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Technology Minute: Schneider Electric Distributed Drives Simplify Conveyor Design and Maintenance

Schneider Electric Distributed Drives Simplify Conveyor Design and Maintenance

September 25, 2026

Sterling Shows Low GWP Chillers, Introduces TCU Controller at PACK EXPO 2026

Sterling will showcase its GPL and PSL low-GWP chillers, TC130 temperature control unit, and new TS-5 controller at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Booth N-5864.

September 25, 2026

Sterling stainless steel waste compactor units in two sizes with yellow emergency stop buttons

Machine control

TOSS Machine Components, Inc. to Exhibit Advanced Impulse Heat Sealing Solutions at PACK EXPO International 2026

TOSS Machine Components, Inc.

Visit Booth S-3002 for heat sealing solutions and on-site film testing with PackworldUSA equipment.

September 25, 2026

TOSS heat sealing company advertisement displaying controls, tooling, and consumables products with tagline Perfect Seals Every Time

iAutomation to Attend PACK EXPO International, Supporting Sister Company RND Automation

iAutomation, a division of CAS Holdings

iAutomation will walk the PACK EXPO 2026 show floor, supporting RND Automation's live packaging demonstrations, automation testing, and robotics displays at Booth N-5115.

September 25, 2026

JLS Automation to Unveil JLS VISION AI at PACK EXPO International 2026

Proprietary AI-driven vision technology enables select JLS robotic systems to turn touching, overlapping, or stacked products into the organized flow the next step requires. Find out more at Booth S-2776.

September 23, 2026

Colorful packaged products displayed on blue shelving units in retail warehouse setting

Scott Technology Addresses Factory Space Constraints with a Compact, High-capacity Palletizer

Scott Technology

Scott's NexPAL 200HL palletizes 35+ cases per minute from a footprint 25% smaller than comparable solutions. Find out more at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Booth N-5182.

September 23, 2026

Scott Nexpal 300HL industrial hydraulic press in a factory warehouse with yellow safety railings and equipment.

Robot Control Interface

ABB Robotics’ E-Device lets users operate, program, and monitor OmniCore-powered robots and cobots from their own tablets or PCs while providing integrated physical safety controls.

September 22, 2026

Technician operating robotic arm system with control panel in industrial laboratory setting

Sidel Brings Smarter Line Performance and Compact Palletizing Innovation to PACK EXPO

Sidel will showcase its RoboAccess_Pal S palletizer, EvoBLOW Laser, Aseptic Predis X4, SWING Evo, and Evo-ON digital platform at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Booth S-2431.

September 22, 2026

Industrial automated packaging machine with blue frame, control panels, and cardboard boxes on conveyor system

iAutomation Unlocked: iAutomation to Host Midwest Open House at Fond du Lac, WI, Facility

iAutomation, a division of CAS Holdings

The Oct. 8 event will feature facility tours, automation demonstrations, and technology from EXM, Weidmüller, Doosan, B&R, 80/20, and ABB Drives.

September 22, 2026

EPC Introduces 36RT/H Accu-CoderPro High Resolution Programmable Encoder at PACK EXPO

Encoder Products Company

Encoder Products Company’s 36RT/H Accu-CoderPro is a field-programmable incremental encoder with resolutions up to 100,000 CPR and more than 40 waveform output options in a compact 36-mm housing. Learn more in Booth S-1425.

September 22, 2026

Silver metal encoder or sensor housing with circular opening and mounting flanges on black background

Paxiom Group to Showcase Packaging Automation Solutions, Quick-Ship Equipment, and Exclusive Financing Offers at PACK EXPO International 2026

Visitors to Booth N-6106 can explore innovative packaging automation equipment, discuss in-stock machinery available for faster delivery, and learn how financing and potential tax incentives can help accelerate automation projects.

September 18, 2026

Paxiom Group industrial packaging machinery system displayed at PackExpo International 2026 booth N-6106

CMCO to Showcase Innovative Conveyance, Accumulation, and Linear Motion Solutions at PACK EXPO International 2026

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO)

Experience the combined power of Dorner, Garvey, montrac, and Duff-Norton in one integrated booth: Booth N-2531.

September 18, 2026

Industrial manufacturing facility with automated assembly machinery, conveyor systems, and production equipment under bright overhead lighting

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Industrial electric motors and drivetrain components with orange flanges and gray housing displayed in product showcase arrangement

Van der Graaf's Four-Decade Bet on Drum Motor Specialization

The North America-based OEM has built its business on one product—drum motors for belt conveyors—and on manufacturing every component itself.

Meet PMMI's 2026 On the Rise Winners

Large diverse group of people posing together in a modern convention center or conference venue with geometric ceiling design.

Team 26 Races to Victory in the 2026 Amazing Packaging Race at PACK EXPO International

Attendees gather around exhibition booths at a trade show, with TRF branding visible on a black display booth featuring neon yellow accents.

Exhibitor's Corner: Why the Show Floor Matters More than Ever

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End of the Line Video Series: PACK EXPO Show Recap

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Industrial Heliodyne processing system with blue frame, yellow mechanical arms, and control panel on gray background

Box Dumper

Flexicon's light curtain-equipped TIP-TITE streamlines handling and enhances safety.

Bradman Lake Showcases Next-generation Packaging Automation at PACK EXPO International

Compact Electronic Vacuum Sensors and Switches

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