Customer References

Autonomous mobile robots simplify intralogistics at Diva International

04 March, 2021 Large companies are increasingly turning to robotics to streamline manual processes in factories and warehouses. One example is Diva International, based in Umbria, Italy. Diva wanted to transform its system for transporting wet wipes from its production facility to a palletising island in the same warehouse. Through its facilities management provider, FM Vision, it developed a new, automated system using five OMRON autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and OMRON’s Sysmac NJ machine controller. This has led to a safer, more efficient and more flexible process.

Four top tips for automation projects in the food and beverage industry

22 February, 2021 A challenge accelerated by the Coronavirus pandemic has seen producers having to juggle between longer term range proliferation centred on consumer demands, and range (SKU’s) reduction caused by retailers and consumers rapidly changing buying habits. Companies that break new ground by using innovative technologies not only gain agility but also reduce scrap, contamination risk, waste and losses.

Smart robotics enables flexible production of rapid coronavirus antibody tests at Senova

29 January, 2021 German medical technology expert Senova cooperated with OMRON and Kraus Maschinenbau GmbH to pioneer the factory of the future.

ControlTec helps Polish hospital tackle the pandemic with a UVC mobile robot

26 January, 2021 Using an OMRON LD mobile robot, ControlTec was one of the first companies in the world to develop a sterilisation robot equipped with a UVC irradiator.

Fast and safe transport on the factory floor

18 January, 2021 Improved efficiency and seamless material supply: in Austria, Philips is automating material transport by using AMRs from OMRON.

Novio Packaging reaches new levels of quality with machine vision

12 January, 2021 Inline quality inspection ensures defect-free production of bottles

Improved flexibility, agility and traceability with mobile robots for Normagrup

06 January, 2021 Normagrup, which specialises in technologically advanced lighting, needed to automate the transport of materials between three production areas, the assembly area and an automated warehouse. This involved moving through narrow spaces shared with factory personnel.

Mobile robot streamlines food deliveries

30 November, 2020 A whistling autonomous mobile robot has been seen recently moving around the corridors of shopping centre in Helsinki, Finland. Operated by OMRON’s solution partner Dimalog, the robot was taking part in a month-long ‘Home On-Demand’ automated courier service trial.

3 Ways COVID-19 is Impacting Logistics Operations in the UK (and what to do about it)

04 November, 2020 By Stuart Coulton, Regional Manager, OMRON UK North

Unique high-speed seed counting and packing solution by Micron Milling

22 October, 2020 Overcoming the challenge of accuracy for a large retail group

Moving to e-mobility: seven tips for success

08 September, 2020 The automotive industry throughout Europe is changing. It’s been badly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, which has exacerbated declining sales. And there have been other problems. For instance, the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) forecasts that German vehicle manufacturers and suppliers could lose a quarter of their total workforce by 2030. A similarly gloomy picture is also emerging in the UK. Offsetting this is a growing demand for electric cars, which could lead to many new jobs being created.

Automated fish filleting solution ensures quality and cost efficiency at Seafood Parlevliet

01 September, 2020 Raw brined herring is an acquired taste and holds a special place in many Dutch people’s hearts. Combined with a sprinkling of raw onions, many say that taking a big bite of the herring vertically, holding onto the tail of the fish is the only right way to eat it. However, this poses special requirements during the filleting process, as the tail of the fish needs to be preserved, in addition to demanding quality requirements.