This year, 24 companies introduced their products regarding to the topic of adsorption at the ACHEMA 2018. The diversified field of exhibitors ranged from adsorbent manufacturers to developers of measuring instruments and plant builders. Due to the temporal proximity to the IFAT/Entsorga trade fair, there were slightly fewer exhibitors this time than in the previous years. The report outlines the most important trends and innovations in adsorption technology that were presented at the stands and discussed with exhibitors.