FORMIC provides modular electric transport units that can be linked to move heavy components up to 75 t across uneven industrial sites. Each low‑profile module delivers sub‑centimeter positioning, terrain‑adaptive suspension, and optional automation with LiDAR obstacle detection and fleet coordination. The system is sold directly or leased with maintenance and automation services for shipyards, steel mills, aerospace assembly lines, and large‑scale construction facilities.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Industrial sites often need to relocate heavy, oversized components across confined or uneven terrain, but conventional transport equipment is either fixed‑capacity, requires extensive infrastructure, or lacks the precision needed for tight tolerances. This creates bottlenecks, higher labor costs, and increased risk of damage during handling.
Solution
FORMIC provides modular transport systems that can be assembled from standardized vehicle units to match any payload size—from 3.5 t to 5 t per module—and linked to achieve system capacities up to 75 t. Each unit features a low‑profile, high‑strength chassis with integrated drive and steering modules, enabling precise positioning and repeatable motion control even on rough ground. The modular architecture allows customers to reconfigure the fleet quickly for different load geometries or production layouts, reducing downtime and capital expenditure. An optional automation package adds programmable path planning, sensor‑based obstacle avoidance, and remote diagnostics, turning the hardware into a plug‑and‑play material‑handling solution.
Target Audience
Primary customers are heavy‑industry operators—shipyards, steel and aluminum mills, aerospace assembly lines, and large‑scale construction or logistics facilities—that require flexible, high‑precision material transport solutions.
Features
- Scalable modular units (C35 × 3.5 t, B50 × 5 t) that can be coupled to form transport trains up to 75 t system load
- Compact wheel‑track diameters (700 mm for C35, 965 mm for B50) for tight aisle navigation
- Integrated electric drive and steering actuators with closed‑loop position control for sub‑centimeter placement accuracy
- Terrain‑adaptive suspension and high‑traction tires delivering robust performance on uneven or inclined surfaces
- Plug‑in automation kit offering waypoint programming, LiDAR‑based obstacle detection, and CAN‑bus communication for fleet coordination
- Quick‑release coupling mechanism enabling on‑site reconfiguration within minutes without specialized tools
- Built‑in health‑monitoring sensors and OTA firmware updates for predictive maintenance and reduced service interruptions