Case packing typically requires the most manual labor on your production line - straining an already difficult hiring, training, and retention process for your business, and leaving it in a precarious position for reliable production. When demand spikes, SKUs multiply, or labor shortages hit, it gets even harder. At that point, the limitations of a human-dependent process become painfully clear: inconsistent output, rising costs, slow cycle times, and operational bottlenecks.
Formic’s fully managed robotic case packing solutions eliminate these challenges and unlock a new level of efficiency for your packaging line.
Here’s why manufacturers are automating case packing today and seeing results from day one:
Manual packers can only work so fast and only for so long. Fatigue, breaks, shift changes, and absenteeism all impact consistency. Our case packing robots operate around the clock, maintaining peak performance every hour of the day without downtime or variability.
Robots don’t guess. They follow precise logic and vision-guided movements to ensure every product is placed correctly, oriented properly, and packed securely. That translates to fewer defects, less rework, and a higher-quality finished product.
Misplaced or damaged products not only hurt your margins but also erode customer trust. Automated case packing minimizes these issues with exact handling tailored to your product’s fragility, shape, and packaging format.
If your operation handles frequent product changeovers or SKU variations, automation becomes even more valuable. Our systems are flexible and programmable, making them ideal for operations where agility is essential.
Instead of staffing multiple, hard to retain people for repetitive, low-value packing tasks, you can reallocate your workforce to higher-value roles with higher retention rates and see an immediate improvement in reliable, repeatable productivity. All while reducing turnover and training overhead.
Repetitive motion injuries and poor ergonomics are a major concern in manual packing environments. Automation removes this physical strain from your team, reducing injury claims and improving employee morale.
Formic’s robotic case packing systems are built to keep your lines running faster, longer, and smarter without the operational drag of manual labor or the financial strain of capital investment.
Case packing is the critical bridge between production and distribution and automation ensures that the bridge is fast, consistent, and dependable. At Formic, we don’t just drop in a robot and walk away. We design fully integrated systems that handle your products with the care and precision your operation demands.
Whether you’re packing bottles, bags, pouches, or oddly shaped products, our case packing robots, The Formic solutions engineering team will scope and design the best solution for your line. Using everything from delta robots to traditional drop packing our systems:
This is a system built for your operation, your SKUs, and your packaging requirements. From high-speed lines with rigid cartons to delicate placements for fragile or flexible products, Formic provides the solution to fit your throughput goals and space constraints.
One of the biggest concerns about automation is the fear of disruption but Formic makes integration smooth. Our systems are:
And we work fast — with our wide range of connections in the market, we can provide the fastest lead times and swiftest deployment schedules.
One Flat Monthly Fee — All-Inclusive, Zero Capital Required
Forget CapEx, piecemeal vendors, or unpredictable maintenance & service costs. Formic’s case packing automation comes bundled under one predictable monthly fee that includes:
You don’t spend CapEx on the equipment. You don’t worry about repairs. You don’t pay for downtime. You just get results from day one.
We install and maintain. You just run your line smoother than ever before.
