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A large manufacturing facility filled with production equipment and automated machinery demonstrates industrial automation solutions. A large manufacturing facility filled with production equipment and automated machinery demonstrates industrial automation solutions.

Manufacturing


Move more. Waste less. Build better.


Manufacturing operations are under constant pressure to produce more, adapt faster, and operate with greater consistency. Formova helps manufacturers create more connected, resilient production environments through intelligent mobile automation that improves material flow, reduces disruption, and keeps 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.

A blue Formova CB1500 automated guided vehicle (agv) transports a pallet through a manufacturing facility.

Why manufacturers 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.

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Ready for any manufacturing environment

From high-mix assembly to heavy industrial production, Formova’s automation solutions are engineered to meet the specific demands of your workflow, load types, and facility layout.

Typical applications:

  • Raw material receiving and delivery
  • WIP (work-in-process) staging
  • Line-side part delivery
  • Finished goods and packaging transport
  • Storage, buffering, and outbound logistics

Facility types served:

  • Automotive manufacturing
  • Building material manufacturing
  • Food & beverage manufacturing
  • Chemical manufacturing
  • Solar panel manufacturing
  • Pharma manufacturing
  • Tissue, paper, and packaging manufacturing
  • Other

Vehicle types:

  • Counterbalance forked
  • Reach
  • Tug / Tow
  • Omnidirectional conveyor deck
  • Automatic trailer loading / unloading
  • Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)

Rolled sheet metal coils in a large industrial manufacturing facility. Rolled sheet metal coils in a large industrial manufacturing facility.
A technician monitors warehouse on a computer screen, using Formova mot.os.

FOR moving smarter with

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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.

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Safety engineered in

Formova leads the industry in 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
A row of automated guided vehicles (agvs) positioned inside a warehouse facility.

A digital shield icon sits at the center of a glowing circuit board graphic, representing cybersecurity and secure mobile automation software for connected automation solutions.

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.

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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 production moving

From raw materials to finished goods, Formova helps manufacturers create more connected, efficient operations built to adapt with changing demand.

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