Cutting tool manufacturer Sandvik Coromant is planning to set a new Guinness World Record at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). The record will represent the impact of manufacturing on the U.S. economy. Specifically, the company says that the manufacturing industry contributes more than $65,000 to the U.S. economy every second.

On September 10, the world’s largest coin mosaic will be unveiled to help raise public awareness of the importance of manufacturing and show that manufacturing is a viable career option for present and future generations. The world record-breaking mosaic is intended to visually represent this amount in both design and total value of the coins.

The mosaic will be constructed in Soldier Field’s South Parking Lot A-2, located outside the East Building of McCormick Place at the IMTS Show. The mosaic will be available for viewing starting Tuesday, September 9 and will continue until the grand unveiling ceremony Wednesday, September 10 at 10 a.m.

“We want people to understand just how much money manufacturing contributes to the U.S. economy every second and this mosaic will be a fun way to visually bring that to life,” says Eduardo Martin, President Market Area Americas Sandvik Coromant. “It also helps the next generation of workers realize the vast opportunity that exists within our industry and see manufacturing as an advantageous career choice.”

To provide additional opportunities for students interested in careers in manufacturing, Sandvik Coromant, with help from several industry sponsors, will make a large donation to The Manufacturing Institute. This donation will help students take advantage of STEM education and help fund its summer camps, as well as other initiatives including “Dream It. Do It.” and “STEP Ahead,” a women-in-manufacturing initiative.

“We were excited when Sandvik Coromant approached us with their idea and we encourage all show attendees and anyone in the area to stop by to learn more about the wide variety of career opportunities in manufacturing,” says Jennifer McNelly, president of The Manufacturing Institute. “We hope this effort will help future generations to see the manufacturing industry as a great career path and encourage them to take advantage of the opportunities that STEM-education provides.”

Following the unveiling ceremony, Sandvik Coromant and event sponsors Amazon, Haas Automation, Gene Haas Foundation, Okuma, Doosan, Blackhawk Industrial and Quality Mill Supply will present a check to The Manufacturing Institute to support its mission.