April 15, 2026 | MODEX 2026 – Atlanta, GA
At MODEX 2026, Matrix Design Group hosted a panel discussion exploring how organizations are evolving beyond standalone safety solutions and implementing more connected, system-level approaches to collision avoidance.
Moderator:
- Karly Broerman, Sales Manager, Matrix Design Group
Panelists:
- Lewis Byers, Executive Vice President / COO, Hyundai Material Handling
- Denis Benden, Founder & President, Benco Industrial Equipment
- Doug Center, Health and Safety Manager, Hartmann Packaging
Moving Beyond Standalone Safety Solutions
Panelists discussed how organizations are no longer approaching collision avoidance as an isolated capability. Instead, the focus is shifting toward integrating technologies such as AI, vision systems, and data into a broader safety framework that supports operational consistency and long-term scalability.
Connecting Systems Across Operations
The conversation highlighted how combining multiple technologies enables improved visibility into operations. By integrating detection systems, data platforms, and equipment-level capabilities, organizations can better understand interactions between equipment and personnel and support more informed decision-making. [aianticollision.com]
This system-level approach allows safety to be addressed as part of overall operational performance rather than as a separate initiative.
Supporting Scalable Deployment
Panelists emphasized that enterprise organizations are evaluating safety technologies based on their ability to scale across mixed fleets and multiple facilities. Standardization, consistency, and long-term deployment support were identified as critical considerations in moving from isolated implementations to enterprise-wide programs.
Aligning Industry Roles to Enable Integration
The session also addressed how different parts of the ecosystem contribute to connected safety deployment. OEMs, dealers, and enterprise operators each play a role in aligning system capabilities, supporting implementation, and enabling consistent performance across environments.
Building Toward Connected Safety Strategies
The discussion reinforced that modern safety strategies are increasingly focused on how technologies work together. By aligning AI, vision systems, and data insights, organizations are building a more connected safety stack that supports risk reduction while enabling continuity across operations.