September 14–19, 2026 | Chicago, IL
Join Augmentir at IMTS 2026 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, taking place September 14–19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago.
As the largest manufacturing trade show in the Western Hemisphere, IMTS brings together manufacturing technology leaders, innovators, and industry professionals to explore the technologies shaping the future of manufacturing.
This year, Augmentir’s Chris Kuntz, VP of Strategic Operations, will speak in two sessions focused on one of the most important developments transforming the factory floor: AI agents.
Why Attend IMTS 2026
IMTS is where the manufacturing community comes together to discover new technologies, exchange ideas, and see the latest innovations in action.
From automation and smart manufacturing to digital transformation and artificial intelligence, IMTS gives manufacturing leaders an opportunity to explore technologies that can help improve productivity, address workforce challenges, and transform operations.
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Hear Chris Kuntz Speak at IMTS
AI Agents on the Factory Floor: Real Stories from Real Manufacturers
Chris Kuntz, VP of Strategic Operations, Augmentir
Smart Manufacturing Experience Showcase, Tuesday September 15, 3:00 PM Central, North Building, Level 3 – 236702
AI agents are moving beyond experimentation and onto the factory floor.
In this session, Chris will explore how manufacturers are putting AI agents to work in real-world frontline operations. Learn how industrial AI can support workers at the point of work, help teams make better decisions, streamline operational workflows, and create new opportunities to improve productivity and manufacturing performance.
Rather than focusing on the hype surrounding AI, the session will look at what AI agents mean for manufacturers today through the lens of practical, real-world applications.
Meet Your New Coworker: AI Agents as Digital Workers on the Manufacturing Frontline
Chris Kuntz, VP of Strategic Operations, Augmentir
Smart Manufacturing Experience Showcase, Wednesday September 16, 2:30 PM Central, North Building, Level 3 – 236702
What happens when AI evolves from an assistant that answers questions into a digital coworker capable of taking action?
In this session, Chris will explore the emerging role of AI agents as digital workers on the manufacturing frontline. Learn how AI agents can work alongside operators, technicians, engineers, and frontline leaders to provide contextual support, automate tasks, surface critical knowledge, and help teams respond more effectively to the challenges they encounter every day.
The session will examine how manufacturers can use AI to augment their workforce—not replace it—by bringing intelligent, context-aware support directly into daily operations.
Meet with Augmentir at IMTS 2026
Attending IMTS? Connect with Augmentir to learn how AI-native connected worker technology and industrial AI agents are transforming frontline manufacturing operations.
Augmentir’s AI-native connected worker platform helps manufacturers digitize and optimize frontline work, improve workforce skills and performance, and drive continuous improvements across safety, quality, maintenance, and operations.
With Augmentir’s Industrial AI capabilities and AI Agent Studio, manufacturers can extend the value of connected worker technology with intelligent agents that help frontline teams access knowledge, analyze operational information, make better decisions, and take action at the point of work.
Join us at IMTS 2026 to hear Chris Kuntz speak and discover what the next generation of AI-powered manufacturing looks like.