This article covers a compilation of innovations, trends and specialty technologies in the area of drying that were shown at ACHEMA 2018. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), which are applied in, e.g., plant design and process optimization, were found to be one focus area. Cleanability and hygienic design are also highly important. Further chapters describe company-specific innovations for a number of drying technologies from standard technologies like fluidized bed drying to special dryers, e.g., for production of battery masses.