Warehouses and production facilities can capitalize on recent technological advancements through automated storage solutions that effectively manage inventory levels and available space.

Modula’s Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) automate tedious material handling processes through cutting-edge storage, picking, and restocking units. You can customize each module to suit your business’ developing needs and meet high-demand customer expectations.

How Modula Lift Modules Work

Modula Lift Modules shift the focus from the operator manually searching for and picking out items from warehouses to having automated systems that deliver those products directly to the operator’s

Each VLM unit consists of a series of stacked trays to store products, components or spare parts at various heights, to create a structured and configurable storage solution with external and internal

The former offers faster pick rates and integrates well with picking aids like forklifts, cranes or mechanical manipulators. On the other hand, internal configurations are suitable for warehouses with limited floor

Moreover, the system offers single or dual delivery options to optimize warehouse operations. Single delivery is more suitable for businesses with fewer throughput requirements or otherwise faster picking time, whereas the double configuration reduces wait time for the next tray by prepping a new one for delivery while the current one is already

At the heart of the Modula Lift Modules is a 10.4-inch touchscreen Copilot console that serves as the primary control hub. Operators can easily retrieve items by simply touching a prompt or managing inventory by scanning a barcode for rapid and accurate

VLM units use advanced sensors and control algorithms to monitor the positions of each tray and adjust their movement in real-time to accurately and efficiently deliver each

If your warehouse experiences high demand and hectic product delivery schedules, they may optimize everyday operations and speed up tedious processes.

Design Elements and Technical Features

Modula’s design philosophy emphasizes flexibility and adaptability in the workplace and effectively translates its core ethos into one of its signature storage and operational

Some of the signature design and technical elements of Modula Lift Modules Include:

  1. Customizable Configuration

Businesses can tailor their storage units to match their business requirements and available space. You can easily scale each unit to fit different ceiling heights and spatial constraints, including different options for unit heights and tray widths and depths.

  1. Robust Construction

Thanks to Modula’s cutting-edge design elements, each VLM has a throughput of 130 trays per hour and a payload capacity of up to 2.200

All the mechanical components of the unit are precision-engineered to offer smooth and reliable operation and minimize maintenance requirements and downtime.

  1. Integrated Software Solutions

The Lift Module comes with a signature Warehouse Management System (WMS) with a user-friendly interface to minimize the learning curve and maximize operational

You can choose between Modula’s Base and Premium plans for state-of-the-art inventory management, analytics tools and remote support

The Base plan is a free option that supports small or growing warehouse footprints while the Premium model boasts end-to-end inventory and warehouse management software for larger

You can use the modules’ real-time inventory tracking, automated stock replenishment and efficient order management all in one

The system easily integrates with existing business architecture, including Document Management Systems (DMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) configurations.

  1. Scalable and Growth-Oriented Focus

Many businesses struggle to set up their warehouses to accommodate changing market demands and growing customer requirements, which can result in higher long-term spending and revenue

Modula Vertical Modules prioritize scalability by offering customizable configurations that you can easily adapt and customize as your business

This minimizes the need for complete system overhauls in the future and delivers a future-proof asset for your

If you change your business or operational location, you can adapt your existing modules to fit the new site by adding or removing some of the

This way, you can quickly adapt to the new location’s height requirements without hindering operational efficiency and deliverable

Moreover, the modules offer both front and rear access openings, so you can position them across different floors or install them outside of warehouse buildings to maximize storage space.

Benefits of Integrating Modula Lift Modules

Modula’s signature Lift Modules contribute to more efficient, precise and cost-effective warehouse operations in the following ways:

  1. Optimal Space Use and Recovery

VLM solutions may repurpose unoptimized ceiling height for intelligent storage, saving up to 90% of valuable floor

The reclaimed area can be used for further production lines, operations, or units that generate income.

  1. Increased Productivity and Efficiency

The units use straightforward visual picking aids to quickly identify the necessary items, detect the vertical dimensions of each tray before putting it away and coordinate with other warehouse activities to maximize

Operators no longer have to walk long distances from one part of the warehouse to the other or spend valuable time searching for relevant products — they can easily locate, source and store all items at

This way, your business can process large or complex orders more quickly even during peak workload times. Moreover, operators could handle the same volume of work that may have previously required several individuals to complete, which frees up useful time and resources.

  1. Improved Worker Ergonomics and Safety

Modula’s cutting-edge automation units deliver each item to the operator at an ergonomic height, which greatly reduces their physical strain and enhances workplace safety.

The operator stays in a fixed position while VLM systems locate, pick and deliver each tray to the designated position, which minimizes the need for excessive bending, reaching or climbing.

This effectively minimizes the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and contributes to a safer working environment for all parties involved.

  1. Enhanced System Security

Finally, each VLM unit is password-protected to grant access to authorized personnel only, which improves your warehouse’s security measures.

You can easily monitor all logins and track each process down to the specific tray that’s used, so you can quickly and efficiently identify bottlenecks, operational issues or employee misconduct.