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Case Packing

Robotic Case Packing.
No Capital Required.

Fully managed case packing systems for food, beverage, and CPG manufacturers: month-to-month pricing, 24/7 support, and results from day one.

Automate NOW · case packing
01 / Why Automate

Cut costs and improve line accuracy, automatically.

Case packing has always leaned on manual labor, but hiring, training, and retaining packers only gets harder. Demand spikes, multiplying SKUs, and labor shortages expose the real cost: inconsistent output, rising costs, and bottlenecks. Formic's fully managed robotic case packing eliminates those challenges from day one.

  • Vision-guided placement, correct orientation, secure pack, fewer defects
  • Predictable cycle times that feed throughput up and down the line
  • Reallocate packers to higher-value, higher-retention roles
Case packing quick-start checklist →
Formic robotic case packer placing jars into a case on a customer production lineRobotic case packing · 24/7
Results from day one

Why manufacturers automate case packing.

Uninterrupted, high-speed production

Robots run around the clock at peak performance, no fatigue, breaks, shift changes, or absenteeism slowing the line.

Accurate, consistent packing

Vision-guided movements place every product correctly and securely, fewer defects, less rework, a higher-quality finished product.

Reduced rework and product damage

Handling is tailored to your product's fragility, shape, and packaging format, protecting margins and customer trust.

Adaptable to high-mix SKUs

Flexible, programmable systems handle frequent changeovers and SKU variation, so agility never costs you throughput.

Lower labor costs, higher productivity

Reallocate hard-to-retain packers to higher-value roles. Reliable, repeatable output with less turnover and training overhead.

Improved safety and ergonomics

Automation removes the repetitive strain of manual packing, reducing injury claims and improving morale.

Top Load Case Packer
02 | Formic Case Packer

The Top Load Case Packer.

Pre-designed for rigid primary packaging into cases or trays. Fits tight floors, handles higher line speeds and weights.

  • Packs jars, cartons, canisters, cans, cups, bottles, tubs, bowls, clamshells & more
  • Unit weights up to 20 lbs
  • Pack rates up to 100 units/min
  • Compact 8' × 8' × 7' footprint
Get the Top Load data sheet →
03 | Formic Case Packer

The Flexible Case Packer.

A pre-configured packer that flexes across formats: variable case counts, mixed SKUs, and frequent changeovers, without re-engineering the cell each time.

  • Reconfigures fast for new SKUs, counts, and case patterns
  • Vision-guided pick-and-place across mixed formats
  • Built for high-mix, seasonal, and short-run lines
Get the Flexible data sheet →
Formic flexible case packer adapting to mixed product formats on a customer lineFlexible Case Packer
04 / Specialized Systems

Specialized Systems built for your line.

Bottles, bags, pouches, or oddly shaped products. The Formic solutions engineering team scopes and designs the right system for your line (delta robots, traditional drop packing, or vision-guided pick-and-place) built for your SKUs and packaging requirements.

  • Pick products directly from upstream conveyors or accumulation points
  • Detect orientation and make real-time adjustments
  • Place products into cases in the exact configuration needed
Scope my line →
Delta to drop packing
Integration

Seamless integration, minimal disruption.

Minimal downtime

Engineered to drop into your line and start running, with the shortest possible installation window.

Fits your floor

Tailored to your existing equipment, conveyors, and space, with no plant overhaul required.

Built to scale

Modular by design, so the system grows with new SKUs, new lines, and rising volume.

What's Included

One flat monthly fee. Zero capital required.

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.

And the fastest deployment on the market.

→System design and layout
→All robots, grippers, and parts
→Software, programming, and controls
→On-site installation and training
→Ongoing service and corrective maintenance
→24/7 monitoring and support
FAQ

Case packing questions.

Will it integrate with our existing equipment?
Absolutely. Our case packers are designed to work with your existing setup.
What if something goes wrong?
Formic provides 24/7 support and corrective maintenance. This is all included in your monthly fee, with performance SLAs written into every agreement.
Is training required?
Training is provided, and the systems are simple for your team to operate.

Lock in your counts.
Lock in your line.

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