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SMEC CO.,LTD to Participate in U.S. ‘IMTS 2026’… “Aiming for $10 Million in Orders in North America”

Shin Ha-yeon
2026-09-16 15:07:30
[Edaily Reporter Shin Ha-yeon ] SMEC CO.,LTD(099440), a company specializing in machine tools and information and communications technology (ICT), announced on the 16th that it participated in “IMTS 2026 (International Manufacturing Technology Show)” held in Chicago, USA, to showcase its machining equipment and automation solutions. The company aims to secure orders totaling $10 million in the North American market through this exhibition.

SMEC CO.,LTD expanded the size of its booth compared to the 2024 exhibition and exhibited the high-performance machining equipment “STX2600,” as well as the “PL 800GB” and “SL 1000GB” for semiconductor processes.
The SMEC CO.,LTD booth at “IMTS 2026 (International Manufacturing Technology Show)” held in Chicago, U.S. (Photo courtesy of SMEC CO.,LTD)

For its semiconductor-specific equipment, SMAC integrated its proprietary robotic automation solution, “LAM (Load Assistant Machine),” to enable precision machining and automated production processes. The company also introduced a smart factory environment that utilizes its proprietary Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution, “SMAC+,” to monitor equipment status and production data in real time.

In addition, the company demonstrated an unmanned automated process integrating the LAM DR with third-party robots, showcasing production automation solutions that combine machine tools, robots, and ICT.

SMEC CO.,LTD is also participating in “AMB 2026,” held in Germany concurrently with IMTS 2026, and is conducting sales activities simultaneously in the North American and European markets. The company plans to secure new customers and projects, focusing on industries with high demand for precision machining and automation, such as semiconductors, automotive, and aerospace.

A SMEC CO.,LTD official stated, “At this year’s IMTS, we are showcasing SMEC CO.,LTD’s machining and automation technologies to North American customers, with a focus on the STX2600, semiconductor-specific equipment, and LAM automation solutions,” adding, “We plan to strengthen our position in the North American market by expanding our local customer base while achieving our goal of securing $10 million in orders.”



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