Students Display Robotics & Automation Talents During ‘Future Innovators Robotics Showcase’ at PACK EXPO International 2024

Herndon, Va. Oct 22, 2024 – Teams of high school students from across the country will display their robots and demonstrate their skills in the Future Innovators Robotics Showcase at PACK EXPO International 2024 (Nov. 3–6, McCormick Place, Chicago), hosted by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

These robotics competitions engage the next generation in exciting, mentor-based programs that foster science, engineering, and technology skills, as well as critical life skills, including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. This year’s competition will be supported by Schneider Electric, a leader in industrial automation and robotics, as well as an exhibitor at PACK EXPO International.

“Through the Future Innovators Robotics Showcase, we hope to inspire students and provide experiences that will help them succeed in this exciting industry,” says Greg Magdanz, vice president, OEM Sales, Schneider Electric. “The next generation of engineers are showcasing their skills in robotics and automation at PACK EXPO International 2024, giving a look into the future of our industry.”

“PMMI is committed to fostering students’ pursuit of careers in the packaging and processing industry,” says Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI. “The Future Innovators Robotics Showcase is introducing students to the packaging industry and preparing them to be future industry leaders.”

Each day of PACK EXPO International, multiple teams will demonstrate their robots in the West Hall, Booth W-21052. The PMMI Foundation will donate $500 to each high school to support the teams. The competing teams include:

Sunday 11/3/24

FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC 12682); Golden Ratio Robotics - Love Family Christian Foundation; AM

FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC 1792); Round Table Robotics - Oak Creek High School; AM & PM

FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC 5125); Hawks on the Horizon - Horizon Science Academy; PM

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Monday 11/4/24

FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC 10635); Unknown Element - Fox Valley Robotics/Batavia Robotics; AM

FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC 1739); Chicago Knights - Auburn-Gresham Neighborhood; AM & PM

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Tuesday 11/5/24

FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC 3313); Mechatronics - Alexandria Area High School; AM

FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC 9848); Clearview Regional High School; AM & PM

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Wednesday 11/6/24

FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC 1781); Blazin Bots - Bloom Trail High School; AM & PM

The Future Innovators Robotics Showcase seeks to promote high school engineering programs to attendees and exhibitors, encouraging them to support their local schools and young innovators. For students, this program introduces them to PACK EXPO and processing and packaging as a career choice. Learn more and register now at packexpointernational.com.