What We Learned About Warehouse Automation at MODEX 2026 🤖Walking the MODEX show floor this year, it was clear to us that the automation conversation has matured. Operators are looking beyond flashy gimmicks and are laser focused on finding automated solutions that are proven, scalable, and running today. We spoke with technology leaders across robotics, goods-to-person systems, and yard and dock operations, among others, and they all echo the need for a realistic automation approach. Here's what companies including Swisslog, AutoStore™, Automha S.p.A., Attabotics, Kardex, Yard Management Solutions, and Kaleris told us they are doing to close the gap between automation ambition and automation reality: -Deploying AS/RS and goods-to-person systems that maximize throughput in tight footprints — including deep-freeze environments. -Using AMRs and mobile cobots to automate handoffs between storage and the dock. -Bringing intelligence to the yard and dock, where delays have historically been invisible and expensive. -Building systems designed to scale incrementally, without requiring a full shutdown or rip-and-replace. We'd love to hear from you: What automation investment has actually moved the needle in your operations? Drop your experience in the comments and keep the conversation going.