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Manufacturers today face ongoing labor gaps, costly downtime, and mounting pressure to deliver products on time and in full. To break the cycle of hiring, retraining, and turning down business they can’t meet, many are turning to automation. But purchasing a system outright isn’t an option for manufacturers with limited capital, few internal engineering or maintenance experts, and little tolerance...
Read MoreAt PACK EXPO Las Vegas last week, Formic hosted its inaugural Formic Automation Community Customer Awards. Attendees gathered around our booth for a lively celebration with drinks in hand, as case packing and palletizing demonstrations played out in the background. Charcuterie boxes crafted with products from our customers sparked conversations about the wide-reaching impact of Formic automation across the United...
Read MoreCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Formic, a Full Service robotics provider for U.S. manufacturers, today announced a series of major milestones as it continues to accelerate automation adoption across the country. The company’s fleet of robots has now surpassed 400,000 production hours, the equivalent of more than 8 months of human labor delivered every single business day. Formic is on track to exceed 500,000...
Read MoreIn 2025, manufacturers have a lot to contend with. Ongoing labor gaps are making it more difficult than ever for manufacturers to deliver products in full and on time. For many, saying “yes” to new business simply isn’t feasible. One solution many manufacturers are turning to to increase capacity is automation. End-of-line automation allows teams to transition from ergonomically taxing...
Read MoreWe recently published our full-length book, Automate Now, built on 300+ years of combined manufacturing expertise. Below is a sneak peek at one of the most valuable chapters, TCO vs. ROI: What Really Matters in Automation, a deep dive into why ROI doesn't tell the full story of the true cost of automation. Want the entire book? Get your free copy here. TCO vs. ROI:...
Read MoreIt’s official: Formic’s full-length book, Automate Now, is out in the world. At more than 200 pages, the book compiles over 300 years of collective manufacturing expertise into a single, practical guide. We wrote Automate Now to answer the most common question we hear from CPG and food & beverage manufacturers: “How do I get started with automation?” That simple...
Read MoreFormic’s Full Service Automation model was recently spotlighted in The New York Times as a solution for closing labor gaps, boosting productivity, and keeping U.S. manufacturing competitive. Formic's customer, S&F Foods, emphasized how bringing in Formic's automation improved employees' lives: “We have very low turnover because we try to make jobs easier,” said Mike Calleja, Plant Manager. “We are a...
Read MoreWe recently published our full-length book, Automate Now, built on 300+ years of combined manufacturing expertise. Below is a sneak peek at one of the most valuable chapters, Your End-of-Line Automation Roadmap, a practical guide to laying the foundation for automation success the first time. Want the entire book? Get your free copy here. Getting Started with Automation You’re on board with...
Read MoreFor more than 25 years, Sunrise Family Farms has crafted yogurt, kefir, and buttermilk from locally sourced milk in Norwich, New York. What began in founder Dave Evans’ backyard — drawing on three generations of dairy farming — has grown into a thriving creamery just down the road, now led by Charlie Reinshagen and Roland Klimm, representing the next chapters of the...
Read MoreLast week, in Vacaville, CA, Mariani Packing’s facility buzzed with conversation. Leaders from food, beverage, and CPG companies — including Lundberg Family Farms, Grower Direct Nut, Superior Farms, Straus Family Creamery, and Victor Packing — had gathered for a day of learning, touring, and open discussion about automation. The event was part of the Formic Automation Community series, designed to...
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