About this episode

The episode discusses the practical applications of robotics and AI in warehouses as showcased at CeMAT 2026.

From cold chain robotics to humanoid AI, what will actually deliver value on the warehouse floor in 2026 might surprise you. At CeMAT 2026, Shane and Paul sat down with John Sauer from OPEX , Daniele Farioli from Modula , Maryam Ziaee from Slimstock, and Adam Frank from SugarAI , along with a Daemon robotics showcase, to break down what’s real versus hype. In this episode, we cover: How next-gen AS/RS systems are enabling multi-temperature storage without traditional cold rooms What humanoid robots can actually do today and how VR-trained AI models are shaping warehouse automation The evolution of vertical storage systems and how businesses are scaling high-speed fulfilment How inventory optimisation platforms are improving stock accuracy, cutting waste, and lifting revenue Why most manufacturers are sitting on untapped data and how AI-driven CRM is unlocking better forecasting If you're running warehouse operations, supply chain, or manufacturing, this episode gives you a grounded view of where automation and AI are really delivering results right now. Follow Manufacturing Tech Australia on Spotify and leave a review if this episode helped you. Show notes and links for this…

People in this episode

Hosts: Shane Williams, Paul Mason

Guests: John Sauer, Daniele Farioli, Maryam Ziaee, Adam Frank

Topics covered

• warehouse automation
• robotics
• AI in manufacturing
• inventory optimization
• cold chain logistics
• humanoid robots

Keywords

• robotics
• AI
• warehouse
• automation
• inventory optimization
• cold chain
• humanoid robots
• supply chain

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OPEX, Modula, Slimstock, SugarAI

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