Immersive booth brings live machining, industry experts, metal cutting innovations and a custom motorcycle build together under one roof
PITTSBURGH, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) today announced it will bring the modern manufacturing ecosystem to life at IMTS 2026 with the Next Level Shop, an immersive experience featuring appearances of WIDIA brand ambassador Carey Hart, a live custom motorcycle build and the latest machining and digital manufacturing technologies designed to help manufacturers improve productivity.
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