— Acquires 89.59% stake in U.S. automation engineering agency ONExia
— Strengthens future progress engine with AI•humanoid expertise•top-tier expertise and builds an R&D Innovation heart
Doosan Robotics is stepping up its transformation into a world clever robotic options supplier, advancing a multifaceted progress technique that features worldwide acquisitions, knowledgeable recruitment, and organizational realignment—all aimed toward main the rising Bodily AI period.
On July 28, Doosan Robotics’ board of administrators accepted the acquisition of an 89.59% stake in ONExia, a U.S.-based robotics system integrator and automation engineering agency headquartered in Pennsylvania. The deal, valued at roughly USD 25.9 million (KRW 35.6 billion), was formalized with a inventory buy settlement (SPA) and participation in a capital enhance.
Based in 1984, ONExia delivers end-to-end automation providers, from system design and manufacturing to implementation. The corporate has established a robust presence in industries resembling manufacturing, logistics, and packaging by delivering options that increase productiveness and scale back operational prices. Lately, ONExia has targeted on creating its personal collaborative robotic methods tailor-made to end-of-line (EOL) processes—resembling palletizing, field meeting, and packaging—that are in excessive demand throughout North America. In consequence, the corporate has achieved constant common annual gross sales progress of round 30%.
Doosan Robotics views the acquisition as a key stepping stone towards accelerating its world competitiveness within the clever robotics market. The transfer alerts a strategic shift from a hardware-focused enterprise mannequin towards a extra built-in platform centered on AI and software-based robotics options.
ONExia brings to the desk not solely its superior engineering capabilities and expertise in creating industry-specific robotics methods, but additionally 25 years of collected automation knowledge and venture execution know-how. These property are anticipated to immediately improve Doosan Robotics’ AI capabilities and resolution improvement, notably in areas the place data-driven intelligence is vital.
In parallel with this acquisition, Doosan Robotics is ramping up its investments in inside R&D. The corporate is within the last levels of recruiting specialised expertise throughout robotics R&D, AI, software program improvement, high quality assurance, and company technique. It’s also present process a structural reorganization of its R&D division, putting higher concentrate on AI, software program, and humanoid applied sciences. Moreover, a brand new R&D Innovation Middle, designed to supply an optimum improvement setting, is scheduled for completion throughout the third quarter of this 12 months.
Kevin (Minpyo) Kim, CEO of Doosan Robotics, acknowledged:
“This acquisition marks an vital milestone as we take tangible steps to strengthen our world presence, internalize AI applied sciences, and develop future-ready options. ONExia’s experience and established place within the U.S. market will create highly effective synergies.”
He added,
“To place ourselves as a world chief in clever robotics and drive the way forward for Bodily AI, we stay dedicated to investing in R&D, strategic M&A, and expertise.”
