Press Release: Daifuku Showcases Leading Edge Automation Solutions at MODEX 2026
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Bolingbrook, IL – February 9, 2026
Daifuku Showcases Leading Edge Automation Solutions at MODEX 2026
Booth B7711 | April 13–16, 2026 | Atlanta, GA
Daifuku, a global leader in material handling automation, will unveil its latest advancements at MODEX 2026, the world’s largest supply chain event. Visitors to Booth B7711 will have the opportunity to explore how Daifuku’s next generation intralogistics technologies are reshaping modern supply chains with greater speed, precision, and scalability.
Experience Automation in Action
At MODEX 2026, attendees will gain firsthand insight into how Daifuku’s automation technologies enhance storage, sorting, picking, and internal transport. Learn how the company helps businesses improve accuracy, increase productivity, maximize cube utilization, and confidently scale their operations.
The Daifuku booth will include:
• SOTR-S and CF1500 displays
• Two interactive touchscreen kiosks showcasing products and operational solutions
• A large LED screen showcasing real world case studies and system deployments
Featured Highlights at the Daifuku Booth
• Sorting Transfer Robot S (SOTR-S)
A compact, high-speed mobile robot sorting solution capable of processing up to 10,000 order lines per hour. Designed for flexibility and scalability, the SOTR-S helps reduce labor dependency while significantly increasing throughput in high-volume operations.
• 4-way pallet shuttle
A rail-guided shuttle vehicle designed to retrieve and deposit pallets within a racking system. Commonly referred to as a 4-way pallet shuttle, this solution enables efficient, high-density pallet storage and retrieval.
• Shuttle Rack M & MX
High-throughput automated storage systems engineered for cartons, totes, and trays. The MX model features advanced multidirectional XY movement, offering greater flexibility, redundancy, and operational efficiency for modern warehouse environments.
• CF1500 Counterbalance Fork Vehicle
The CF1500 is a robust mobile robot designed for efficient material transport in warehouse applications. It integrates seamlessly with Daifuku’s storage, picking, and sorting solutions, supporting smooth end to end pallet movement.
This new vehicle from Daifuku provides end-of-line pallet handling and lane-based material storage solutions with 3D obstacle detection and guide to pocket pallet handling. With a capacity of 1500 kg (3,300 lbs.), it efficiently moves loads to and from the floor, racks, conveyors, and load stands.
Designed for use in facilities where floor space is at a premium, the CF1500's 762 mm (30 in.) wheelbase has a tight turning radius to perform in warehouse operations.
Daifuku’s Intralogistics Expertise
Daifuku delivers advanced automation solutions that optimize the internal flow of goods across warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities.
With strong expertise in grocery and freezer applications, Daifuku supports temperature-controlled operations alongside storage, picking, sorting, and on-site transport. Our solutions are also designed to meet the evolving needs of industries such as e-commerce, consumer goods, home improvement, pharmaceuticals, and retail.
The company’s comprehensive portfolio includes automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), shuttle systems, conveyors, sorters, mobile robots, and robotics all powered by intelligent software and data driven control. These proven technologies help organizations streamline operations, reduce labor dependency, and scale with confidence. By integrating emerging technologies such as IoT and AI, Daifuku enables smarter, safer, and more sustainable logistics environments, empowering businesses to thrive in an increasingly fast paced global market.
For more information about Daifuku’s Intralogistics solutions, visit daifukuia.com.
About MODEX 2026
MODEX brings together more than 1,000 exhibitors, 200 educational sessions, and 50,000 attendees to present an in depth look at what’s new and what’s next in supply chain and logistics technology. The event provides hands on product demonstrations, valuable networking opportunities, and forward looking insights designed to help organizations remain competitive in an evolving market.
Join Daifuku at MODEX 2026—Booth B7711—and experience automation that inspires.
