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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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.

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#IMTS #stem #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake

@ToolingU @mfgeducation

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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.

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#IMTS #stem #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

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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.

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#IMTS #stem #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

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"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 https://t.co/s1RzfTZArp.

Read Gary's full article on #IMTS🔗 https://t.co/y0TFrqZWgQ

@IMTSchicago @amtonline
@SME_MFG @ToolingU @mfgeducation

#stem #stemed #careers

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#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!

🔗 https://t.co/wEGYuXf5fk

@amtonline @SME_MFG @ToolingU @mfgeducation

#manufacturing #metrology #quality #inspection #STEM #IMTS2026 #IMTS

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#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 🔗 https://t.co/m6F9puQ2nk

Preview the ATP Exhibit # 211740 🔗 https://t.co/2Cx6rh593O

The Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG.

#Smartforce #IMTS2026 #STEM #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

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👀 Did you catch #Smartforce in the #IMTS2026 preview from @MetalCenterNews?

Check it out! 🔗 https://t.co/ho3jaucVs3

@IMTSchicago @amtonline
@SME_MFG @ToolingU @mfgeducation

#manufacturing #metalworking #cnc #mfg #stem #stemed

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#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 🔗 https://t.co/m6F9puPuxM

Preview the NOCTI Exhibit # 211104 🔗 https://t.co/u2SZXkShqN

The Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG.

#Smartforce #IMTS2026 #STEM #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake

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#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 🔗 https://t.co/zx0mAeHg04

Preview the Michigan State Exhibit # 211700 🔗 https://t.co/rh5RX7Dopi

The Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG.

#Smartforce #IMTS2026 #STEM #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

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💚 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 🔗 https://t.co/AeQbxOtyeO

@amtonline
@SME_MFG @ToolingU @mfgeducation

#IMTS2026 #manufacturing #cnc #machining #stem #stemed

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#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 🔗 https://t.co/m6F9puQ2nk

Preview the MSSC Exhibit # 211106 🔗 https://t.co/AhgAGCIr6u

The Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG.

#Smartforce #IMTS2026 #STEM #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

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🌟 Awesome coverage from @ctemag of #Smartforce exhibitor https://t.co/0ADb76hJFg and the hands-on activities they have in store for students at the #Smartforce Student Summit at #IMTS2026!

Check it out! 🔗 https://t.co/guc4sLeXSY

@IMTSchicago @amtonline
@SME_MFG @ToolingU @mfgeducation

#manufacturing #careers #stem #stemed #machining #cnc

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#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 🔗 https://t.co/m6F9puPuxM

Preview the ATP Exhibit # 211108 🔗 https://t.co/jNwutIxF22

The Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG.

#Smartforce #IMTS2026 #STEM #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

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🌟 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! 🔗 https://t.co/uweDMWYvZg

@IMTSchicago @amtonline
@mfgeducation @ToolingU @mfgeducation

#metrology #quality #inspection #manufacturing #stem #stemed

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#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 🔗 https://t.co/m6F9puQ2nk

Preview the ZEISS Exhibit # 211810 🔗 https://t.co/KegbKZb5EY

The Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG.

#Smartforce #IMTS2026 #STEM #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

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🌟 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 🔗 https://t.co/LddoEz40Ws

@IMTSchicago @amtonline
@SME_MFG @ToolingU @mfgeducation

#machining #cnc #manufacturing #stem #stemed

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#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 🔗 https://t.co/m6F9puPuxM

Preview the Yaskawa Exhibit # 211900 🔗 https://t.co/PiP05kX9Eo

The Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG.

#Smartforce #IMTS2026 #STEM #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

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➡️ 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! 🔗 https://t.co/d7QmEk3FaF

@IMTSchicago
@amtonline
@SME_MFG @ToolingU @mfgeducation
#mfg #careers #mfgcareers #stem #stemed

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#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 🔗 https://t.co/m6F9puPuxM

Preview the Keck Center Exhibit # 211750 🔗 https://t.co/EtbZ3EGaZc

The Summit is brought to you by @IMTSchicago, @amtonline & @SME_MFG.

#Smartforce #IMTS2026 #STEM #stemeducation #mfg #manufacturing #makersgonnamake @ToolingU @mfgeducation

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👀 Did you catch us in the #IMTS2026 preview in @FabMetalMag?

Check it out! 🔗 https://t.co/Dp3QmOMCCA

@IMTSchicago @amtonline
@SME_MFG @ToolingU @mfgeducation
#manufacturing #metalworking #machining #stem #stemed