Join Daifuku Intralogistics America at PACK EXPO International 2026: Experience the Future of End-of-Line Automation

The manufacturing, packaging, and distribution industries continue to face mounting pressure to increase throughput, reduce labor dependency, improve accuracy, and adapt to changing customer demands. As operations become more complex, automation is no longer just a competitive advantage. It is becoming a critical component of sustainable growth.

That is why Daifuku Intralogistics America is excited to participate in PACK EXPO International 2026, taking place October 18-21, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, where we will showcase innovative automation technologies designed to help organizations optimize material flow from receiving through outbound operations. Visitors can find our team at Booth #N4861 to explore solutions that are transforming modern manufacturing and distribution environments.

Why PACK EXPO Matters

PACK EXPO International is recognized as one of the industry's premier events for packaging, processing, and automation professionals. Bringing together more than 2,500 exhibitors and thousands of manufacturing leaders, the event serves as a hub for discovering the latest technologies, trends, and strategies shaping the future of production and supply chain operations. [daifukuia.com]

For companies navigating labor shortages, rising costs, and increasing customer expectations, PACK EXPO provides a valuable opportunity to evaluate automation solutions that deliver measurable operational improvements.

At Daifuku, we look forward to engaging with manufacturers, processors, packaging professionals, system designers, and supply chain leaders who are seeking smarter ways to move products safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. As a global leader in integrated logistics automation, Daifuku designs, manufactures, and installs technologies that help organizations streamline operations and improve performance across the entire material handling lifecycle.

See Daifuku's Robotic Depalletizing Solution in Action

One of the highlights of our booth will be the RDS (Robotic Depal System), a powerful robotic depalletizing solution designed to automate one of the most labor-intensive processes in manufacturing and distribution operations. [daifukuia.com]

Many facilities continue to rely on manual depalletizing processes that can create bottlenecks, increase labor requirements, and expose employees to repetitive lifting tasks. As production volumes grow and workforce challenges persist, automated depalletizing has emerged as a practical solution for improving safety, consistency, and throughput.

At PACK EXPO, visitors will have the opportunity to explore how Daifuku's robotic depalletizing technology can:

- Increase processing speed and throughput

- Reduce manual labor requirements

- Improve workplace safety

- Support consistent material handling performance

- Adapt to changing production demands

- Enhance overall operational efficiency

The RDS platform is engineered to help facilities maintain productivity while creating a more resilient and scalable operation. Whether your facility handles food and beverage products, consumer packaged goods, industrial products, or other packaged materials, robotic depalletizing can play a key role in streamlining inbound and end-of-line processes.

Expanding Automation with a Print-and-Apply Cell

In addition to showcasing our depalletizing capabilities, Daifuku plans to highlight how robotic automation can work alongside a print-and-apply solution integrated with motor-driven roller (MDR) conveyor technology.

In today's fast-moving supply chains, accurate product identification and labeling are essential. Errors in labeling can disrupt downstream operations, impact customer satisfaction, and create costly rework. By integrating robotic handling, print-and-apply technology, and MDR conveyors, organizations can create a seamless, automated workflow that increases speed and accuracy while reducing manual intervention.

Visitors will be able to learn how these technologies work together to:

- Automatically identify and label products

- Improve traceability throughout the supply chain

- Reduce labeling errors

- Optimize product flow between automation systems

- Increase throughput without increasing labor requirements

- Create scalable automation frameworks for future growth

The combination of intelligent robotics and conveyor technology demonstrates how modern facilities can move beyond isolated automation projects and develop fully connected material handling ecosystems.

Discover a Complete Automation Ecosystem

While the robotic depalletizing and print-and-apply applications will be major points of interest, they represent only a portion of Daifuku's broader automation portfolio.

At Booth #N4861, attendees can explore how Daifuku integrates advanced technologies including:

- Conveyors

- Sortation systems

- Shuttle solutions

- Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)

- Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

- Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

- Robotics and intelligent software solutions

These solutions are designed to work together as part of a comprehensive intralogistics strategy that helps organizations improve material flow, increase storage density, optimize labor utilization, and support future business growth.

Rather than focusing solely on individual technologies, Daifuku takes a holistic approach to automation, helping customers design solutions that address both current operational challenges and long-term strategic objectives.

Automation Designed for Today's Challenges

Manufacturers and distribution operations are operating in an increasingly demanding environment. Rising consumer expectations, labor constraints, inventory complexity, and pressure to improve productivity are requiring organizations to rethink traditional material handling processes.

Automation is proving to be one of the most effective ways to address these challenges.

At PACK EXPO 2026, our experts will discuss how intelligent automation can help organizations:

Improve Throughput

Automated systems can increase product movement and processing capacity while maintaining consistent performance during peak demand periods.

Optimize Labor Resources

By automating repetitive and physically demanding tasks, organizations can redeploy employees to higher-value activities while reducing dependence on difficult-to-fill labor positions.

Increase Accuracy

Integrated software, robotics, and automated handling solutions help reduce human error and improve operational consistency.

Enhance Safety

Automation reduces employee exposure to repetitive lifting, awkward movements, and high-traffic material handling environments.

Build Future-Ready Operations

Scalable automation solutions allow organizations to adapt more quickly to changing market conditions, product demands, and business growth opportunities.

These benefits are driving increased investment in automation across manufacturing, processing, and distribution industries worldwide.

Meet the Experts Behind the Solutions

One of the most valuable aspects of PACK EXPO is the opportunity to connect directly with automation professionals who understand the challenges facing today's operations.

Daifuku's team will be available throughout the event to discuss unique operational requirements, evaluate current processes, and explore opportunities for improvement. Attendees can engage with specialists across a range of automation disciplines, from robotic depalletizing and end-of-line automation to storage, sortation, software, and integrated material handling systems. [daifukuia.com]

Whether your organization is beginning its automation journey or looking to expand an existing automation strategy, our experts can help identify practical solutions tailored to your business goals.

Visit Daifuku at Booth #N4861

PACK EXPO International 2026 promises to be an exciting opportunity for industry professionals to experience the technologies shaping the future of packaging, processing, and material handling. For Daifuku Intralogistics America, it is an opportunity to demonstrate how advanced automation solutions, including robotic depalletizing, print-and-apply integration, and intelligent conveyor systems, can help organizations achieve new levels of efficiency, flexibility, and performance.

We invite attendees to visit Booth #N4861 at McCormick Place in Chicago from October 18-21, 2026, to see our automation solutions firsthand and discover how Daifuku can help engineer the future of your operation.

To learn more about our presence at the show or schedule a meeting with our team, visit HERE

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