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Heat and Control Showcases New Equipment at PACK EXPO East

Visit longtime PMMI member Heat and Control at Booth 728 to see Ishida packaging and weighing systems plus CEIA metal detection for snack and food applications.

February 10, 2026

Stainless steel industrial machine with digital display and multicolor status light

PMMI Launches SMB FastTrack Program to Support Growth of Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers

New PACK EXPO East 2026 initiative streamlines access to technology, education, and business resources tailored for SMBs.

January 29, 2026

Inspection & detection

METTLER TOLEDO Showcases Product Inspection Systems at PACK EXPO East 2026

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection

Visit Booth 900, where METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection Group will show how its X-ray, metal detection, checkweighing, vision inspection, and data management technologies can improve product safety, inspection efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

January 29, 2026

Industrial packaging machine with digital control panel at manufacturing trade show

Piab Group’s North America Vacuum Conveying Division to Exhibit at PACK EXPO International and EXPO PACK Mexico in 2026

Piab Group’s VC Division will showcase its powder handling solutions at PACK EXPO International in Chicago at Booth N-6221 and EXPO PACK in Mexico City at Booth 1818.

January 27, 2026

Piab industrial machinery exhibition booth with technical equipment and attendees

PACK EXPO East 2026 Marks 10 Years of Innovation with New Show Features and Expanded Education

Machinery in action, new Containers and Materials Pavilion, Incubator Hub for PA-based companies, SMB FastTrack program, and on-floor education deliver more ways to discover solutions, connect with suppliers, and accelerate 2026 projects.

January 20, 2026

Inspection & detection

Loma Systems to Present Metal Detection, X-ray And Checkweighing Solutions at PACK EXPO East

Loma Systems, An ITW Company

Experience Loma Systems' IQ4M Flex metal detector, RUN-WET CW3 Checkweigher, X5C Compact X-ray system, and space-saving IQ4 metal detectors in Booth 1244.

January 12, 2026

Industrial food processing machine with digital control panel and stainless steel construction

Association Partner Program Powers Connection and Innovation at PACK EXPO East 2026

Twelve partner associations help fuel education, networking, and trend-spotting on the show floor in Philadelphia.

January 6, 2026

Meeting Sustainability Goals Requires Collaboration

Joint strategic planning between end users and OEMs fosters a more sustainable and resilient future.

October 23, 2025

Sustainable packaging research report cover with recyclable boxes and gear icons

Spiral Conveyor Occupies Minimal Space

SideDrive's sanitary spiral conveyors boast a small footprint thanks to a drumless, or cageless, design that takes space requirements out of the equation.

October 17, 2025

Industrial machinery display at trade show with spiral conveyor system

UV Coding/Marking Handles Glossy Topcoats

The CX 150 UV coding and marking system delivers glossy, high-quality codes on non-porous packaging substrates. Paired with the CX porous coder, it broadens application range from corrugated to glossy materials.

October 17, 2025

Industrial packaging machine demonstration at trade show with technician

Inspection & detection

All-in-One Checkweigher, X-Ray, Laser Spectoscopy

Revolutionary all-in-one inspection system combining checkweighing, X-ray, and laser spectroscopy leak detection in a single machine—optimizing space, energy, and quality control for food producers.

October 17, 2025

Professional at Antares Vision booth showcasing beverage inspection machinery

Grote Conveyance and Robotics Integration

Grote showcased the integration of several conveyance and robotic equipment pieces under its family of brands, including SPI Automation, PFI Conveyors, and ProFab.

October 16, 2025

Industrial professional standing near robotic packaging machinery in manufacturing facility

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Two technicians examine a white and blue collaborative robotic arm while reviewing documentation on a tablet.

For Robotics Non-Adopters, a Missing Use Case Outranks Cost as the Top Barrier

Across all four robot types, the end users who don't plan to adopt name the same reason first: they can't identify where a robot would fit.

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The Industry Comes Together at PACK EXPO International 2026

Four professionals in a video conference call displayed in a grid layout

End of the Line Video Series: An EPR Law Appeal, Smart Inhalers, and How Lighting Impacts Food Safety

Industrial robotic arm dispensing liquid into amber bottles on a production line conveyor system

Mobile Robots Poised to Overtake Industrial Machines on the Packaging Floor

PMMI Announces Finalists for 2026 Technology Excellence Awards

Products

igus Brings Motion and Automation Solutions to PACK EXPO

igus will showcase dryspin lubrication-free lead screw technology, RBTX robotic palletizing solutions, and FGBU maintenance-free food-grade bearing units in Booth N-6142.

NORD Exhibits Packaging Drive Solutions at PACK EXPO 2026

Robotic Roll Handling Solutions for Converting Industry Applications

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