The imX tradeshow, planned for November 18-20, 2013, in Las Vegas, has been cancelled.

The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) announced the decision on July 24.

The show, which was first put on in 2011, was created with the idea of being an “interactive manufacturing experience” – hence the “imX” moniker.

The American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association (AMTDA) and SME produced the show, and designed it to put a focus on education and product applications.

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According to a release from the AMT, the event was cancelled on account of scheduling conflicts, and the inability of key partners to commit their staff to the show.

“We believe in and are committed wholeheartedly to events centred around manufacturing technology learning and collaboration,” said R. Stephen Flynn, AMT Chairman.

“Because the timing of imX for 2013 is in conflict with multiple events in the region, we feel it is in the best interest of the industry as a whole to withdraw imX.

“Rest assured, we will take the industry and its customers’ interest in educational events and develop it to its fullest potential in a different timeframe.”

AMT President Douglas Woods echoed that sentiment.

“Attendees have resoundingly told us that there is a need for more technological and application-driven events,” he said.

“Going forward, our intent is to develop these type of events and experiences that fulfill the needs of both manufacturing technology producers and consumers.”

Exhibitors that had been contracted for the show will receive refunds from the AMT.