Forged Path Automation — Built by Process Engineers
Built by Process Engineers. Focused on Getting It Right.
Chris Urban founded Forged Path Automation after spending decades working inside manufacturing environments — on the floor, in the cell, and in the middle of real production challenges. Furthermore, Chris brings 25 years of hands-on manufacturing and leadership experience, growing multiple businesses from small subsidiaries to multimillion-dollar operations with global reach.
He has led complex facility expansions, international business development, and the successful launch and sale of multiple manufacturing ventures. In 2025, Chris launched this company to simplify and automate manufacturing processes — applying his deep expertise to deliver practical, turnkey solutions alongside his customers.
Over and over again, he saw the same gap in the industry: automation providers selling equipment without fully owning the process. Consequently, the company was created to close that gap.
We design, build, install, train, and support complete robotic cell solutions — taking full responsibility for the entire process from concept through long-term operation. There are no handoffs, no finger-pointing, and no disappearing after installation.
