ONExia :: Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Automation for Manufacturing & End-Of-Line Packaging

ONExia is a Pennsylvania-based robotics integrator and custom machine builder that specializes in collaborative robot (cobot) automation for manufacturing and end-of-line packaging. Originally founded in 1984 as Multitech, Inc., the company rebranded to ONExia in 2001 and now operates with over 40 years of automation expertise. In 2024, Doosan Robotics acquired a majority stake in the company, yet ONExia continues to function independently from its facilities in the Exton, Pennsylvania area while gaining access to advanced Doosan cobot technology.

ONExia focuses on designing and building complete turn-key robotic systems that address labor shortages in repetitive packaging and material handling tasks. The company’s core strength lies in collaborative robot integration, where it combines cobots with vision systems, custom grippers, conveyors, and proprietary software to create flexible, safe automation cells. All equipment is custom-designed, fabricated, programmed, and tested at its Pennsylvania facility.

Its robot-based product lineup centers on end-of-line packaging automation. Standout offerings include the PalletizHD and PalletizHD+ collaborative robot palletizers, which feature high-payload cobots (up to 30 kg / 60 lbs), drag-and-drop palletizing software, fork pockets for easy relocation, and the ability to stack pallets as high as 96 inches without requiring safety cages. Additional systems include robotic case erectors, robotic case packers, and fully integrated packaging lines that can be configured for mixed-product or high-mix environments.

ONExia also provides stainless-steel palletizers for hygienic industries, FANUC and Universal Robots-based palletizing cells (PalletizCRX and PalletizUR), and custom robotic cells for industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, plastics, aerospace, and general manufacturing. The company’s Apogee Program offers engineering consulting, automation roadmaps, priority support, and financial resources to help manufacturers achieve faster ROI.

By combining decades of machine-building experience with modern collaborative robotics, ONExia delivers compact, flexible, and rapidly deployable automation solutions that serve both small manufacturers and large-scale production lines.