Flexomation
Flexomation is a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of flexible part feeders for robotic assembly. Founded in 2004, it sells standard and custom feeders that integrate with industrial robots and machine vision systems to enable tooling-free, vision-guided part picking.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersCincinnati, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Flexomation does
Flexomation, LLC is a privately held, Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer founded in 2004 that designs and supplies flexible part feeders for robotic assembly and material handling systems. The company's feeders convey parts to the field of view of an external machine vision system, which locates pickable parts and communicates coordinates to a robot for picking and assembly — enabling batch manufacturing without dedicated tooling. The standard product line includes the FX180, FX240, and FF250-series feeders (with FF250-ES and FF250-MB variants), and the specialized MicroG Flex Feeder, which uses a precision glass feed surface to feed, reorient, and flip micro-sized parts without tooling while supporting both downward and upward-mounted cameras to avoid robot FOV occlusion.
The company generates revenue primarily through direct hardware sales of standard and custom-designed feeders to robotic system integrators and end-user manufacturers, with pricing provided via quote-based contracts rather than published list prices. Its go-to-market is sales-led and supported by technical documentation (CAD files in STEP format, product brochures, and video demonstrations) hosted on its website. Marketing is minimal — no social media, content marketing, or third-party distribution channels have been identified — and the company maintains a registered trademark and a membership in the Robotics Industries Association.
Flexomation is independently owned, with no disclosed venture funding, institutional investors, parent company, acquisitions, or geographic expansion beyond North America. The 11–50 employee firm operates a single headquarters at 510 Northland Blvd, Cincinnati, OH, and its public footprint as of the available data extends only to product, legal, and contact pages on flexomation.com.
Flexomation firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Flexomation
- Legal name
- Flexomation, LLC
- Website
- https://flexomation.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Flexomation is a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of flexible part feeders for robotic assembly. Founded in 2004, it sells standard and custom feeders that integrate with industrial robots and machine vision systems to enable tooling-free, vision-guided part picking.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Flexomation industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Automation Equipment
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)
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Where Flexomation is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cincinnati
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Flexomation business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Flexible Part Feeders: Sale of flexible part feeding equipment including standard and custom designed feeders. Revenue is generated from product sales to robotic assembly and material handling system integrators and end-users.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation required |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
Flexomation product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Flexomation designs, manufactures, and supplies flexible part feeders (FX180, FX240, FF250-ES, FF250-MB, and the MicroG Flex Feeder) for use in robotic assembly and material handling cells. The feeders integrate with machine vision systems and industrial robots, conveying parts to the vision system's field of view and communicating part location data so robots can pick, place, and assemble components without dedicated tooling. The company also offers custom-designed feeder configurations to meet specific part-feeding requirements.
Product overview
Flexomation is a premier North American manufacturer and supplier of flexible part feeding products for robotic assembly and material handling systems. The product portfolio includes standard flexible feeders (FX180, FX240, FF250 series) and custom designed products, all designed to work with all commercially available robots. The MicroG Flex Feeder represents a specialized product for micro-sized parts with advanced precision glass feed surface technology. The feeders integrate with machine vision systems and industrial robots to convey parts to the vision system's Field of View, enabling automated part picking and assembly.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Flexible Feeders Standard flexible part feeders designed to work with all commercially available robots, used by manufacturers and integrators in robotic assembly and material handling systems.
- FX180 Base model flexible part feeder with STEP CAD files available for download, for integration with industrial robots and machine vision systems.
- FX240 Base model flexible part feeder with STEP CAD files available for download, for integration with industrial robots and machine vision systems.
- FF250-ES Flexible part feeder in the FF250 product line, sold to robotic assembly and material handling integrators and end-users, with product details provided as a downloadable PDF.
- FF250-MB Flexible part feeder in the FF250 product line, sold to robotic assembly and material handling integrators and end-users, with product details provided as a downloadable PDF.
- MicroG Flex Feeder Advanced flexible feeder designed for micro-sized part types, utilizing a precision glass feed surface that feeds parts forward, backward, and reorients them via a flipping action without tooling; supports both standard downward cameras and bottom-mounted upward-pointing cameras for uninterrupted vision processing.
- Custom Designed Products Bespoke flexible part feeders designed and manufactured to meet specific customer part-feeding requirements, compatible with all commercially available robots and integrating with customer machine vision systems.
Companies that use Flexomation
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Flexomation technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature3 records
Flexomation partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Robotics Industries AssociationminorFlexomation is a proud member of the Robotics Industries Association, indicating membership in the primary trade association for the robotics industry in North America.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Flexomation competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Asyril: Swiss manufacturer of flexible feeding systems (Asycube series) for robotic assembly. Directly comparable product category — vibration-based flexible feeders integrated with vision and robots — and competes head-to-head with Flexomation in the same end-use applications.
- FlexiBowl (Ars Automation): Italian flexible parts feeder designed for robotic pick-and-place applications. Closely overlapping product offering, target customer (system integrators), and value proposition (one feeder for many parts) with Flexomation.
- TADIRAN Group: Israel-based supplier of flexible feeding systems and assembly automation. Competes in the same flexible part feeding category serving robotic assembly integrators globally.
- Performance Feeders: US manufacturer of vibratory and centrifugal feeders, including flexible feeding solutions for robotic applications. Overlaps with Flexomation in feeder product category and integrator customer base.
- Hoosier Feeder Company: US-based manufacturer of vibratory bowl feeders and centrifugal part feeders for automated assembly. Comparable North American footprint and serves the same robotic and automated assembly integrators that Flexomation targets.
Broad incumbents
- FANUC America: Major global industrial robot and automation supplier. While FANUC doesn't directly sell flexible feeders, its robotic cells frequently integrate third-party feeders like Flexomation's, and it could vertically integrate feeding technology over time.
- RNA Automation: German-based established supplier of vibratory bowl feeders, conveyor systems, and parts feeding technology with broader product portfolio and global footprint. Competes with Flexomation's feeding systems but serves a wider range of feeding applications.
- ABB Robotics: Global industrial robot and automation incumbent. Its robotic cell offerings integrate feeding technology that competes for the same integrator relationships Flexomation serves, and represents potential vertical-integration risk.
Others
- Cognex Corporation: Leading machine vision systems provider whose vision technology integrates with Flexomation's feeders as part of the robotic cell. Not a direct competitor but a key complementor and ecosystem participant.
- Keyence Corporation: Major supplier of machine vision, sensors, and automation components to industrial manufacturers. Like Cognex, Keyence's vision products complement (rather than compete with) Flexomation's feeders in robotic assembly cells.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Flexomation leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Flexomation funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Flexomation M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Flexomation
What does Flexomation do?
Flexomation designs, manufactures, and supplies flexible part feeders (FX180, FX240, FF250-ES, FF250-MB, and the MicroG Flex Feeder) for use in robotic assembly and material handling cells. The feeders integrate with machine vision systems and industrial robots, conveying parts to the vision system's field of view and communicating part location data so robots can pick, place, and assemble components without dedicated tooling. The company also offers custom-designed feeder configurations to meet specific part-feeding requirements.
Is Flexomation a public or private company?
Flexomation is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Flexomation founded?
Flexomation was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Flexomation based?
Flexomation is headquartered in Cincinnati, United States, in the North America region.
How does Flexomation make money?
One revenue line is on record: flexible Part Feeders.
Who are Flexomation's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Asyril, FlexiBowl (Ars Automation), TADIRAN Group, Performance Feeders and Hoosier Feeder Company. Broad incumbents are FANUC America, RNA Automation and ABB Robotics. Others are Cognex Corporation and Keyence Corporation.
Does Flexomation have an API?
No public API is recorded for Flexomation.
What industry is Flexomation in?
Flexomation's product category is Industrial Automation Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAK, Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines). Its SIC code is 3560.