(ZEISS: Maple Grove, MN) -- In Booth 134302 at IMTS 2026 (Sept. 14–19, 2026, at McCormick Place, Chicago), ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions will demonstrate how trusted measurement data help catch quality issues earlier, make decisions faster, and keep manufacturing moving with confidence. Through live technology demonstrations, expert-led software sessions, and the interactive “Certainty Challenge,” visitors will discover why “Good Days Start with Certainty.”

As AI, automation, and digitalization reshape the shop floor, manufacturers have more data than ever and less room to act on data they can’t trust. Connected quality technologies help teams see what is happening in their parts and processes, understand issues before they become costly disruptions, and respond faster with greater confidence.

“The next phase of manufacturing transformation won’t be defined by how much data companies collect, but by how confidently they can act on it,” says Hendrie Viktor, president of ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions USA. “At IMTS, we’re showing how trusted quality data help manufacturers navigate growing complexity and move from uncertainty to action—faster, smarter, and with greater control.”

Within its 5,200 sq ft booth, ZEISS will showcase technologies spanning automation, multisensor coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), CT/X-ray NDT systems, microscopes, 3D scanners, multisensor vision measuring machines (VMMs), and surface and special geometry instruments, alongside intelligent software built for critical industries including aerospace, automotive/EV, medical, electronics, and power and energy.

Software Hub offers demonstrations and expert presentations

At the center of the booth, the ZEISS Software Hub will show how measurement technologies, digital workflows, reporting, and quality data management come together to turn measurement data into actionable insight. ZEISS experts will lead daily presentations on how connected software and AI-assisted analysis help teams move from raw data to faster decisions.

The ‘Certainty Challenge’ brings quality decisions to life

ZEISS is also introducing the “Certainty Challenge,” an interactive experience that places visitors inside a typical manufacturing day where every decision matters. Participants will navigate real-world quality scenarios, answer rapid-fire questions, and discover how ZEISS solutions reduce uncertainty and build confidence. Those who achieve a “good day” successfully will take home a prize.

ZEISS booth visitors can also:
• Connect with ZEISS experts for one-on-one consultations
• Compete in the metrology matching game for a chance to top the daily leaderboard and win a prize
• Grab a coffee at the Good Day Café

Smartforce Student Summit, East Building, Level 2

Attendees can learn about the ZEISS Academic Program at Booth 211810. The program supports colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada with metrology technologies, helping prepare students for careers in advanced manufacturing.

As part of the show’s new Smartforce LIVE! presentations, ZEISS Academic Program lead Darrell Phelps will deliver “From Classroom to Industry: Teaching Metrology with CMM Technology” at Booth 211810 on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at 11 a.m.

This five-minute presentation will highlight how the ZEISS Academic Program brings crucial metrology knowledge to educators and students, equipping them for successful careers in manufacturing.

IMTS Conference Session, West Building—W192-C

ZEISS product manager of X-ray Microscopy Solutions, Herminso V. Gómez, Ph.D., will present “Revolutionizing Quality Inspection With Intelligent 3D X-Ray Technologies and Deep Learning Algorithms” in West Building, Room W192-C, on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, from 11–11:55 a.m.

The session will explore how AI-enhanced computed tomography (CT) is transforming industrial quality assurance through advanced defect detection, digital twins, and nondestructive inspection. Attendees will gain practical insights into how manufacturers are improving reliability, efficiency, and process control with intelligent 3D X-ray technology.

To learn more and register for this session, visit ZEISS IMTS Conference Session.

The ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions portfolio will be on display throughout a 5,200 sq ft booth at IMTS 2026, bringing the message “Good Days Start with Certainty” to life by showcasing metrology technologies and software that deliver trusted measurement data for confident decision-making.