Why Automating Your Cannabis Production is the Smartest Investment You Can Make in 2025

In today’s competitive cannabis market, efficiency is everything. Operators who continue to rely on manual processes face ballooning labor costs, inconsistent quality, and slower output compared to competitors embracing automation. The solution? Investing in automated cannabis equipment that not only pays for itself in cost savings but also positions your business to scale profitably.

At Urth & Fyre, we connect cannabis operators with industry-leading automation technology designed specifically for flower, pre-roll, and packaging processes. Let’s break down why you should be automating today—and how our featured equipment can help.

1. Reduce Labor Costs by Thousands of Hours Per Year

Hand-packing cannabis products is time-intensive and costly. Automation dramatically cuts the need for repetitive manual work.

Take the Paxiom Canapa Precision Weighing System as an example:

• Throughput: Up to 3,600 3.5g units per hour or 1,500 1oz units per hour, depending on product.
• Labor Savings: What might take multiple employees all day can now be achieved in under an hour.
• Accuracy: Weighs to 0.001 grams, eliminating costly product giveaways and ensuring compliance.

With an MSRP of $90,000 and a proven ability to replace hundreds (if not thousands) of hours of manual labor annually, the ROI on this system is undeniable.

2. Increase Output and Take Market Share

The pre-roll category is one of the fastest-growing segments in cannabis retail. Yet many brands struggle to keep up with demand due to outdated manual rolling methods.

Enter the 4-Channel Automated Pre-Roll Machine:

• Speed: Produces up to 2,000 pre-rolls per hour.
• Flexibility: Handles multiple strains simultaneously and sizes from 0.25–2g.
• Scalability: Expand from 2 to 8 channels as your production grows.

By automating, operators can stop losing out on pre-roll shelf space and start taking market share with consistent, high-volume production.

3. Improve Consistency and Compliance

Automation doesn’t just make things faster—it makes them more precise. Equipment like the PrimoCombi multi-head weigher ensures consistent packaging weights, reducing regulatory risk while delivering a consistent experience to consumers.

Meanwhile, automated pre-roll machines ensure every joint looks, feels, and smokes the same—boosting customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.

4. ROI That Pays for Itself

When you factor in:

• Reduced labor costs
• Higher throughput and increased revenue potential
• Reduced compliance risks
• Fewer customer complaints and returns

…the math becomes clear: automation equipment often pays for itself in under a year.

Ready to Automate? Let’s Talk.

At Urth & Fyre, we specialize in helping cannabis operators identify the right automation solutions for their production needs. Whether it’s weighing, filling, packaging, or pre-roll production, we’ll show you exactly how automation can save costs and increase your bottom line.

Schedule a consultation with our team today to review your operation and see how Urth & Fyre can help you scale with automation.

Featured Equipment

• Precision Weighing System – $90,000
• 4-Channel Automated Pre-Roll Machine – $140,000 (MSRP $266,450)

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