour, and @DrewCrowe_MFG! With a variety of topics, there will be something for everyone.

Learn more and register here:
https://t.co/sR5QsCardN

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Want to learn more about @NASA as the 55th anniversary of the moon landing approaches? Well, you can register to see them at the Student Summit at #IMTS2024! Get a look at the tech making the small step for man and giant leap for mankind!

Register here:
https://t.co/c2tRclgwkw

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The Smartforce Student Summit is bringing #mfg career opportunities to life. When they attend, they get a look at the manufacturing technology classroom of the future to see if their own future will match!

Read all about the classroom of the future here:
https://t.co/EBnVtRcabt