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Flottweg Showcases New FW400 Decanter at PACK EXPO International 2026

Flottweg Separation Technology, Inc.

Visit Booth LU-7325 to experience Flottweg Separation Technology's newest innovation for maximizing product recovery, process flexibility, and operational efficiency.

August 24, 2026

SEW-EURODRIVE Expands PxG Servo Portfolio with New Economy Series

Learn more about SEW-EURODRIVE's PxG economy series—which offers three performance classes, five sizes, peak torque from 11 to 500 Nm, and a service life exceeding 20,000 hours—at PACK EXPO International in Booth S-3783.

August 20, 2026

Three black industrial motors with white cylindrical tops displayed on concrete platform in modern showroom

Linear Motion in Action: Screw Jack and Actuator Applications in Packaging and Food Processing

See how screw jacks and electric actuators are solving real-world lifting, positioning, and adjustment challenges in packaging and food processing equipment.

September 9, 2026

Sponsors: Joyce/Dayton Corp.

Webinar announcement for Linear Motion in Action: Screw Jack and Actuator Applications, September 9, 2026, featuring speakers Eric Claudepierre, Jake Ryan, and Casey Flanagan, sponsored by Joyce/Edrive OEM.

The PLC Will Not Die

Is the death of the PLC finally here? Every few years, someone declares the PLC dead, but I don’t think so, and here is why.

August 6, 2026

Industrial automation equipment including PLCs, HMIs, and control modules displayed in various configurations and mounting systems.

Business Intelligence

Why Packaging Machinery Is Holding Back CPG Sustainability Goals

More than half of end users say equipment limitations are stalling their sustainability progress, and the gap between what CPGs want and what machines can deliver is widening rather than closing.

July 31, 2026

Kraft paper packaging with recycling symbol and 'Reusable 100% Plastic-Free' text

CPG Sustainability Goals Are Rewriting the OEM Playbook

PMMI's latest research tracks how sustainability requirements are flowing upstream, and what equipment makers must do to keep pace.

July 21, 2026

White paper cover titled 'The Ripple Effect: CPG Sustainability and the New OEM Spec Sheet' featuring sustainable packaging icons and recyclable materials

Emergency Stop Pushbuttons

Altech's E-stops, available in 22- and 30-mm configurations, feature rugged construction, easy assembly, and customizable options for industrial machine safety applications.

July 16, 2026

Three industrial emergency stop buttons and control devices with red and yellow housings

Duplex Worm Gears

KHK USA introduces its Duplex Worm Gears for precision backlash adjustment, which feature a duplex worm design that simplifies gearbox assembly and maintenance.

July 16, 2026

Precision metal gears and worm gears on black background with professional lighting

Conveyor Design for Throughput and Uptime in Distributed Drive Systems

Join us as we review implementation considerations for systems using drives such as the Altivar ATV350, including installation approach, network configuration, and suitability for high-throughput industrial environments.

August 12, 2026

Sponsors: Schneider Electric

Webinar on conveyor design featuring Theo Kekis and Casey Flanagan, sponsored by Schneider Electric, August 12, 2026

Hazardous-location Enclosure Cooling System

EXAIR's Dual Hazardous Location Cabinet Cooler Systems protect large electrical enclosures in classified areas.

July 2, 2026

Industrial control panel with safety controls and explosives warning label in factory setting

Standing Out for Sanitary Design

Triangle Package Machinery and the case for 3-A Certified vertical form/fill/seal systems.

June 19, 2026

Industrial packaging machine with transparent panels, internal mechanisms, and control interface on white background

Hot Melt Applicator

Nordson Packaging

Nordson’s Blue Series II hotmelt applicator enhances reliability, serviceability, and application precision while reducing maintenance and downtime on packaging lines.

June 16, 2026

Nordson industrial dispensing system with black control module, blue fluid reservoir, and stainless steel applicator tube

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unPACKed Podcast episode featuring Heather Turner discussing EPR, design and recycling with Dow

unPACKed Podcast: EPR, Design, and Recycling: Advancing Circularity with Dow

Hear Dow's Hather Turner talk about circularity as an alignment challenge rather than an invention challenge.

Busy trade show exhibition floor with multiple vendor booths, attendees in business attire, and corporate signage including DataSource, Accu-Seal, and Urani branding.

PACK EXPO International 2026 Brings the Future of Packaging and Processing to Chicago

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End of the Line Video Series: Sustainability Updates from SPC, Pepsi's Financial News, and More

PMMI Launches PACK GIVES BACK Foundation to Support the Causes That Matter to Its Members

Before the automation by igus, users had to operate 48 adjusting screws for each product change by hand. The aisle changeover now works conveniently via a hand wheel.

Bottler Cuts Lane Changeover from 48 Adjustment Points to Two

Products

Meech Hyperion 973PS industrial air knife with gray housing and green end caps

Meech Debuts New Long-range Ionising Solution for Labelling and Packaging at PACK EXPO

Meech will showcase its solutions, including the Hyperion 973IPS long-range ionizing bar, 994 IML static pinner, and CyClean-R non-contact web cleaning system, in Booth N-4627.

NETZSCH to Highlight Wide Range of Sanitary Pumps at PACK EXPO International 2026

JBT Marel Brings Expanded End-to-end Processing and Automation Solutions to PACK EXPO 2026

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