They only let the Addendum team on the show floor for one day (they said it was something to do with their liability insurance...), but here's what our intrepid team of gear fanatics noticed at IMTS 2012.

The latest machines, tooling and technology for gear grinding were featured at IMTS 2012.

Publisher Michael Goldstein is confident that the manufacturing economy will continue to grow throughout next year, no matter who wins the 2012 presidential election.

Our up-front column highlighting what's online this issue.

IMTS exists primarily as a buy-and-sell North American venue for practically every conceivable technology used in manufacturing, and in that regard it has no equal. There you’ll find on display the latest and greatest technology, from hardware to software and everything in between. But anyone who has attended past shows is aware that IMTS is much more than that. Following is a rundown of "extracurricular" activities you’ll find waiting for your edification and enjoyment.

Special advertising section for IMTS 2012

Complete listing of booths with relevant gear manufacturing technologies.

Previews of manufacturing technology related to gears that will be on display at IMTS 2012.

A special advertising section featuring gear industry exhibitors at IMTS 2012.

Gear Technology's handy list of which booths to visit at IMTS 2012.