Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the most recent IMTS show in Chicago, with emphasis on the new robot innovations and applications on display. Design/methodology/approach – In‐depth interviews with exhibitors of robots and accessories at the show. Findings – Robots...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the PACK EXPO show (packaging technology), with emphasis on the new robot innovations and applications to packaging on display. Design/methodology/approach – The paper includes in‐depth interviews with exhibitors of robots of all types and...

Purpose – The paper aims to discuss the review of the most recent PackExpo show in Chicago with emphasis on the new robot innovations and applications on display. Design/methodology/approach – In-depth interviews with exhibitors of robots, integrators of robots and suppliers of robot...