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Formic Joins NAIA to Boost U.S. Manufacturing Automation
Slice of Manufacturing Team
March 26, 2025
Key Highlights:
Formic joins the New American Industrial Alliance (NAIA) to advance U.S. manufacturing automation
Over 1,000 factory employees trained by Formic to operate automation systems
Aims to double U.S. global manufacturing share from 15% to 30% by 2035
300%+ growth in 2024 and 250,000+ production hours achieved
Works alongside innovators like Dirac, Palantir, and Atomic Industries
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes:
“The key to modernizing U.S. manufacturing isn’t only in breakthrough technology — that’s only the first step — it’s driving widespread accessibility and adoption of robotics and continued investment in building a skilled workforce to operate it.”
“We joined NAIA to work alongside companies like Formic who have priorities that extend beyond pure business profitability and goals but speak to a greater need to grow the current U.S. manufacturing sector.”
“Formic has changed the way more than 100 factories operate in the U.S. and has been a trailblazing example of how technology investments and automation will reindustrialize U.S. manufacturing.”
Why This Matters:
Formic’s alignment with NAIA signifies a strategic move toward reindustrializing America by making robotics more accessible and investing in workforce development. This collaboration highlights a growing movement to reclaim U.S. manufacturing strength, ensure national security through domestic capacity, and provide sustainable careers in an increasingly automated industry.