MODEX 2024, hosted by MHI, marked a significant milestone in the world of material handling innovation and technology. With a record-breaking attendance of 48,733 attendees, this year's event was the largest MODEX to date, showcasing the rapid growth and evolution of the supply chain industry. Spanning 580,000 square feet and featuring 1,200 exhibitors, MODEX 2024 served as the epicenter for groundbreaking advancements in automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, and more.
HAWKER® showcased our latest advanced technologies – the HAWKER FLEX® Elite TPPL battery, the HAWKER FLEX® Li3 80V lithium-ion battery, the HAWKER® WPT wireless charging, and the HAWKER LifePlus® Xtreme outdoor charger. Our booth was a hub of excitement, where attendees had the opportunity to explore the latest in battery and charger technology designed to drive efficiency, sustainability, and reliability in material handling operations.
Let’s recap some of our biggest highlights from MODEX 2024!
Our cutting-edge power solutions were at the heart of our showcase, each tailored to meet the evolving needs of modern supply chain environments. One standout was the HAWKER LifePlus® Xtreme, an outdoor battery charger designed to conquer the toughest challenges faced by ground support equipment (GSE) and outdoor operations.
With its full IP54 rating, the HAWKER LifePlus® Xtreme ensures uninterrupted power delivery, even in the harshest of weather conditions, empowering businesses to maintain productivity regardless of the environment.
The HAWKER LifePlus® Xtreme IP54 rated charger is a cost-effective and rugged power solution that offers superior protection, fast charging, and efficient energy usage. The HAWKER LifePlus® Xtreme will not only keep your equipment running smoothly but also help reduce operational downtime and costs.
For businesses seeking to maximize throughput while minimizing environmental impact, HAWKER® presents the HAWKER FLEX® Elite TPPL battery.
Boasting a significant increase in daily throughput compared to standard Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) batteries, the HAWKER FLEX® Elite TPPL battery is equipped with advanced features such as onboard battery management and active cooling, making it an ideal choice for multi-shift operations and environmentally conscious facilities.
The HAWKER FLEX® Elite TPPL battery provides significant operational benefits and a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) compared to traditional flooded, gel or air mixed batteries.
Why? Because HAWKER FLEX® Elite batteries are assembled using a thin grid design of high-purity lead. This innovative TPPL design offers more available power via more plates per bloc and increased plate surface area.
Standard TPPL Technology has over a decade of proven field use and is a smart option for light to medium applications, where the HAWKER FLEX® Elite battery is best suited for heavy-duty, demanding applications using opportunity charging windows.
In fact, HAWKER FLEX® Elite TPPL batteries can attain a 40 to 80% State of Charge (SoC) in one hour when using an appropriately matched HAWKER® charger. This allows you to maximize performance in partial SoC operations, while maximizing the highest SoC daily.
Another highlight of the HAWKER® booth was the HAWKER FLEX® Li3 80V battery, a maintenance-free, powerhouse engineered for fast recharge, extended run times, and high energy capacity in a smaller footprint. Designed to meet the demands of heavy-duty applications, including those transitioning from traditional fuel sources to sustainable alternatives, the HAWKER FLEX® Li3 80V battery represents a leap forward in sustainability, efficiency, and performance.
The addition of our HAWKER FLEX® Li3 80V batteries will fill the current needs of the most demanding operations carrying very heavy loads.
Recently, the HAWKER FLEX® Li3 80V lithium battery successfully and officially obtained the 80V Motive Power Lithium UL2580 Rev3 Certification! This certification is more stringent in requiring batteries to be at 55°C, rather than ambient, at the start of thermal runaway testing. The Rev3 Certification is valid for both our V8.1 and V12 variants, with their populated and depopulated versions.
Rounding out our lineup was the debut of our advanced wireless charging system, the HAWKER® WPT (Wireless Power Transfer). Engineered to streamline charging for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), this charger eliminates the need for physical connectors, offering a safe, convenient, and maintenance-free solution for modern facilities.
With contact-free charging pads and intuitive touchscreen controls, the HAWKER® WPT ensures seamless operation, allowing businesses to automate their charging processes with ease.
What Makes it the Most Technologically Advanced Automated HAWKER® Wireless Charging System?
The HAWKER® WPT wireless charging system offers maximum flexibility with a wide variety of vehicles and battery chemistries.
With MODEX 2024 in the books, we hope that the impact of our presence at the event reverberates throughout the industry. With our constant pursuit of innovative solutions and unwavering commitment to excellence, we continue to invest in a future powered by efficiency, sustainability, and reliability.
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As we wrap up another successful tradeshow, the Hawker Powersource, Inc. family extends thanks to all who've contributed to our success. Explore our advanced motive power solutions and learn more about our Quick Ship Program, delivering batteries within 24 hours. Find the solutions you need by connecting with a HAWKER® dealer near you or contacting us today!
