Live from East: Recap of the Show Floor

Editors Sean Riley, Liz Cuneo, and Matt Reynolds discuss trends and highlights from the 2026 PACK EXPO East show floor.

Feb 19, 2026

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How a Shrinking Cattle Herd is Steering Machinery Spend

Tight beef supply and labor scarcity are pushing processors toward poultry and yield-focused automation.

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From Classroom to Career: Bridging the Manufacturing Skills Gap

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The Protein Paradox: Americans Are Eating Less but Demanding More

A conceptual view of a connected automation environment shows how AI vision, software-defined automation, fleet monitoring, and robotics could work together as suppliers push toward systems that are easier to deploy, adapt, and support over time.

Robotics Industry ‘Poised for an Explosion of Growth’

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation's M8V CNC Series

Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) System

Mitsubishi Electric Automation's M8V CNC Series combines fast, high-quality machining with advanced control technologies to reduce cycle time, extend tool life, and support complex machining applications.

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A Guide to Evaluating Linear Track & Planar Systems

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AI Hits the Plant Floor

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Researched List: Digitalization Companies from PACK EXPO, catered to CPG

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Rethinking Packaging Robotics: Prioritizing Flexibility to Combat “Brittleness”