Automotive
Built to keep pace with automotive production
Automotive manufacturing depends on precision, coordination, and uninterrupted material flow at every stage. Formova helps manufacturers create more connected, resilient production environments through intelligent mobile automation designed to improve throughput, reduce disruption, and keep operations forever in motion.
Total Automation Intelligence
Advanced vehicles, intelligent software, and responsive support—working together to keep your operation moving today and over time.
Built for the way you move
Purpose-built mobile automation designed to perform in real-world environments. From precise navigation to heavy-load handling, Formova vehicles deliver the reliability and flexibility your operation depends on—day in and day out.
Why automotive industry leaders keep moving with Formova
Faster material flow
Boost production with up to 30% faster throughput, improved on-time delivery, and reduced cycle times.
Reduced labor dependency
Cut forklift driver labor by 90%+ and address labor shortages with automated, redundant mobile fleets.
Smarter cost savings
Reduce fork-lift operator costs to the equivalent of $4/hour and save over $6,000 per forklift annually in damage-related expenses.
Intelligent material handling
Ensure the right material gets to the right place—faster and more accurately—with mōt.OS®, our innovate software that manages multiple fleets and manufacturers in a single operating system.
Zero errors, zero accidents
Achieve a 100% reduction in forklift-related human error and eliminate forklift-related injuries with intelligent safety systems and fully autonomous operation.
Reduce space
With precise, on-time delivery of the right materials, line-side parts buffer storage is reduced or eliminated.
Purpose-built for automotive applications
Formova’s automation solutions are ready for everything from internal combustion assembly to EV battery production.
Typical applications:
- Just-in-time component delivery
- Raw material transport
- Assembly line delivery
- Battery cell/module handling
- Trailer loading/unloading
Plant types:
- Stamping
- Propulsion
- Power train
- Assembly
- Battery / Tire
Vehicle types:
- Counterbalance forked
- Reach
- Tug / Tow
- Omnidirectional conveyor deck
- Automatic trailer loading / unloading
FOR moving smarter with
mōt.OS® is the intelligence behind the motion—one platform offering total control. Orchestrate multiple fleets from multiple manufacturers and respond in real time as conditions change, all while gaining the insights needed to continuously improve performance.
Discover mōt.OS®Safety engineered in
Formova leads the industry in automated guided vehicle (AGV) safety with a collaborative risk assessment approach and proactive safety planning that goes beyond compliance.
- Over 500 million safe operating hours in the field
- Active members of ANSI/ITSDF B56.5, ISO 3691-4, A3/RIA R15.08, MAG (MHI), ASTM F45
- Real-time obstacle detection and collision avoidance
- Comprehensive operator and facility training
- Ongoing safety optimization as environments evolve
Cybersecurity-backed innovation
Formova takes security as seriously as safety. As manufacturers adopt connected technologies, we help protect your operations from evolving cyber threats.
- SOC 2 audited, with ISO 27001 certification pending
- Continuous system updates and hardening
- Secure system architecture to safeguard data and uptime
Customer care PRoCARE® packages
Our PRoCARE® packages are designed to ensure your systems run smoothly, securely, and efficiently.
Customized service plans
Flexible options tailored to your operational needs, budget, and performance goals.
Global & local support teams
Rapid-response service from experts who understand your environment—wherever you are.
ROI-driven system optimization
Proactive insights and adjustments to maximize performance and extend system life.
Operator training & risk mitigation
Hands-on education and best practices to reduce downtime and ensure safe, confident use.
Cybersecurity support
Guidance and tools to help safeguard your infrastructure and maintain compliance.
Let’s keep every line in motion
From inbound materials to end-of-line logistics, Formova helps automotive manufacturers coordinate movement more intelligently to improve throughput, reduce disruption, and maintain continuous production.