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Join Formic at PACK EXPO in Chicago from 11/3-11/6 to meet our team and discuss how automation can benefit your business! You don't want to miss these Formic events: - Happy Hour on 11/4 where you can hear firsthand from Formic customer MattPak Inc, - Formic CEO & Co-Founder Saman Farid's session on 11/5 on "Simplifying the Shift from Manual Production to Automation," - and an industrial palletizer demo! RSVP for happy hour here: https://hubs.la/Q02W1rGz0

Attending Pack Expo? Don't forget to RSVP at the event link below to join our Pints and Palletizers event - 11/4 from 3PM - 5PM in booth N-5069. Come unwind with your drink of choice, meet the Formic team, and see an industrial palletizer in action. Registered attendees will receive a signature souvenir Formic pint glass. See you there. Cheers! https://lnkd.in/g5w7ucfm #formic #packexpo #robotics

Our CEO, Saman Farid, will be taking the main stage at the Emerging Brands Central at Pack Expo '24. You won't want to miss it! 11/5 at 3:30-4PM CT on the Emerging Brands Stage (W-20049). As labor shortages grow, wages rise, and customer demands increase every day, automation is becoming a necessity for many businesses. However, the shift from manual processes to automated production systems can be intimidating due to high equipment costs and lack of internal expertise. We're here to share strategies and real-world examples from businesses who are leveraging new deployment models to realize their automation goals. For more information and a link to add to your show planner, follow the link below! https://lnkd.in/gTtyYWCX

What better way to unwind after a long day at Pack Expo than an ice cold beer? Join us on 11/4 in booth N-5069 and unwind with your drink of choice, meet the Formic team, learn about our new Standard Palletizer Program, and see our Industrial Palletizer in action. Space is limited (we don't have beer for all 45,000 of you) - so reserve your spot at the link below to get a souvenir Formic pint glass! https://lnkd.in/g5w7ucfm #packexpo #formic #robotics #packexpointernational #pmmi

What's going on in with automation in the packaging industry? Our CEO, Saman Farid, recently sat down with Jessie Schwartz of Strategic Packaging Partners, WBENC Certified to share his thoughts. Thank you for having us! And remember, if you're a packaging professional attending Pack Expo International, use our comp code 91F56 to get up to 5 free passes for you and your colleagues. We'll be in booth N-5069 - come say hi! #robotics #packaging #formic #madeinamerica

Planning on attending Pack Expo International '24? Use our comp code 91F56 to get up to 5 free passes for you and your colleagues. We'll be in booth N-5069 - come say hi! Hope to see you there. #packexpo24 #packexpointernational #formic #robotics

The founding principle of Formic is access. If robots work today, but they don't reach the factories that need them the most, then we are limiting the potential impact. Thank you Front Lines for the interview with our CEO Saman Farid. You can listen to the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/e7pyKX6C #formic #madeinamerica #robotics

The current longshoremen’s strike at ports on the east and gulf coasts serves as a stark reminder of not only the fragility of our supply chain, but also the physical and demanding work they perform, ensuring that goods flow efficiently through America’s ports. These workers face grueling hours in challenging weather conditions, lifting and moving heavy loads that are essential to our economy. As the volume of goods flowing through US ports continues to grow unimpeded, it’s unsurprising that longshoremen are demanding a $5/hour pay increase. With the rising cost of living and longer hours on the job, compensating them appropriately for their contributions is not only fair but essential to retaining skilled labor in these vital roles. However, addressing fair pay is only part of the solution. The increasing volume of goods moving through U.S. ports requires a modern approach, and that is where automation can play a pivotal role. Incorporating automated systems into port operations can complement the work longshoremen do, easing their workload while increasing the speed and efficiency of operations. Automation can help bridge the gap between limited manpower and the growing demand for throughput in the supply chain. The conversation between longshoremen and port authorities should not be about choosing between labor or technology—it should be about finding the right balance. By investing in both fair wages for workers and advanced automation technology, ports can future-proof themselves for the rising demands of global trade. Automation doesn’t replace the need for strong, skilled longshoremen; it enhances their capacity to get more done, making the system more resilient. Negotiating fair pay alongside the implementation of modern tools will not only support workers but also ensure a robust, efficient supply chain for years to come. In the end, longshoremen and automation must work hand-in-hand to maintain the lifeblood of global trade flowing through our ports.

Good continuous improvement engineers understand how to get the most our of their equipment. GREAT continuous improvement engineers understand how to get the most our of their equipment AND their allotted budgets. Learn how the best manufacturers are getting ahead by leveraging innovative financing approaches, featuring our CMO Shawn Fitzgerald and Austin Hennessy from Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc. If you want to know how they do it (with real world examples), register at the link below. So don't miss it! BONUS: We'll be making a special announcement about the future of Formic live on the webinar. https://lnkd.in/gj_3dp4G #webinar #formic #madeinamerica #americanmanufacturing #RaaS #continuousimprovementengineering

Webinar on October 3rd @ 3PM ET! We live in a time of rising labor and raw material costs, and yet, in many cases, budgets haven't kept up. And yet, smart continuous improvement engineers continue to execute on their operational goals. How do they do it? Join our own Shawn Fitzgerald and Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc.'s Austin Hennessy as they discuss how smart continuous improvement engineers are doing more with less. We'll have tons of real examples for you. You won't want to miss it! #RaaS #Formic #Webinar #MadeinAmerica