Okuma America Corporation has announced its participation in the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2026, where it will present a wide range of advanced CNC machine tools, automation systems, digital manufacturing technologies, and customer support solutions. The exhibition will take place from September 14 to 19, 2026, in Chicago, with the company displaying its latest innovations at its 17,000-square-foot booth.
The company will showcase 11 CNC machine tools, including four products making their debut in the Americas. These include the MB-100V Vertical Machining Center, GENOS M4000H-e Horizontal Machining Center, MS-320H Horizontal Machining Center, and the MULTUS U1000 Multitasking Lathe. The display highlights Okuma’s continued focus on improving productivity, machining accuracy, and manufacturing flexibility across multiple industries.
A key attraction at the booth will be the company’s expanding automation portfolio. Nine of the 11 CNC machines will be integrated with automation systems, demonstrating complete manufacturing solutions for modern production environments. Okuma will introduce several new automation products, including the next-generation Okuma Robot Loader Series, the Okuma Tower Pallet Changer with a 13-pallet capacity, and a Modular Automatic Tool Changer. The company is also partnering with Intrinsic AI to demonstrate an artificial intelligence-powered robotic automation cell designed to simplify production processes and improve operational efficiency.
Visitors will also experience Okuma’s latest digital technologies through an interactive virtual reality platform. The VR experience will allow attendees to explore full-scale 3D models of various CNC machines, including equipment that is not physically displayed at the exhibition. The immersive platform is designed to help customers better understand machine capabilities before making investment decisions.
Okuma will also present its newly established Global Repair Center at its headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 35,000-square-foot facility combines mechanical and electrical repairs, component rebuilding, upgrades, legacy parts manufacturing, and advanced testing under one roof. Through detailed models and video presentations, visitors will learn how the centre supports faster service response and maximises machine uptime for customers worldwide.
To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, Okuma will feature special displays celebrating American manufacturing. A Bald Eagle artwork will be machined live on an MU-8000V Vertical Machining Center, while the GENOS M4000H-e will feature a unique patriotic design created in partnership with Richard Childress Racing. Visitors completing an in-booth survey will also receive commemorative merchandise. During the exhibition, Okuma America will host a media event on September 15, where company executives will present the latest technologies, discuss industry trends, and provide guided tours of the exhibition.
Okuma will also highlight its strong partnerships across the manufacturing sector through demonstrations involving more than 50 technology partners. One such collaboration includes Air Turbine Tool, which will feature an Okuma GENOS M560-V Vertical Machining Center at its own IMTS exhibit.
With its latest CNC machines, intelligent automation systems, digital manufacturing technologies, and expanded service capabilities, Okuma aims to demonstrate how integrated manufacturing solutions can help customers improve productivity, increase flexibility, and support the future of smart manufacturing.
