CHICAGO-The 2004 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) is all but a distant memory for many, but for others, it signals a revival of sorts.
Contrary to the past few years when many manufacturers have all but kept their wallets closed, this year's 1,277 exhibitors occupying more than 1.15 million square feet of exhibit space, reported a strong buyer interest in replacing older equipment with new, more productive machines.