Rockwell Automation to Debut End-to-End Autonomous Operations at MODEX 2026
Production logistics showcase will demonstrate how manufacturers can connect machines, material movement, and systems across their facility.
KITCHENER, ON—April 6, 2026—Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced it will showcase its production logistics solution at MODEX. This marks the first time Rockwell is presenting a connected approach to material flow and production operations on the Material Handling Industry (MHI) stage.
The demonstration shows how production logistics enables manufacturers to connect machines, material movement and systems across their facility, enabling end-to-end autonomous operations and transforming fragmented automation into a coordinated operation. From simulation through to execution, manufacturers can design, orchestrate and automate material flow across their plant floors, helping improve throughput, reduce bottlenecks and bolster operational resilience. This capability is becoming increasingly critical as adoption of robotics and automation technologies is projected to grow from 41% today to 83% within the next five years, according to the MHI 12th Annual Industry Report. The same report ranks these technologies as having the highest potential to create a competitive advantage at 63%.
“Rather than showcasing individual automation technologies, Rockwell is presenting a plant-wide approach that connects material movement with production operations,” said Greg Gernert Jr., VP of production logistics and technology integration at Rockwell Automation. “This reflects a broader shift across the industry, where material movement is no longer a standalone automation project; it’s a coordinated system that directly drives operational outcomes across the factory floor.”
Key components of Rockwell’s production logistics solution include:
- Digital twin simulation with Emulate3D: Model, test, and optimize workflows before deployment.
- Rockwell's purpose-built orchestration software: Connect machines, material handling, and production processes into a unified operation.
- Autonomous material movement with OTTO AMRs: Enable safe, flexible material transport across all workflows in the facility.
- Strategic consulting from Kalypso: Identify high-impact automation opportunities and implement scalable solutions.
A recent deployment at one of the world’s largest automotive OEMs delivered a 20% increase in production rate, demonstrating the transformation potential of Rockwell’s autonomous operations capabilities. By connecting machines, material movement and systems into a unified operational ecosystem, Rockwell helps manufacturers move beyond disconnected automation initiatives toward fully integrated, end-to-end autonomous operations across their facility.
Rockwell will be showcasing its production logistics solution at MODEX 2026 (Atlanta, GA, April 13-16), offering visitors the opportunity to explore how connected systems enable manufacturers to simulate and deploy end-to-end autonomous production flow across the plant.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2025. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise® to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
About OTTO by Rockwell Automation
OTTO by Rockwell Automation provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling inside manufacturing facilities and warehouses worldwide. Proven in leading manufacturing facilities around the world, OTTO AMRs have accumulated over twelve million hours of driving experience in some of the most demanding industrial environments. In October 2023, OTTO was acquired by Rockwell Automation.