With over 8,000 attendees and more than 500 exhibitors, IMS is the largest gathering place in the RF and microwave industry. Top professionals from around the world choose IMS to connect, see the latest technology advancements and discover cutting-edge theories, tools and techniques. Whether walking the show floor or stationed at a booth to draw in the eyes of an eager audience, there was no shortage of latest and greatest RF and microwave insight to absorb. GlobalSpec caught up with customers and exhibitors at the show to see just how they have been making waves this year.
IMS 2026 landed in Boston this year, and the floor had no shortage of exhibitors ready to showcase their latest offerings.
Left to right: Rohde & Schwarz, Marki Microwave, Copper Mountain Technologies. Faces new and old were on hand to see what the RF and microwave industry has been working on over the last 12 months.
Satcom technologies were everywhere. Bob Muro from Maury Microwave gave a detailed rundown of the ACE 9000 series of satellite link emulators.
Quantum technologies were major show theme too. Krytar’s cryogenic rate MLDD power divider and 180-degree hybrid coupler are new hardware built to withstand the temperatures where qubits operate.
Multipurpose test equipment, like these offerings from UNI-T, help streamline the automated testing workflow.
The LBSF series of power sensors by LadyBug Technologies are the smallest sensors in the world with traceability.
Even unsung heroes, like Flexco's ultra-flexible coaxial cables, get some attention and appreciate at IMS.
Since walking the show floor for two full days wasn’t enough, getting out to see some of Boston’s surroundings was a must.
The Boston Public Garden was an ideal spot to wind down after an eventful IMS 2026.
