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Conveying
Bradman Lake Showcases Next-generation Packaging Automation at PACK EXPO International
Bradman Lake Inc.
See Bradman Lake's FT-iFLEX Flow Wrapper, Intelligent Motion Loader (IML), SL903 End Load Cartoner, HS Carton Former, IL120 Carton Closer, and IB30 Bagger In Booth S-1742.
October 19, 2026
Industrial automated packaging machine with conveyor belt, control panel, and labeling equipment
Automation
Compact Electronic Vacuum Sensors and Switches
Piab Group
Piab launches PS Series: PS.VA, PS.VS and PS.VSI sensors give manufacturers clearer vacuum feedback, easier setup, and stronger integration into modern automation systems.
October 16, 2026
Three PIAB pneumatic sensor connectors with black cables in different configurations and sizes
Automation
BW Packaging to Launch Perpetua at PACK EXPO
BW Packaging (a Barry-Wehmiller Company)
Experience BW Packaging's Perpetua, which offers OEM-agnostic automation and integration solutions to help increase capacity, improve productivity, modernize equipment, and adapt to changing production needs, in Booth S-2100.
October 15, 2026
Perpetua by BW Packaging logo featuring purple and coral geometric star symbol with bold black text
Conveying
Mespack Brings the Digital Manufacturing Era to PACK EXPO 2026
Mespack, a Duravant company
In Booth S-3714, Mespack will show how connected machinery, intelligent software, and factory-wide visibility help build the Digital Factory of the future, and how the HKE SC Series enables changeovers in less than one minute with greater flexibility in pouch production.
October 15, 2026
HKESC Series pre-made packaging machine with electronic carousel and sample product pouches
Automation
At PACK EXPO 2026, Festo Showcases Solutions that Reduce OEM Engineering
Festo Corporation
New motion, gripping, connectivity, and handling solutions help OEMs build machines ready for changing requirements. Learn more in Booth N-6132.
October 13, 2026
Festo pneumatic cylinder linear actuator with silver barrel and blue end caps
Machine control
Beckhoff to Showcase Software-driven Automation at PACK EXPO International 2026
Beckhoff USA
See Beckhoff's XPlanar and XTS motion systems, cabinet-free MX-System, motor-driven roller controls, economy drive system, integrated machine vision, and AI-powered TwinCAT CoAgent engineering assistant in Booth S-3682.
October 12, 2026
Industrial packaging equipment displaying MAG Series branded boxes in turquoise and navy with gold accents in a manufacturing facility
Robotics
Mujin to Display Robotic Case Picking at PACK EXPO
Mujin Corp.
At Booth N-4963, Mujin will demonstrate its MujinOS automation platform with MujinPortal, a Mantis Gripper on a Yaskawa robot for challenging case-picking applications, and MujinPack software designed to optimize pallet density and simplify SKU changeovers.
October 12, 2026
Pack Expo 2026 Chicago event promotion featuring booth N-4963 with industrial warehouse backdrop
Robotics
CAMA North America Returns to PACK EXPO International 2026
Cama North America
Cama will showcase its MTL Monobloc Top Loader with integrated carton erecting, filling, and closing and RB002 and RB003 robots, alongside an Automatic Carton Loader and autonomous mobile robots for internal logistics, at Booth N-5146.
October 12, 2026
Automation
bXperts to Introduce bXpro, Its New Field Reporting App, at PACK EXPO International 2026
bXperts
Experience bXperts' bXpro, which is designed to simplify on-site field reporting and documentation, in Booth S-4323.
October 9, 2026
bXpro field service app promotional banner featuring industrial worker using smartphone at PACK EXPO Chicago booth S-4323, October 18-21, 2026
Automation
QT9 Software to Showcase Its Connected QMS, ERP, and BI Platform at PACK EXPO International 2026
QT9 Software
Visit Booth W-28014 to see how connected quality, operations and analytics data help manufacturers manage risk and compliance in real time.
October 9, 2026
QT9 ERP software dashboard displaying open orders, inventory management, and financial analytics across tablet and mobile devices
Automation
Emerson to Present Pressure, Motion and Control Solutions at PACK EXPO 2026
Emerson
Emerson's solutions are designed to stabilize processes across high-speed packaging lines. Find out more in Booth N-5449.
October 9, 2026
Industrial pneumatic manifold assembly with solenoid valves, control modules, and multiple connector ports
Automation
ProMach Brings “Built to Run as One” to PACK EXPO International 2026
ProMach
The ProMach Pavilion at Booth S-3630 will feature new equipment and brands, interactive tools, and market-focused tours showing how technologies across its portfolio connect into complete processing and packaging lines.
October 6, 2026
ProMach logo with teal geometric symbol and navy text
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