MHI announces The 2024 MHI Innovation Award finalists

Posted on Feb 13, 2024 in Nuts & Bolts

MHI has released the list of finalists for the 2024 MHI Innovation Awards. After receiving 192 submissions for this year’s awards, seven independent judges comprised of professionals from the material handling and supply chain industry completed the initial review process. Three finalists were chosen as the most innovative products in each category based on concept, value, and impact, including the inaugural Best Innovation in Sustainability category. Here are the finalists in no particular order.

BEST NEW INNOVATION

Dexory
Product: Dexory View | Booth Number: B708

Slip Robotics
Product: Automated Loading Robots (ALRs)for 5-minute truck loading/unloading | Booth Number: A11318

Geekplus America, Inc.
Product: Pallet-to-Person | Booth Number: C6076

BEST INNOVATION OF AN EXISTING PRODUCT

Verity AG
Product: Autonomous inventory drones featuring coexistence | Booth Number: C3692

Schneider Electric
Product: Ecostruxure Expert Twin for Logistics | Booth Number: B7232

ForwardX Robotics
Product: Apex C1500-L | Booth Number: B3209

BEST IT INNOVATION

Optimal Discovery, LLC
Product: Optimal Slotting | Booth Number: B8056

Configura, Inc.
Product: CET Material Handling | Booth Number: B7853

Exotec
Product: Deepsky from Exotec® | Booth Number: B4202

BEST INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABILITY

PAC Machinery
Product: PAC FW 650SI INVERTED FLOW WRAPPER | Booth Number: C4488

WAGNER Fire Safety
Product: OxyReduct Fire Prevention System | Booth Number: B7845

Avery Dennison Smartrac
Product: Logistics Grade Linerless | Booth Number: A10123

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 2024 exhibitors were called to submit a new product, product line, technology or service or new application of existing products or technology that create quantifiable and sustainable results in terms of ROI, cost savings, customer satisfaction, etc.

On Monday, March 11, 2024, 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 2024. The winners in each category will be announced at MODEX 2024 on March 13th during MHI Industry Night with Colin Jost.

MHI would like to thank the seven industry professionals for graciously volunteering their time as Innovation Award judges.

To see more information and learn more about all the Innovation Award entries, visit modexshow.com/innovation-awards. For questions, contact Greg Baer at 704-714-8725.