EMAG at IMTS 2026 in Chicago
Visit EMAG at IMTS 2026 – September 14–19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, North Building, Booth #237047.
At North America's largest manufacturing technology trade show, EMAG presents precision solutions for diverse production requirements. Explore live demonstrations of universal grinding, high-speed turning, and specialized technology centers showcasing gear production, ECM technology, laser welding, humanoid robotics, and defense applications. Our exhibits demonstrate how efficient machining translates into measurable productivity improvements, reduced cycle times, and enhanced process reliability. Experience our manufacturing technology solutions firsthand and discuss your specific production challenges with our application specialists. We look forward to welcoming you to our booth!
Date: September 14-19, 2026
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois USA
Stand: North Hall, Booth # 237047
Precision manufacturing solutions for grinding, turning, and specialized processes – live at IMTS 2026
UG 400: Universal grinding for precision internal and external machining
EMAG’s UG Series combines internal, external, and out-of-round grinding in one compact machine, eliminating time-consuming setup changes between operations. The direct-drive motor spindle delivers 7.5 kW peak power at speeds up to 4,500 rpm, working with both corundum and CBN grinding wheels. The continuously swiveling B-axis positions with ±2 angular second accuracy, enabling complex grinding strategies for demanding geometries. With a grinding length of 400 mm and center height of 175/225 mm, the machine achieves 0.5 µm roundness on test workpieces. Typical applications include precision tools, hydraulic components, and gear parts in tool manufacturing, precision mechanics, and small to medium production runs. The rigid machine base design minimizes vibration transfer for consistent surface quality across production lots. More Information
MSC 5 DUO: Twin-spindle productivity for high-volume batch production of chucked components
Simultaneous machining on two spindles reduces cycle times while the split-bed design mechanically isolates work areas to limit vibration transfer. The integrated 3-axis gantry loading system achieves chip-to-chip times under 6 seconds, and the compact stacking system enables unmanned operation without additional floor space. Each spindle reaches 4,500 rpm with thermally stabilized A2-5 configuration, while dual 8-station BMT turrets provide process flexibility. The machine handles complete machining (OP 10/OP 20) in a single setup with an integrated parts turner. Typical workpieces include planetary gears, bevel gears, pinions, sleeves, and flanges for automotive, hydraulics, pneumatics, and medical technology applications. Maximum turning diameter: 120/240 mm, maximum turning length: 85/145 mm. The service-friendly design with front-accessible components minimizes maintenance downtime.
ECM Technology Center: Electrochemical machining for stress-free material removal
Electrochemical Machining removes material through controlled electrochemical dissolution without mechanical force or thermal stress, enabling precise machining of hardened materials and complex internal geometries. The ECM Technology Center presents applications in drilling, deburring, rifling, and inner forming for aerospace turbine blades, medical implants, and defense components. The process machines hard-to-reach areas without tool wear, maintains consistent dimensional accuracy across production runs, and eliminates heat-affected zones or work hardening. Typical applications include cooling hole drilling in turbine components, precise deburring of intersecting bores, gun barrel rifling, and complex internal features in difficult-to-machine materials. ECM technology proves particularly effective where conventional methods reach their limits, reducing secondary operations and achieving geometries impossible with traditional machining while maintaining full process documentation and traceability.
Gear Technology Center: Complete manufacturing solutions from hobbing to grinding
The Gear Technology Center demonstrates the complete gear production process chain in one integrated display. From hobbing and shaping to skiving, shaving, and grinding, each technology addresses specific gear manufacturing requirements across different size ranges and production volumes. The center showcases process combinations for spur gears, helical gears, bevel gears, and internal gears used in automotive transmissions, industrial drives, and e-mobility applications. Our specialists discuss process optimization strategies that reduce cycle times, improve surface finish quality, and extend tool life. The display includes practical examples of gear production for conventional powertrains, electric vehicle gearboxes, and robotic joint actuators. This comprehensive approach allows you to evaluate complete manufacturing solutions tailored to your specific gear specifications and production requirements. More Information
Laser Solutions Technology Center: Precision joining with minimal heat input and maximum repeatability
Laser technology solutions create strong metallurgical bonds with focused energy input that limits the heat-affected zone, reducing distortion and preserving component tolerances. The Laser Solutions Technology Center demonstrates applications in composite camshaft assembly, rotor shaft joining, and gear component fabrication where dimensional accuracy and material integrity remain critical. The technology enables joining of dissimilar materials, processing of thin-walled components, and weld speeds that significantly reduce cycle times compared to conventional methods. Live demonstrations show integration into automated production lines for electric motor shafts, transmission assemblies, and hybrid powertrain components. The process provides precise control over penetration depth, weld geometry, and heat input while maintaining full quality documentation. Typical applications include automotive drivetrain components, industrial gear assemblies, and e-mobility shaft production where tight tolerances and process repeatability determine component performance.
Defense Technology Center: Precision manufacturing for munitions and ordnance production
Defense manufacturing requires exceptional dimensional accuracy, complete process documentation, and consistent quality across production lots.
As a U.S.-based operation, EMAG LLC is positioned to support defense and government programs: EMAG LLC holds a CAGE code, is ITAR-compliant, and working toward Level 1 & 2 CMMC compliance—giving prime contractors and their supply chains a partner equipped to handle controlled technical data and meet federal acquisition requirements.
The Defense Technology Center presents specialized solutions for artillery shells, tank ammunition, mortar rounds, and gun and tank barrel rifling where precision directly impacts mission effectiveness. The center demonstrates ECM rifling technology that creates precise barrel grooves without inducing mechanical stress, plus machining processes for ordnance components meeting stringent military specifications. These solutions address unique defense contractor requirements: full material traceability, lot-to-lot consistency, and production scalability while maintaining tight tolerances. Applications include 155mm artillery shell production, 120mm tank ammunition, mortar round manufacturing, and gun barrel finishing.
Our specialists discuss how these technologies ensure compliance with defense standards, provide complete quality documentation, and optimize production efficiency for both new-manufacture programs and sustainment operation More Information
Humanoid Robots Technology Center: Manufacturing solutions for gear components of humanoid robots
The joint actuators that give humanoid robots their strength and precision are only as capable as the gear components inside them. At IMTS 2026, you’ll see how EMAG produces the components that define actuator performance: circular splines with high-precision internal teeth, thin-walled flex splines, wave generators with elliptical contours, planetary gears for high-torque gearboxes and planetary roller screw spindles for linear drives.
As humanoid robots move from pilot builds towards series production, the part count of these components climb quickly. Multiplying these across production runs creates volume requirements that few manufacturers are currently equipped to meet without compromising accuracy. This is where EMAG supports you. Our machines combine the tight tolerances these components demand with the automation, cycle-time efficiency and process reliability that high-volume manufacturing requires. Integrated loading systems, twin-spindle concepts and complete machining in a single setup keep cost-per-part low as your output grows. Whether you’re qualifying a first production line or expanding existing capacity, you’ll find a partner experienced in carrying precision workpieces from initial samples through reliable, repeatable series production. More Information
We look forward to meeting with you!
EMAG’s integrated automation solutions and precision manufacturing equipment are designed to provide one complete source for all our customers manufacturing needs. Stop by booth 237047 and put our experience to work for you.
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