CMES Robotics and Engineering Innovation to Showcase AI Parcel Handling at MODEX 2026

The joint system pairs CMES Robotics' AI Vision piece picking technology with EII's Chameleon® Parcel Sorting System.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:21pm

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A highly detailed, glowing 3D macro illustration of an AI-powered robotic arm gripping and lifting a cardboard parcel box from a stack, surrounded by a futuristic cybernetic infrastructure of conveyor belts and sorting mechanisms, all illuminated by neon cyan and magenta lights, conceptually representing the automation of parcel handling in modern distribution centers.An AI-powered robotic system automates the complex task of parcel handling, streamlining distribution center operations.Atlanta Today

CMES Robotics USA and Engineering Innovation (EII) will showcase a fully integrated AI-powered parcel handling solution at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta. The joint system pairs CMES Robotics' AI Vision piece picking technology with EII's Chameleon® Parcel Sorting System to deliver a complete gaylord-to-conveyor automation platform designed to help distribution centers and fulfillment operations increase throughput, reduce manual labor, and handle real-world parcel variability.

Why it matters

As e-commerce volumes continue to surge, distribution centers face growing pressure to automate labor-intensive processes like gaylord unloading and parcel feeding. This integrated AI-powered solution from CMES Robotics and EII aims to address a major bottleneck in parcel handling operations, enabling faster throughput and reduced reliance on manual labor.

The details

The live demonstrations at MODEX will show how CMES Robotics' AI Vision identifies and grips parcels of varying shapes, sizes, and orientations directly from a gaylord, then places each item onto a conveyor for downstream processing by EII's Chameleon sorting system. This seamless, high-speed piece picking solution combines two industry-leading automation platforms to tackle one of the most labor-intensive tasks in distribution.

  • MODEX 2026 will take place April 13-16 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
  • The joint CMES Robotics and EII solution will be showcased live at Booth B15732.

The players

CMES Robotics USA

A leader in AI-driven robotic automation, delivering intelligent piece picking, depalletizing, and material handling solutions for warehouses, fulfillment centers, and manufacturers.

Engineering Innovation, Inc. (EII)

A leader in automation solutions for parcel handling and distribution environments, designing and delivering scalable systems that streamline sorting, labeling, and manifesting processes for high-volume parcel operations.

Don Caddy

CEO of Engineering Innovation, Inc.

Alex Choe

President of CMES Robotics USA.

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What they’re saying

“CMES brings a new level of capability to the table. Their AI-driven picking technology enables our customers to automate processes that were once manual and difficult to scale. Integrated with our Chameleon SLAM system, it adds a new layer of automation that grows with our customers as their needs evolve. We're looking forward to showcasing this at MODEX.”

— Don Caddy, CEO, Engineering Innovation, Inc.

“Combining CMES AI Vision with Eii gives customers a proven, production-ready solution for one of the most persistent manual tasks in any distribution operation. MODEX is the right place to show this running live.”

— Alex Choe, President, CMES Robotics USA

What’s next

CMES Robotics and EII will be showcasing the live, integrated solution at Booth B15732 during MODEX 2026, April 13-16, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

The takeaway

This integrated AI-powered parcel handling solution from CMES Robotics and EII represents a significant advancement in distribution center automation, enabling faster throughput, reduced manual labor, and more efficient handling of real-world parcel variability - a critical need as e-commerce volumes continue to surge.