Live Machining & Automation
Booth 338250
CNC Machine and Automation Solutions at IMTS 2026
Join SW North America for live machine and automation demonstrations for the entirety of IMTS 2026 at booth #338250! See this and more at McCormick Place in Chicago on September 14-19 in the South Building, Level 3.
Visitors will experience advanced CNC machining and manufacturing automation technologies operating together in real time. The booth experience is designed to show manufacturers how flexible machining systems and intelligent automation can help improve throughput, increase process reliability, and support evolving production requirements.
Join SW North America at IMTS 2026
Machines and Automation Highlights
Live Demo #1: BA 322 + Collaborative Robot + SW Souvenir Challenge Coins
Live Demo #1: BA 322 + Collaborative Robot + SW Souvenir Challenge Coins
One of the featured demonstrations will center around the SW BA 322 dual-table, dual-spindle CNC machining center paired with a collaborative robot, or cobot. During the live demonstration, the BA 322 will machine custom SW souvenir challenge coins while the cobot loads raw material and unloads finished components directly on the show floor.
Featured capabilities will include:
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One of the featured demonstrations will center around the SW BA 322 dual-table, dual-spindle CNC machining center paired with a collaborative robot, or cobot. During the live demonstration, the BA 322 will machine custom SW souvenir challenge coins while the cobot loads raw material and unloads finished components directly on the show floor.
Featured capabilities will include:
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Live Demo #2: BA W06-22 Aerospace Blisk Machining
SW North America will feature live machining demonstrations using the BA W06-22 machining center producing an aerospace blisk component. The demonstration will showcase:
- Aerospace CNC machining applications
- Precision machining of complex geometries
- Process reliability for critical aerospace components
- High-performance material removal
- Advanced balancing and pre-setter technology
A live pre-setter and balancing station will further demonstrate how aerospace manufacturers, and others that expect tight tolerances, can improve tooling accuracy and machining consistency for demanding production environments.
Live Demo #3: Zero-Point Fixture Change Technology
A third live demonstration will highlight zero-point fixture change technology using a cobot and automated fixture exchange platform. Designed for low-volume, high-mix production environments, the system demonstrates:
- Faster fixture changeovers
- Flexible manufacturing automation
- Reduced downtime between production runs
- Improved positioning accuracy
- Greater manufacturing agility
Introducing the BA space5, a high-performance single-spindle machining center engineered for machining large components from solid material. Its powerful 2-axis swivel head features an HSK-A63/80 spindle delivering 30,000 rpm, 120 kW and 83 Nm, while a large 5,000 × 1,800 mm pallet and 4,800 × 1,800 × 875 mm travels provide exceptional machining capacity. With dynamic 8 m/s² acceleration and flexible configurations ranging from a standalone machine with automatic pallet changing to a fully automated system, the BA space5 delivers high-performance machining with maximum productivity.
Join Us for the BA space5 Virtual Product Launch
Be among the first to discover the new BA space5 at our booth on Tuesday, September 15 at 11:00 a.m. Join members of the press and aerospace manufacturing professionals for an exclusive virtual product launch and learn how the BA space5 is redefining high-performance machining for large structural components.
Stay afterward to connect with industry professionals and enjoy drinks and light fare. Let us know you’re coming by filling out the form below.
Thanks to our Demonstration Partners
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