Core Insights - BOXABL has appointed Shanmugam "Shan" Palaniappan as Chief Technology Officer to enhance its software, automation, and AI capabilities as it transitions to an industrial-scale housing manufacturer [1] - The company is pursuing a merger with FG Merger II Corp. (NASDAQ: FGMC) to expand manufacturing capacity and product lines [1] Company Developments - The new CTO, Palaniappan, has over 20 years of experience in technology, including leadership roles at Sagent, DataRobot, and Salesforce, which aligns with BOXABL's vision of advancing modular housing production [1] - BOXABL's flagship product, the Casita, is a 361 square foot studio unit that can be set up in less than an hour, showcasing the company's innovative approach to affordable housing [1] - The company is also developing the Baby Box, a 120 square foot unit designed for simpler setups, and plans to create stackable models for larger housing solutions [1] Strategic Goals - BOXABL aims to rearchitect its organization into a flat, interconnected system powered by real-time data and embedded intelligence, which is expected to significantly increase productivity [1] - The merger with FG Merger II Corp. is intended to enhance BOXABL's strategic flexibility and support its international deployment of factory-built housing systems [1]