Organisers Automate UK have revealed the schedule for the Innovations Eleven live demonstration theatre at the upcoming PPMA Show 2026, taking place from 22–24 September at the NEC, Birmingham.

Selected from 350 exhibitors and 1,500 brands, 11 companies will showcase their latest technology directly to visitors in dedicated morning and afternoon sessions across the three-day event. The live demonstrations will be broadcast in real-time from exhibitor stands by the PPMA Show TV team to attendees in the theatre, where industry experts will guide visitors through the machinery and host live Q&A sessions.

Scott McKenna, chief operating officer at Automate UK, stated: “Visitor feedback from the past two years’ shows has highlighted Innovations Eleven – a live demo theatre, in which 11 selected exhibitors launch new technology directly to visitors – as one of the outstanding features of the event, so naturally we’ve included the theatre in this year’s seminar itinerary.

“This gives these exhibitors the opportunity to showcase their machinery for the very first time in the UK as the PPMA Show TV team broadcast their demonstrations in real-time from their stands. As the broadcast is screened to visitors in the live demo theatre, experts will talk attendees through the process of each innovation and answer questions from the audience, providing them with the key information they need to understand the impact the solutions will have on their operations.”

He added: “We’ve chosen these exhibitors to present the very latest relevant technology to support operations throughout the manufacturing sector. These machines have been designed to enhance productivity and minimise human error while streamlining processes, saving time and supporting sustainability strategies.

“The demo theatre has proven a successful means to allow visitors to see ground-breaking solutions in action prior to discussing the technology, its benefits and suitability for their businesses with the experts themselves.”

Innovations Eleven schedule & technology highlights
Tuesday, 22 September

• EFAFLEX UK: launching the EFA-SRT MS USD machine production upside-down safety door—a space-saving, low-maintenance, high-speed safety door built for heavy-duty industrial environments.
• Videojet: unveiling the 9310 Label Applicator, engineered to reduce manual adjustments, streamline changeovers, and cut unplanned downtime for consistent performance.
• Industrial Washing Machines: demonstrating smart, data-driven washing processes powered by Siemens control technology, offering real-time tracking of water, chemical, and energy consumption.
• Secomak: presenting the DryGuide Plus, a high-speed container drying system designed to remove surface water from bottles and cans prior to sleeving, coding, and packaging.

Wednesday, 23 September

• Bizerba: demonstrating LeakSecure, an automated in-line leak detection platform designed to detect packaging defects immediately following the sealing process.
• Schneider Electric: showcasing the Lexium MC12 multi-carrier transport system, utilising digital twin technology to accelerate line reconfigurations.
• REECO: hosting a live demo of the AgiBot G2 humanoid robot alongside the X2 Ultra to demonstrate industrial humanoid applications.
• OAL Group: introducing the Fenceless Pick & Place Robot, a compact automation system designed to operate safely alongside human workforce teams in space-constrained food plants.

Thursday, 24 September

• Newtech Intelligent Automation: debuting the roboPICK Automated Pick-and-Place Packing Cell, designed for high SKU variety, diverse outer packaging, and quick changeovers in fresh food handling.
• Rotech Machines: demonstrating the Leibinger IQJet, a continuous inkjet printer engineered to lower solvent consumption and prevent printhead clogging after downtime.
• Thingtrax: presenting a live demonstration by Leanne Howard and Allan Carney on using Vision AI and real-time manufacturing performance telemetry to elevate packaging line quality and compliance.