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OMRON invests in Taiwan’s collaborative robot company Techman Robot Inc.
29 October, 2021 OMRON will hold a stake of approximately 10% in Techman, offering robotic technology where humans and machines work together.
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Experience manufacturing of the future first hand: Opening of the Automation Center in Barcelona!
In its Automation Centres, OMRON Industrial Automation opens the door to the factory of the future, where customers and OMRON engineers jointly develop ideas for innovation projects and exchange ideas in workshops and lectures. The adjoining showroom illustrates the latest developments in the field of automation. The newly updated and expanded Automation Center Barcelona is one of the 37 Automation Centres around the world, and the first in Europe. With the addition of 320m2, the facility now boasts 831m2 of floor space, and enables European customers to truly experience the benefits of having a connected, automated and intelligent factory.
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OMRON opens doors to the factory of the future with updated Automation Center in Barcelona
25 October, 2021 OMRON’s first Automation Center in Europe has recently received a major redesign and now includes an extensive demonstration area for innovative automation applications.
Introducing the world’s most advanced 3D AOI system: Our new S10 Series -ultimate solution for manufacturers’ new challenge: “Unmanned inspection System”
01 September, 2021 The world of automation is in consistent movement, and it is no secret that today’s manufacturing environment is complex! Trusted for almost 90 years, we are a world leader in automation and, the global market leader in Automated Optical Inspection systems solutions during the past 35 years. We are proud of introducing our new S10 Series, the world’s 1st full colour system, offering a unique mix of general purpose and application specific solutions. S10 Series enable flexible manufacturing, respond to shortages in manpower and demands for higher quality production.
Upgrade now from CP1E to CP2E Compact Controller with fully backward compatibility!
01 August, 2021 Are you using CP1E Controller? Time to upgrade now, empower your Machines with CP2E Controller without minimal effort. It is fully backward compatible with your CP1E and offers more functions to be future proof.
Current supply chain statement and the OMRON approach
28 July, 2021 Current supply chain statement and the OMRON approach
OMRON Variable Speed Drives and Electronic Displays go green
05 July, 2021 The European Union aims to achieve a market of sustainable, climate-neutral and resource-efficient products.
Introducing the D41 Series High-Coded Safety Door Switch
05 July, 2021 Reducing the risk of interlock devices being deactivated, for a safe and worry-free production site.
NX-TC makes sealing PERFECT!
15 May, 2021 The temperature of sealing in-sync with machine motion
Book your Personalised Inspection Systems Division (ISD) Product Demonstration
10 May, 2021 Contact us to receive a practical on-line demonstration and to discuss the transformation of Manufacturing Quality Improvement
Discover flexibility for machine control with NX I/O Series and their increased communication capabilities
04 May, 2021 Industrial automation applications are benefitting from the growing availability of smart devices and flexible integrated solutions. As modern machine control is made with larger and more complex architectures, we offer the NX I/O system with an extended availability of communication protocols.
OMRON ranks Gold Class in S&P Global Sustainability Award
15 April, 2021 OMRON Corporation has been ranked, for the first time, as “Gold Class” in Sustainability Award selected by S&P Global.
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OMRON and AWL-Techniek launch a cobot welding cell
With the increasing scarcity of qualified welding personnel, the cobot welding cell is ideal, especially for smaller production companies. With smart system integration, AWL helps to make the production process more efficient. The strength of people lies in creativity, while the power of machines lies in repetitive work. OMRON offers automation solutions, such as its cobots, that empower both people and machines. Combining the knowledge and skills of the two companies has resulted in a product that can meet the needs of the customer in all areas. While AWL has expertise in the field of process improvement, OMRON’s strength is at the component level. Together we can offer a powerful and unique cobot welding cell that boosts customer productivity, increases safety and makes employees more efficient.
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OMRON and AWL-Techniek launch a cobot welding cell
12 April, 2021 We have joined forces with high-tech machine builder AWL to launch Qube, a flexible cobot welding cell. This cell makes it easier for companies to automate the welding of small batches; to introduce new products easily; and to allow people and machines to work together safely.
New Models of E2E NEXT Series Proximity Sensors
03 June, 2019 Sensors are equipped with IoT features to prevent stoppage and downtime.
New RX2-Series – The Driving Evolution
01 May, 2019 Versatile high-performance inverter helps maximize performance while saving energy.
New Sysmac AI Controller reduces downtime and extends equipment life
25 January, 2019 Artificial Intelligence solution collects, analyzes and utilizes data on ‘Edge’ devices within a controller to prolong equipment longevity and detects abnormalities to prevent failures.
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Omron NX-Series Safety Network Controller
NX Series CIP Safety Controller with EtherCAT and Ethernet/IP capabilities. In addition to new hardware, Sysmac Studio new functions include Automatic Programming, Safety Data Logging, and Online Functional Test. For more information visit: USA Canada Mexico
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New NX-Series Safety Network Controller
21 January, 2019 World's first* advanced safety controller to support two industrial safety networks for industrial robot systems
Ultimate flexibility to fit ever-changing production scene
12 November, 2018 OMRON introduces FHV7-series Smart Camera with World’s First Multi-color Light and 12 Megapixel Image Sensor
More profit for panel builders with G2RV-SR
03 September, 2018 By giving the humble relay a “starring role”
Even better than the human eye
27 August, 2018 Newly enhanced OMRON FH Series Vision System
New IoT Processing control sensors E8FC - Flow and E8PC - Pressure
23 August, 2018 New Flow sensors E8FC and Pressure sensors E8PC present the new generation of innovative solutions to control industrial process with different fluids and gases.
New MobilePlanner tablet Software
23 July, 2018 A new “lite” and easier-to-use version of our MobilePlanner for LD robots is now available. This means that customers can now have a centralised PC version for (re)configuration and robot management and a simpler version that can be used anywhere in the facility for routine interaction.
Maintenance costs for automated machines significantly reduced
28 June, 2018 With new HMI remote access and control.
Fewer stoppages, more uptime
07 May, 2018 Thanks to world's longest distance E2E NEXT DC2W proximity switch
NX-TC temperature controllers with AI
04 April, 2018 NX-TC temperature controllers with AI functions automate setup and control.
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New Innovation Lab proactively demonstrates the benefits of robots in manufacturing
Omron has opened a new Innovation Lab at the company’s UK headquarters in Milton Keynes. The lab is set to demonstrate how robots can be a boon to the UK manufacturing industry, as well as providing customers with a realistic overview of how robots can enhance their own individual applications.
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New Innovation Lab proactively demonstrates the benefits of robots in manufacturing
05 November, 2018 We have opened a new Innovation Lab at our UK headquarters in Milton Keynes.
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ŠKODA AUTO uses Omron's fully autonomous LD mobile robot at Vrchlabí plant
The autonomous robot contributes to the continuous improvement of work safety in Vrchlabí and helps to minimise work risks. It recognises people crossing its path as well as other vehicles and stationary obstacles.
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ŠKODA AUTO uses LD mobile robot at Vrchlabí plant
27 September, 2018 The autonomous robot contributes to the continuous improvement of work safety in Vrchlabí and helps to minimise work risks. It recognises people crossing its path as well as other vehicles and stationary obstacles.
Ensure product quality, compliance and consumer safety
23 August, 2018 Acquisition of Microscan Systems brings in 35+ years of barcode reading, machine vision and verification expertise
Focus on Customer Satisfaction
19 July, 2018 Customer survey shows good average satisfaction rate, improvement points identified
Omron brings real-time edge-AI control to PPMA 2018
06 July, 2018 On stand B32 at this year’s PPMA show, Omron will showcase a new solution.
OMRON to Introduce New i4 SCARA Product Family
19 June, 2018 Top of the line SCARA in speed and precision is designed for easy integration into the production line with predictive maintenance functions.
Omron to Collaborate with Cisco in Manufacturing Innovations
14 June, 2018 Enhancing IoT Security in the manufacturing sites
OMRON Corp. and Taiwan’s Collaborative Robot Company Techman Robot Inc. Form Strategic Alliance On Collaborative Robots
11 June, 2018 Alliance Will Contribute to Realizing the Harmonization of Humans and Machines in the Manufacturing Industry
Innovative-Automation! solutions exhibited at Automatica 2018, Hall B5, Booth 310
25 May, 2018 First public announcement of new SCARA robots line.
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Hannover Messe 2018 highlights
This year's Hannover Messe was a blast! Watch World Cup Champion Dimitrij Ovtcharov play with Forpheus, Flexible production up to lot size 1, the future of autonomous driving and AI at the machine level. See you next year at HMI!
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Highlights from Hannover Messe 2018
08 May, 2018 The OMRON booth was a hub of activity focusing on enabling manufacturing innovation and flexibility. We have summarized the highlights for you!
Omron receives 2017 Top 100 Global Innovators Award
18 April, 2018 OMRON Corporation (Headquarters: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto; President and CEO: Yoshihito Yamada) has been selected as one of 2017 Top 100 Global Innovators by Clarivate Analytics for the second consecutive year. On April 9, 2018, Clarivate Analytics visited the company headquarters to present the trophy.
Enabling flexible manufacturing by bringing innovation in automation
12 March, 2018 Omron will be at Hannover Messe from 23 to 27 April, supporting the event’s theme of Connect and Collaborate by demonstrating its capability to innovate the future of manufacturing. Visitors to the Omron stand (Hall 9, F24) will be able to experience Omron technology supporting flexible robotic cells, data acquisition, data intelligence and AI realizing agile mass customization cells that shifts manufacturing from 'build to sell' to 'made for me'.eNews explained
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