About Modula

Founded in 1987 in Italy, Modula has developed over the past 30 years into a global leader in automated storage solutions.

Modula has established R&D and manufacturing facilities worldwide, and in 2019 it set up a factory in Suzhou, China, serving the entire Asia-Pacific market. Its product series includes Modula Lift, Modula Slim, Modula Next, and Modula Flexibox.

In the practice of logistics automation, companies are no longer only focused on whether warehouse operations are faster, more accurate, or less labor-intensive. These are no longer just “efficiency issues” but matters directly tied to overall business performance:

  • Can limited floor space store more SKUs?
  • Can outbound speed and accuracy enhance customer experience?
  • Can storage methods keep up with business expansion?

It is against this backdrop that Modula Lift stands out. As one of the most installed vertical lift modules (VLMs) worldwide, it transforms storage by turning it vertical and adopting a “goods-to-person” workflow.

Modula Lift:
Creating Infinite Possibilities in Limited Space

Modula Lift is suitable for a wide range of industries, including machining, electronics and electrical, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and aftermarket spare parts centers.

Whether in large warehouses or forward stocking locations, Modula Lift can be flexibly deployed to achieve efficient material management.

It can store various types of items—from spare parts, small components, electronic elements, tools and fixtures, finished and semi-finished products to cosmetics and medicines. The Lift system supports mixed tray management of different heights and weight classes, maximizing space utilization while maintaining flexibility and safety.

Key Highlights

1.Maximized Space Utilization
Modula Lift makes full use of building height through modular design, converting vertical space into effective storage area. The maximum standard unit height reaches 16.1 meters, maximum load capacity up to 90,000 kg, reducing footprint by up to 90%.

2.Enhanced Picking Efficiency
Depending on configuration, Modula Lift can handle up to 90 trays per hour. With picking aids such as indicator lights and displays, collaboration between operators and the machine becomes smoother.

Single or dual-level delivery and multi-station parallel operation effectively reduce tray waiting time and improve overall workflow.

3.Safety and Cleanliness Combined
A fully enclosed design keeps dust out of the storage area. Access openings are equipped with horizontal and vertical light curtains; safety doors open automatically when trays move in or out, ensuring reliable and safe operations.

4.Traceable Inventory and Reliable Operations
The WMS system records picking and replenishment processes, enabling real-time inventory monitoring. It can also communicate bidirectionally with ERP, MRP, and DMS systems. Built-in weight and dynamic height management features automatically weigh, measure, and intelligently assign storage positions, effectively preventing overloading or misplacement.

5.Ergonomic Design
Materials are delivered automatically to the most comfortable picking height, reducing bending, reaching, and lifting motions, making work easier and lowering workplace injury risks.

Structure, Craftsmanship, and Materials:
The Industrial-Grade “Solid Foundation”

  • Self-supporting steel structure: No reliance on external panels; overall load capacity up to 80 tons (reinforced models up to 90 tons).
  • Load-bearing and transmission: Galvanized steel load-bearing structure; Eagle reinforced steel-wire synchronous belts with “V”-groove design to prevent slippage, guided by six positioning rollers on each side for smooth operation.
  • Standards and Certifications: Certified by Germany’s TÜV-GS, meaning it has undergone rigorous testing and complies with high industrial safety and reliability standards. Its design and manufacturing also follow international quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).

Tray and Access Opening Configurations:
How to Choose the Right Setup for Different Scenarios

1.Internal Access Opening
Ideal for space-constrained areas with strict aisle requirements. Compact footprint, centralized operator flow.

2.External Access Opening
Suitable for large or heavy items, allows integration with light cranes or forklifts, with full safety light curtain protection.

3.Single-Level Delivery
Good for low-to-medium throughput and quick picking, simple structure and cost-efficient.

4.Dual-Level Delivery
Best for fast-paced environments; the next tray can pre-position while another is being accessed, reducing idle time.

5.Multi-Side/Multi-Level Picking
Supports double-sided or cross-floor operations, alleviates congestion on a single side, and improves parallel workflow.

Integrated Applications:
Connecting Lift to Your Supply Chain

Automation Interfaces: Integrates with conveyors, robots, manipulators, light cranes, put-to-light walls, etc., enabling seamless automation from inbound to picking to outbound.

Integration with robots and cranes

Software Connectivity: Modula WMS Base (for small or growing warehouses) and WMS Premium (end-to-end solution for complex businesses). Supports bidirectional integration with ERP/MRP/DMS systems, syncing master data with operational data.

Selection Recommendations

  • Space Priority: Internal opening + single-level delivery + narrow-depth trays (654 mm) to cover main SKUs with minimal footprint.

Single-level internal access opening

  • Throughput Priority: Dual-level delivery + front/rear double-sided or multiple machines in parallel, with optional put-to-light wall or chute buffers.

Dual-level external access opening

  • Heavy Load Priority: External opening + mechanical assistance + automatic doors + weight management; trays width 3,100–4,100 mm, depth 857 mm.

Integration with robots

  • Clean/Sensitive Goods: Automatic doors + fully enclosed design + ESD protection + access control; can be linked with temperature/humidity or fire protection systems.

Storing sensitive medicines

Conclusion

Modula Lift is not just a storage device but a complete intelligent warehouse solution.

Choosing Modula Lift means choosing to make storage more than just storage—it becomes a core force that drives efficiency, ensures safety, and enables intelligent management.