Once again, the International Manufacturing Technology Show is right around the corner. IMTS 2018 takes place Sept. 10-15 at Chicago's McCormick Place, which is literally just down the road from where I live.

^{The Tooling & Workholding Systems Pavilion at IMTS. Photo courtesy of Oscar & Associates.}

This year's IMTS will be the 10th one that I've attended. As usual, Cutting Tool Engineering will have an exhibit. For those planning to attend the trade show, be sure to visit our booth at 431668. I'm not at liberty to divulge the details of how we plan to kit out our stand, but you won't regret stopping by.

And if your company will also have an exhibit, be sure to send me a press release, including a high-resolution image, of the specific product or service you plan to showcase at IMTS. I will include an announcement about it in our August IMTS show preview edition, which will be mailed to our circulation list and receive bonus distribution at the event. The deadline for receiving material is June 20. My email address is [email protected].

In addition to learning about the latest developments in metal cutting and grinding technology, IMTS presents a great opportunity to network and meet new and familiar faces. I hope to see you there.