The latest addition is Modula Long Goods, Modula’s new automated vertical storage system for long material management up to 7 metres (7 meters). The solution will debut with a live display at MECSPE event in Bologna, Italy, from March 4 to 6 (Hall 29, Booth C20) and will then receive a dedicated overview at LogiMAT in Stuttgart, Germany, from March 24 to 26 (Hall 1, Booth 1C67) via informational and multimedia materials, with no physical unit on display. Modula, the Italian leading company in the intralogistics sector, will exhibit at both exhibitions.
Modula Long Goods targets bars, profiles, tubes and extrusions and applies the goods-to-person principle to warehouse automation. Each SKU becomes traceable and available within seconds, with fewer manual movements and stronger material protection. The vertical structure frees floor space and can increase storage density by up to 90%, which supports order, safety and operational continuity in industrial warehouses, especially where long items typically create congestion and inefficiencies.
With this launch, Modula expands its wide warehouse automation solutions across multiple storage and picking needs. Alongside Modula Long Goods, the Modula portfolio includes automated storage systems that support different warehouse layouts and process requirements: Modula Lift and Modula Slim for vertical automated storage, Modula Next for selective access and operational control, Modula Pallet for automated pallet storage and handling, and Modula HC as a horizontal carousel system for sites with limited ceiling height. Across these solutions, the objective remains consistent: a smaller footprint, faster access to items, shorter internal routes, and a more linear workflow that improves picking efficiency, picking accuracy and operator ergonomics, while supporting more stable day-to-day operations.
Operational control also improves through traceability and process standardisation. Traceable movements and user-level visibility support stronger procedures and faster root-cause checks. Higher accuracy reduces errors and clarifies real inventory availability for production, maintenance and logistics. In environments with many SKUs and frequent turnover, this approach supports steadier service levels, fewer exceptions and more reliable planning, with clearer priorities across shifts.
Modula also extends performance beyond storage with solutions that accelerate order preparation and kitting. The workflow brings the right container to the workstation, supports guided picking, and reduces unnecessary steps. This setup fits spare parts logistics and line-side supply, with measurable impact on throughput time and task standardisation. Flexibox, introduced in 2025, adds an automated bin system for high-intensity order preparation and simultaneous management of multiple order lines, with throughput that can reach up to 180 bins per hour, helping teams keep pace during peak demand.
For additional efficiency, the Modula ecosystem includes pick-assist solutions that guide the operator and reduce picking errors, plus mobility tools that support manual areas. In advanced layouts, Modula systems can connect with material handling equipment and robotics integration to build more continuous internal flows between storage, order preparation and production. Where specific requirements apply, configurations can support controlled conditions and higher protection levels, with an approach that prioritises safety and quality across sensitive processes.
The digital core is Modula WMS, Modula’s warehouse management software for daily operations, access control, movements, locations and stock. The platform provides real-time inventory control and traceability for SKU data such as lots and serial numbers and supports optimisation logic such as slotting and saturation control. Modula WMS also manages operational priorities and supports more orderly flows: it assigns tasks, supports guided picks, records operations, and builds a data layer that helps teams measure productivity, turnover and service levels. This structure supports faster decisions on replenishment, space allocation and urgent orders, and it helps improve consistency in execution.
Modula WMS connects to ERP systems and can extend control to manual storage areas, so inventory and operations remain consistent across zones and processes. Companies that already use a WMS can adopt dedicated integration tools that connect automated storage systems to existing logic and workflows. Monitoring tools add visibility on system status, utilisation and work cycles and support continuous improvement and more precise performance management, with data that supports optimisation over time.
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