Core Expo 2023 delivered cutting-edge corrugated industry insights through interviews with technology leaders from Baldwin Technologies, Sun Automation, and Signode. Mid-career professionals gained advanced technical knowledge on infrared drying systems for multi-color printing, upgraded rotary die cutting for heavier board grades, and automated unitizing solutions with predictive maintenance capabilities. Industry experts shared how digital printing capabilities, sustainable energy reduction technologies, and IoT-enabled equipment monitoring are transforming corrugated manufacturing operations. The episode concluded with rock drummer Mark Schulman's keynote on developing rock star attitudes for enhanced workplace performance, emphasizing engagement strategies and leadership mindset shifts that drive measurable results in plant operations and team management.