Modex 2026: MHI Innovation Award Finalists Announced
•February 18, 2026
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Why It Matters
The finalists showcase the next wave of supply‑chain automation and sustainability, guiding buyers toward solutions that can boost efficiency and meet ESG goals. Recognition at MODEX amplifies market adoption and validates the commercial viability of these innovations.
Key Takeaways
- •220 submissions narrowed to 12 finalists across four categories
- •Judges include Dell, Amazon Logistics, Yamaha, and others
- •Finalists will pitch at MODEX 2026 on April 13
- •Awards emphasize ROI‑driven, sustainable supply‑chain technologies
- •Winners announced during MHI Industry Night, April 15
Pulse Analysis
The MHI Innovation Awards have become a bellwether for material handling and logistics breakthroughs, and the 2026 finalist roster underscores that momentum. By drawing 220 entries and narrowing them to twelve, MHI demonstrates the depth of innovation emerging from startups and established firms alike. The diverse judging panel—representing technology, retail, and manufacturing—adds credibility, ensuring that selected solutions meet real‑world performance criteria rather than just hype.
A closer look at the finalists reveals clear industry trends. Robotics innovations such as Anyware’s Pixmo and Slip Robotics’ SlipLift focus on flexible, infrastructure‑light automation, reflecting a shift away from fixed‑line systems. Sustainability entries, including Flux Power’s lithium‑ion solutions and TLM’s solar‑powered washdown fan, highlight the growing demand for energy‑efficient equipment that aligns with ESG mandates. Meanwhile, IT innovations like EPG’s LYDIA voice gamification and ProGlove’s AI‑enabled wearable illustrate how data, AI, and human‑machine interfaces are converging to improve warehouse productivity.
For supply‑chain leaders attending MODEX, the awards provide a curated preview of technologies likely to shape procurement decisions in the coming years. Companies that adopt these award‑winning solutions can expect measurable gains in throughput, labor cost reductions, and carbon footprint improvements. As the winners are announced during MHI Industry Night, the spotlight will further accelerate market acceptance, prompting vendors to scale deployments and investors to fund next‑generation logistics platforms.
Modex 2026: MHI Innovation Award finalists announced
MHI released the list of finalists for the 2026 MHI Innovation Awards. After receiving 220 submissions for this year’s awards, eight independent judges comprised of practitioners from the material handling and supply chain logistics industry completed the initial review process. Three finalists were chosen as the most innovative products in each category based on concept, value, and impact. Here are the finalists by category in alphabetical order:
Best New Innovation:
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AutoStore | AutoCase | B13108
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Dexory | DexoryView Storage Health Feature | B7624
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Locus Robotics | Locus Array | B10704, B11104
Best Robotics Innovation:
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Anyware Robotics Inc. | Pixmo: Automate Inbound Without Fixed Infrastructure | C11567
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NuMove Robotics & Vision | RAPTOR | C14198
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Slip Robotics | SlipLift | A2809, B11311, C12965
Best IT Innovation:
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EPG (Ehrhardt Partner Group) | EPG's LYDIA Voice Gamification | B11122
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Lucas Systems, Inc. | Best Pallet Matching from Lucas Systems | C12783
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ProGlove | MAI (Wearable Companion with AI Voice Assistant) | A1831
Best Sustainability Innovation:
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Flux Power | Flux Power Lithium-Ion Energy Solutions | B8108
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TLM INTERNATIONAL, INC. | iLIVING Washdown Solar Fan | B7827
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Westfalia Technologies, Inc. | Satellite® Technology with Triple-Rail System | B9304
The MHI Innovation Award serves to educate and provide valuable insights on the latest manufacturing and supply chain products and services to Modex attendees. MODEX 2026 exhibitors were called to submit a new product, product line, technology or service that create quantifiable and sustainable results in terms of ROI, cost savings, customer satisfaction, etc.
On Monday, April 13, 2026, finalists move onto the next round of judging and will present their unique solutions to a panel of independent judges on the show floor at MODEX 2026. The winners in each category will be announced at MODEX 2026 on April 15th during MHI Industry Night with Jim Gaffigan.
MHI would like to thank the eight industry practitioners from the following companies for graciously volunteering their time as Innovation Award judges: Dell Technologies, CVS Health, Laticrete, US Autoforce, Dunham Sporting Goods, Amazon Logistics, Yamaha Motor Mfg Corp of America, and Sterilite.
To see more information and learn more about all the Innovation Award entries, visit 2026 MHI Innovation Awards.
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