PACK EXPO International 2026 Recap | LEAD TECH Brings Coding to the Conveyor in Chicago

From October 18 to 21, 2026, LEAD TECH exhibited at PACK EXPO International 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Booth LU-8931. Over four days, we put live demonstrations at the center of our presence — placing coding and laser marking equipment on a running conveyor to show, rather than tell, how identification technology performs on a real production line. We connected with packaging professionals, customers, and industry experts from around the world, discussing what reliable coding means in practice.

Equipment That Runs, Results You Can See

Unlike traditional static displays, most of our booth space was dedicated to machines in operation. The centerpiece was an integrated UV laser marking system mounted over a  conveyor. Packages moved continuously beneath the laser head, marked while in motion — because coding equipment is far more convincing at line speed than on a stationary stand. The laser unit integrates the laser source, controller, and power supply into a single body, a design that significantly simplifies installation and integration for customers adding a unit to an existing line.

On the other side of the booth, an LT900 Series continuous inkjet printer ran continuously, printing text, date and time stamps, and 2D codes. The UV laser operates without ink or consumables, while the CIJ printer relies on ink — running both side by side allowed visitors to compare the two approaches directly and make clearer decisions based on their own materials and line requirements. Both machines ran as planned throughout the show.

Conversations Around the Machines, Not Across a Table

Throughout the exhibition, visitors frequently stopped at the equipment, observing the laser marking on the moving conveyor, the LT900's continuous output, and the live inspection results on the screen beside it. Our sales and technical teams stayed at the machines, engaging with visitors shoulder to shoulder — most conversations took place around the running equipment rather than across a meeting table. After these exchanges, many visitors exchanged contact details with the team and stayed for group photos.

The Show Ends, the Service Continues

Four days at PACK EXPO have come to a close, but LEAD TECH's commitment to reliable performance on real production lines continues. Whether it's laser marking or inkjet coding, standalone integration or full-line connectivity, we remain focused on helping every machine run steadily, print clearly, and last.

If you met with us at the show, or would like to explore a coding solution for your production line, feel free to reach out through our website anytime.

Thank you, Chicago — see you at our next stop！