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Mechatronics in 2026: OEMs Inject Advanced Engineering into Processing
Control, mechanical and electrical design engineering—also known as mechatronics—is producing powerful solutions for food processors and manufacturers. Engineering innovation is producing advanced equipment and reducing changeover time, and the push to standardize control platforms for plants and equipment is gaining traction.
September 9, 2026
HMIs and operator interfaces
Vaisala to Showcase Inline Brix and Concentration Measurement at PACK EXPO International 2026
Vaisala
Visit Booth LU-7559 to see the Vaisala Polaris PR53AC and Indigo520 Transmitter.
September 8, 2026
Machine components
Configurable Light Engine Platform
Novanta
Novanta introduces FUSIONultra: Designed for advanced life science instruments, the new multi-wavelength laser light engine combines stability, power control, and modularity to help OEMs accelerate innovation and improve imaging performance.
August 27, 2026
Machine control
SOMIC Packaging to introduce New Machine Platform and Digital Solutions at PACK EXPO International 2026
SOMIC Packaging, Inc.
SOMIC will showcase its 434 and new 202 case packing platforms alongside SOMIC Eagle and SOMIC Connect digital tools for machine diagnostics and troubleshooting in Booth N-4740.
August 24, 2026
Automation
MoistTech to Showcase Innovative IR-3000 Moisture Sensor at PACK EXPO International 2026
MoistTech Corp.
Visit Booth LU-7735 to see how the MoistTech's IR-3000 improves quality, productivity, and energy efficiency in food and corrugated production lines.
August 3, 2026
Automation
Dexterous Robotic Gripper
ABB Robotics
The Ability Hand by ABB Robotics and PSYONIC uses human-generated manipulation data to improve robotic dexterity for handling delicate, irregular, and complex objects.
June 17, 2026
Automation
Novarc and Yaskawa Enter Strategic Memorandum of Understanding to Advance AI-powered Autonomous Welding Automation
Yaskawa America, Inc.
Novarc and Yaskawa partnership aims to integrate AI-powered welding intelligence with industrial robotics, advancing autonomous welding, improving precision, and enabling connected Industry 4.0 fabrication environments.
June 16, 2026
Sensors & vision
AI Vision Development Platform
Cognex Corporation
Cognex OneVision adoption ramps as manufacturers scale AI vision globally: Customers report faster deployment, improved throughput, and new levels of collaboration.
June 3, 2026
Sensors & vision
Leak Detection Sensor
Rechner
The Rechner KA1715 Leak Detection Sensor with TiltGuard Safety provides reliable leak detection, automatic calibration, and self-monitoring to ensure correct positioning.
June 1, 2026
Machine Design
Direct-to-Object Printing Application a Practical Proving Ground for Planar
Norwalt applied Beckhoff’s XPlanar planar technology to a direct-to-object printing platform designed to handle multiple package geometries through software-defined motion rather than dedicated mechanical change parts.
May 21, 2026
Machine Design
Thinking Outside the Robotics Cell
Advanced technology is enabling OEMs to move robots beyond their traditional box-like environments. As new use cases emerge, piloting opportunities and operator training could differentiate the OEMs that see the most success and the strongest ROI.
May 11, 2026
Automation
Industrial Cameras
Balluff, Inc.
Balluff Inc.'s BVS CA-GW 25GigE family features fanless, energy-efficient designs with fast, high-resolution image capture for demanding automation and inspection applications.
May 7, 2026
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