The SPS brand is growing: With a successful launch in the USA – from IMTS 2024 in Chicago to the first stand-alone trade show in 2025 in Atlanta – the SPS – Smart Production Solutions is now present in the North American market.
The SPS USA brings the automation community together and sets new impulses for the industry.
Automation Sector accelerated by SPS 2026

2026: Meet us in Chicago! Experience the future of automation up close at the IMTS. From 14 – 19 September 2026, the SPS will present itself as the "Automation Sector accelerated by SPS" and showcase the latest innovations and solutions.Thanks to the partnership with the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), the organizer of the largest manufacturing technology trade show in North America, we are part of this biennial industry highlight. Due to the increasing labor shortage in the USA, automation is gaining in importance.
Review 2024
From 9 – 14 September 2024, the SPS made its debut at the IMTS as the "Automation Sector accelerated by SPS." The Automation Sector featured 152 exhibitors. Overall, the International Manufacturing Show 2024 (IMTS) 2024 attracted approximately 89,000 industry professionals from the manufacturing sector, covering an exhibition space of over 1.2 million sqft (around 130,000 sqm).
Your contact
If you are interested in becoming part of the “Automation Sector accelerated by SPS” in Chicago or need further information, we will be happy to help you. Simply get in touch with us.
Contact information
Messe Frankfurt Inc.
Greg Jira
Phone +1 678.564.6316
greg.jira@usa.messefrankfurt.com
SPS Atlanta

The premiere of the SPS Atlanta took place from 16 – 18 September 2025. As one of the leading locations for advanced manufacturing, Georgia offers ideal conditions for our multi-faceted automation event.
Here, you will encounter global innovations – from electric drive systems to machine and sensor technologies. Discover the diversity of intelligent and digital automation solutions.
Whether industry experts or potential business partners: The SPS USA offers new opportunities to connect and grow your business.
We are already looking forward to the next event: 14 – 16 September 2027 in Atlanta.
Your contact
If you are interested in becoming part of the SPS – Smart Production Solutions Atlanta or need further information, we will be happy to help you. Simply get in touch with us.
Contact information
Messe Frankfurt Inc.
Ms. Amanda Francis
Phone +1 678.732.2402
amanda.francis@usa.messefrankfurt.com
SPS worldwide
Do you already know about the satellite events of the SPS – in Italy and the USA? If not, we invite you here to get an overview.