Swisslog will be »Ready for the NEXT« at Logistics & Automation Madrid 2026

Swisslog, a global leader in warehouse automation and software will showcase the next generation of intelligent warehouse automation at Logistics & Automation taking place from 11-12 November at IFEMA, Madrid. 

Under the theme »Ready for the NEXT«, Swisslog will demonstrate how businesses can combine robotics, automation, software and data to respond to changing operational demands and build more flexible, efficient and connected warehouses. 

Located in Hall 4, Stand 4C10, Swisslog will showcase how intelligent automation extends beyond individual technologies to create smarter, more connected warehouse operations. In a dedicated demonstration area, visitors will gain insights into solutions designed to support the autonomous warehouse of the future. Leading Swisslog’s presence at the event will be Giulia Colombi, Managing Director EMEA, and Albert Sánchez Espinosa, Branch Manager Iberia, who will also participate in a panel discussion on the second day of the exhibition.

Advanced robotics for the warehouse of the future

At Logistics & Automation 2026, visitors to the Swisslog stand will have the opportunity to experience two live automation demonstrations. One highlight is the AutoStore R5 robot, showcasing a compact, high-density storage and order-picking solution designed to maximize space utilization while improving picking speed and operational efficiency. The second demonstration features KUKA’s AMR KMP 1500P, an autonomous mobile robot for pallet transport that combines high payload capacity, intelligent navigation, and advanced safety features to deliver flexible material handling in dynamic warehouse environments.

And to demonstrate how AutoStore is a comprehensive intralogistics system that expands on the concept of intelligent handling, the range of demos at the stand is rounded off with:

• AutoCase: for the management of boxes and individual items.
• FlexBins: which allows up to three bin sizes (220, 230 and 425 mm) to be combined within the same Grid.
• ItemPiQ: efficient automated order fulfilment with robotic piece-picking.
• SynQ: warehouse management software that orchestrates automation, data and workflows across the entire intralogistics ecosystem.

Together, the technologies demonstrate an important shift in warehouse automation: from individual automated processes towards connected systems in which robotics, software and data work together to optimise the flow of goods.

From the first robot to the smart warehouse

On 12 November at 12.00, Albert Sánchez Espinosa will take part in the round-table discussion »From the first robot to the smart warehouse: keys to successful automation«, held in the Lab&Tech room. 

The session will explore the path companies must follow, from introducing their first robot to establishing a fully smart warehouse, focusing on the key factors required for a logistics automation project to be successful.

»Automation is no longer simply about introducing robots into the warehouse. It is about building an intelligent ecosystem in which robotics, software and data work in a coordinated manner. The real challenge for companies is to move forward step by step, identifying the needs of their operations and choosing the technologies that will enable them to gain efficiency, flexibility and adaptability. At Logistics & Automation, we want to share Swisslog’s expertise and demonstrate how this journey can grow from the very first robot to a truly smart, future-proof warehouse,« concludes Albert Sánchez Espinosa.

Through its prominent participation, Swisslog reaffirms its commitment to the Spanish logistics market, introducing industry professionals to its latest robotics and data solutions for warehouse automation.