IMTS 2024 in Chicago featured 1,737 exhibitors and over 89,000 visitors, focusing on additive manufacturing, smart automation, and AI applications. Highlights included Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s hybrid manufacturing platform, Apptronik’s humanoid robot Apollo, and the world’s first 3D-printed car. Microsoft, Google, and Amazon showcased AI-driven and cloud-based collaborative solutions, while machine tool manufacturers emphasized five-axis machining, automation, and green energy-saving technologies. Several new machining centers and digital transformation solutions were introduced, reflecting the industry’s dual transformation toward advanced manufacturing and intelligent integration.