IMTS 2026 featured Sodick’s strongest presence ever as we celebrated 50 years of innovation with machines engineered to hold micron-level accuracy, powerful lights-out production, and advanced technology designed for industries where precision is non-negotiable: aerospace, medical, mold and die, and beyond.
Innovations Featured at Booth 338640
High-Precision Sinking
The AP30L is our most precise sinker to date. This oil-based machine features total thermal stability through a full-cabin option that closes off the workpiece from ambient air, eliminating thermal drift that compounds over long machining cycles. Paired with Sodick’s rigid linear motors, the AP30L holds accuracy from the first cut to the last hour of a lights-out run.
Micron-Level Wire Cutting
The AX350L Wire EDM delivers micron-level precision with thermal displacement correction and iGroove+ wire rotation built in. The wire electrode rotates continuously throughout the cut, keeping the cutting surface fresh and consistent while reducing wire consumption by up to 30%. For shops doing tight-tolerance work in mold cavities, medical components, or aerospace profiles, the consumables savings alone are worth the conversation.
Lights-Out Small Hole Drilling
The K3BL Small Hole EDM drills from 80 microns to 3mm with micron-level accuracy. The 18-station ATC option lets the machine switch electrode sizes automatically during a run. The 15-station ATC with Automatic Electrode Feeder goes further, cycling through multiple sizes without any operator involvement; purpose-built for unattended production.
AltForm’s US Debut
The Print Brilliance 400 made its North American debut at IMTS 2026. Demonstrated alongside Sodick’s advanced machining solutions, the system highlighted its ability to produce complex metal parts with high precision and reduced material waste. Strong interest from visitors underscored the growing role of additive manufacturing in supporting more efficient, flexible, and integrated production environments.
Also featured on the floor: the ALN600G iGE+ Wire EDM, AL60G+ Sinker EDM, UX450L High Speed Mill, and the SZ25.
High-Speed Mill + SZ25 + Sinker EDM: A Lights-Out Manufacturing Cell
At IMTS, we showcased the UX450L high-speed mill, SZ25 transfer robot, and AL60G+ sinker EDM as a fully integrated manufacturing cell. The demonstration showed how electrodes can be machined on the UX450L and automatically stored and transferred by the SZ25 to the AL60G+ for EDM operations, creating a streamlined process with minimal operator intervention.
By combining electrode production, automated handling, and precision EDM in a single cell, visitors were able to see a practical example of how manufacturers can improve efficiency, increase unattended machining time, and maintain consistent part quality throughout the production process.
More Than Machines: The People Behind the Equipment
At IMTS 2026, our machine experts and consumables specialists were on the show floor throughout the week, helping attendees navigate challenges, explore new technologies, and evaluate their next steps with confidence. Whether visitors were considering a new machine, troubleshooting a process issue, or looking for guidance on future opportunities, they connected directly with professionals who know the technology inside and out.
While IMTS may be over, the conversations don’t have to end there. If you attended the show and would like to continue the discussion, or you’d like to connect with our machine and application experts for the first time, we’re always ready to talk through your challenges, goals, and next steps.
Building on Decades of Precision
Sodick was founded in 1976 with a singular focus: to push machining technology into the future by building machines that drove the success of our customers. Within months of opening our doors, we delivered the world’s first NC microcomputer die-sinker EDM, immediately setting a new industry standard.
Over the next five decades, we continued to redefine what precision manufacturing could achieve. From patenting flat rigid linear motor drives that deliver long-term positioning accuracy, to developing thermally stable ceramic machine components, each innovation was designed with one goal in mind: helping our customers stay ahead. We also introduced iGroove+ wire rotation technology, transforming EDM performance while lowering operating costs. Together, these breakthroughs built upon one another over the years, driving greater productivity, precision, and value for manufacturers around the world.
But, the story of Sodick has never been solely about technology. Behind every breakthrough has been a team of engineers, applications specialists, partners, and industry experts committed to challenging convention and delivering meaningful results for our customers. As we celebrated 50 years of innovation at IMTS 2026, it was the people behind the machines who continued to define what makes Sodick unique.
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