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While Georgia Nut Company had considered automation for years in hopes of staying on top of production schedules, the performance risk associated with making such an investment prevented them from moving forward — until they discovered Formic's robotic automation rentals. Now, the company can palletize up to 10 cases per minute and has streamlined processes. Read the full customer story here: https://hubs.la/Q02ZfzSX0

?? Warehouse operations are going through a transformation. Recently, Formic's Danielle Vigent joined host Joe McGrath on The Automation Insider podcast to dive into how robotics and AI are streamlining operations. Plus, learn how Formic speeds up system deployment to avoid lengthy factory downtime! Listen here: https://hubs.la/Q02Z4G880

It's that time of year again: we're once again asking for your insights and participation in our annual "State of CPG Manufacturing Report." By participating, you get exclusive early access to report findings and 5 participants will be randomly selected to win a $100 Amazon gift card.?Take the survey here: https://hubs.la/Q02YfF2H0

When Cameron's Coffee needed to unlock its next level for growth, robotic palletizing felt like the natural solution to address both labor challenges and a commitment to drive improvement for scalability. But with no previous experience in this area, robotic automation was a new, expensive, and risky concept for the team. To get automation right the first time, they turned to Formic. Here's how we led the way on their automation journey: https://hubs.la/Q02Yff1w0

?? Every year, we collect insightful data from manufacturers like you for our “Formic State of CPG Manufacturing Report," and we're looking for your insights and participation again to continue creating a valuable tool for CPG manufacturers. Participation grants you exclusive early access to report findings. Plus, 5 participants will be randomly selected to win a $100 Amazon gift card! Take the survey: https://hubs.la/Q02YfHsM0

There are currently 1.5 million unfilled manufacturing jobs in the U.S. today, and it’s no secret that companies are struggling to fill labor gaps right now. To keep up with demand, many companies are turning to temp labor. But temp labor is exactly what it implies: temporary. We explored 5 reasons why temp labor isn't a strategic solution and how Full Service Automation Rentals can build a permanent workforce: https://hubs.la/Q02YfvHL0

Mi Rancho produces millions of pounds of goods per year and is experiencing double-digit year-over-year growth. As their business has grown, the Mi Rancho team has encountered more and more challenges related to finding and retaining reliable labor and improving employee safety. In a position common to thousands of other SMBs — identifying the need for automation for business growth but lacking CapEx budget and robotics experience — they turned to Formic. After experiencing success, Mi Rancho added more systems for its other production lines. Read on here: https://hubs.la/Q02Y7L-60

Happy Veterans Day from the Formic team to you. Today and every day, we remember and honor all who have served or are actively serving. Inside Formic, we're honoring our own veteran employees like Ben Thompson, our Robotic Systems Engineering Manager, and Karl Barry, our Head of Monitoring and Maintenance. To veterans everywhere, THANK YOU! ????

Earlier this week at Pack Expo, we officially introduced our newest program removing the traditional financial and operational barriers to automation adoption and success: our Full Service Palletizer Rental program. This program has no unwelcome surprises and includes: - Access to 4 different fully supported turnkey cobot and industrial palletizing systems - A fixed monthly rate with unlimited equipment usage - 24/7 technical support - 100% preventative and corrective maintenance coverage - Contracted performance rates - and more We break down the program and why we chose palletizing here: https://hubs.la/Q02Xw_4W0

?? Our CEO Saman Farid recently gave a TEDx Talk on how robotics and automation can revitalize the U.S. manufacturing industry and reduce reliance on offshore production. Listen as he addresses: - The potential for humans and robots to work side-by-side to create a safer and more productive workplace, - How investing in robotics drives economic growth, - and how AI is poised to automate the process of automating. Listen here: https://hubs.la/Q02Xm2rD0