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Industrial Automation

2020

Dec. 09, 2020	OMRON Joins "Nokia Local 5G Technology Partnership" - To Accelerate Development of 5G Solutions for Manufacturing Businesses and Promote Industry 4.0 -
Dec. 01, 2020	OMRON Releases 1S Series AC Servo System*1 with PLe/SIL3 Safety Functions Providing Highest-level Safety - Higher Productivity and Safer Environment through Integration of Standard and Safety Control –
Nov. 30, 2020	OMRON Launches K7GE-MG Insulation Resistance Monitoring Device that Automates the Measurement know-how of Skilled Maintenance People -Remote Condition Monitoring Contribute Preventing Sudden Machine Failures-
Nov. 09, 2020	Grippers*¹ from SMC and CKD are added to the collaborative robot peripheral devices "Plug & Play" to expand the range of grasping and carrying objects -Large assortment of end-effectors makes it increasingly easy to use collaborative robots for flexible manufacturing-
Sep. 30, 2020	OMRON Releases E3AS-HL Laser Sensor Using the Industry-first*1 Sensing Technology That Eliminates Reliance on Experience and Skills - Reliable Detection of Difficult Targets Helps Eliminate the Need for Complex Installation Design and Adjustment -
Aug. 27, 2020	OMRON Starts a Virtual Tour to its AUTOMATION CENTER, A Showcase Facility for State-of-the-Art FA Technology - Find Solutions for Manufacturers while Using Digital Transformation (DX) to Avoid the “Three Cs” -
Jul. 29, 2020	OMRON Announces the World's First*¹ "Robotic Integrated Controller" to Control Fully Automated Robotic Production Systems -New solution extends automation technology by automating manual work, and innovating manufacturing in virtual and remote environments-
Jul. 22, 2020	OMRON Launches HD-1500 Mobile Robot with 1500kg Payload Capacity -Global leader in autonomous mobile robotics introduces industry-leading HD-1500 to further expand the field of autonomous material transport-
Jun. 29, 2020	OMRON Releases "FH Series Vision System" with Industry's First(*1) Defect Detection AI - AI Identifies Subtle Defects with Human-like Sensitivity as Experienced Inspectors -
Mar. 25, 2020	Start supplying the industry's first simulation software innovating equipment development by integrating robots and control equipment - Improving production capacity and short-term introduction of equipment through prior digital verification -
Jan. 22, 2020	OMRON Opens a New AUTOMATION CENTER in Tokyo - A flagship FA technology center that will bring about innovations to the production floor through co-creation with customers -

2019

Nov. 15, 2019	OMRON Globally Launches LD-250 Mobile Robot to Move Payloads Up to 250kg - Industry-First to Control Different Types of Mobile Robots Via One System -
Nov. 13, 2019	The development of defect extraction AI that reproduces human sensibility and expert experience -An image processing system to be launched in the spring of 2020 that, like an experienced visual appearance inspector, becomes more familiar with defects and achieves higher defect detection rates-
Nov. 11, 2019	OMRON Develops Industry's Fastest 3D Vision Sensing Technology for Robot Hands -Realizing a Picking System for Human-independent, Automated Bulk Parts Assembly-
Sep. 30, 2019	OMRON Releases E3AS Series Reflective-type Photoelectric Sensors, Providing the Smallest Body and Longest Sensing Distance of 1,500 mm in the Class - TOF, an advanced detection principle, and the industry's first antifouling coating realize revolutionary "ease-of-use”.
Sep. 27, 2019	OMRON to Introduce Sixth Wave of Control Panel Equipment for Factory Automation to World, Built on Common Design Platform - Added Main Circuit Devices Cover Categories of Control Panel Equipment, Completing the Largest Model Lineups in the Industry -
Sep. 10, 2019	OMRON, NTT DOCOMO, and NOKIA Agreed to Commence 5G Trials at Manufacturing Sites - The beginning of cooperative initiatives aimed at solving challenges in the manufacturing industry, such as shortage of manpower and skilled workers -
Sep. 06, 2019	OMRON Releases CP2E Series All-in-one Controller Ideal for Compact IoT Applications - Extended Temperature Range Increases Reliability in Special Applications -
Jul. 12, 2019	OMRON Selected for the IPEEC TOP TENs Second Round of International List of Energy Efficiency - Highly Evaluating OMRON Ayabe Plant’s Energy Efficiency Practice -
Jun. 27, 2019	OMRON to Release E2EW Series Durable Full Metal Proximity Sensor, Boasting World's Longest Sensing Distance Stable Detection of Different Material Components Made of Aluminum, Needed for Lighter Weight Automobiles, and Iron
Jun. 03, 2019	OMRON Offers the Industry's Broadest Portfolio of Safety Light Curtains--F3SG-SR/PG Series Standardize design across production lines to reduce selection and design time
Mar. 29, 2019	OMRON to Introduce 181 Models in 6 Categories to World, Fifth Wave of Control Panel Equipment for Factory Automation Built on Common Design Platform

2018

Dec. 14, 2018	OMRON to Introduce VT-M121 with Industry's First 2D Dimension and Visual Inspection Machine - Contribution to Achieving "Zero Defect" with Full Inspection to Satisfy Quality Requirements of Automotive Industry -
Nov. 29, 2018	OMRON Teams Up with the "World Fastest AI" Developing Venture AISing - Realizing Defect-Free Production Lines on the Production Floor at an "Altitude of 1-10 Meters" -
Nov. 05, 2018	OMRON to Introduce FHV7-series Smart Camera with World's First Multi-color Light and 12 Mpix Image Sensor
Oct. 25, 2018	OMRON to Launch TM Series Collaborative Robot Accelerating The Harmonization of Humans and Machines
Oct. 01, 2018	OMRON Releases AI Predictive Maintenance Library to Achieve Predictive Maintenance and to Improve Equipment Uptime - Detects "Strange Behaviors" to Prevent a Sudden Stoppage of Equipment -
Aug. 01, 2018	OMRON to Introduce NX-series Safety Network Controller That is World's First to Support Two Industrial Safety Networks - Advanced Safety Control for Industrial Robot Systems -
Jul. 31, 2018	OMRON to Introduce CK3M-series Programmable Multi Axis Controller That Delivers World-beating Output Speeds - Nano-level High-precision Positioning -
Jul. 30, 2018	OMRON to Introduce FH-series Vision System with the Industry's First Lighting Technology - Automate sensitive defect and uneven color inspection like or even more than the human eye -
Jun. 19, 2018	OMRON to Introduce New i4 SCARA Product Family - Top of the line SCARA in speed and precision is designed for easy integration into the production line with predictive maintenance functions -
Apr. 24, 2018	OMRON to Introduce NX1-series Controller That Integrates Control and Information - Improve Productivity, Improve Your Business -

2017

Nov. 20, 2017	OMRON to Introduce Four Series of Condition Monitoring Devices - Visualize Facility Condition That Could Not Have Been Seen -
Oct. 06, 2017	OMRON Opens Automation Center in Singapore Leading automation technology company showcases smart manufacturing innovations in its newest Automation Center
Oct. 03, 2017	OMRON Completes Acquisition of Microscan Systems
Sep. 26, 2017	OMRON to Introduce NJ/NY-series NC Integrated Controller - High-speed Synchronization between NC Process and Others Improves Productivity -
Sep. 25, 2017	OMRON to Introduce 144 Models in 2 Categories to World, Fourth Wave of FA Devices Built on Common Design Platform
Aug. 30, 2017	OMRON to Acquire Microscan Systems, US-based Industrial Code Reader Company - Acquisition will accelerate IoT deployment in the manufacturing environment through integration of control and information -
Apr. 27, 2017	OMRON to Acquire Sentech, Leading Industrial Camera Maker - Achieving innovative manufacturing sites through image data that replaces the human eye by integrating a camera into all processes -
Apr. 25, 2017	OMRON Develops AI-Equipped Machine Automation Controller - Real-time integration of machine control and AI -
Apr. 25, 2017	OMRON to Launch Succession of AI-Equipped Controllers from Fiscal Year 2017 - For manufacturing floors of the future that "bring out human capabilities" -
Apr. 07, 2017	OMRON to Introduce ZW-5000 Confocal Fiber Displacement Sensor With 5X measurement accuracy when compared to a conventional model
Mar. 30, 2017	OMRON to Introduce 36 Models in 4 Categories to World,
Mar. 29, 2017	OMRON to Introduce E5CD/E5ED Temperature Controllers Which Automatically Adjust Temperature like Skilled Workers Using AI for Production Sites, First Time in Industry
Feb. 22, 2017	OMRON Won an iF DESIGN AWARD 2017 for 1S-series AC Servo System
Feb. 01, 2017	OMRON Launches Promotional Website for AI-equipped Mobile Robot LD Series
Jan. 19, 2017	OMRON Establishes Automation Center in South Korea -Timely solutions that contribute to the world's most advanced manufacturing-

2016

Oct. 03, 2016	Towards human-machine harmony in manufacturing:
Sep. 30, 2016	OMRON to Introduce 15,583 Models in 7 Categories to World, Second Wave of FA Devices Built on Common Design Platform
Sep. 29, 2016	OMRON to Globally Release Entry-Level Controller "NX1P" Which Makes Small-Midsize Production Machine More Productive and Smarter
Jul. 27, 2016	OMRON to Release New Industrial PC Platform, Making Production Sites "Integrated" and "Intelligent"
Jun. 30, 2016	OMRON Introduces Its First IO-Link Compliant FA Devices Integration of FA and ICT to Make Production Equipment Smarter
Jun. 29, 2016	OMRON Introduces Two Hundred Models of Oil-resistant Components, Providing Stable Operation for Automobile Production Lines
Jun. 28, 2016	Global release of AC Servo System "1S Series" which innovates performance and optimized installation and setup of production line.
May. 30, 2016	OMRON Introduces Sensors Enabling Stable Detection of Color Marks on Food Packages, Better Productivity in Packaging Process
Mar. 30, 2016	OMRON Launches New Integrated Solutions of Industrial Robots
Mar. 29, 2016	OMRON Introduces Displacement Sensor for Micron-Level Moving Measurement; Highly Accurate and Trimming Over 50% of Measuring Time
Mar. 15, 2016	OMRON to Introduce 952 Models, in 20 Categories, of FA Devices to World

2015

Nov. 19, 2015	OMRON Releases New Models to Join the Machine Automation Controller NJ101-series
Oct. 24, 2015	OMRON Completes Acquisition of Adept Technology - Addition of Leading Provider of Intelligent Robots to Strengthen Industrial Automation Business -
Oct. 23, 2015	Notice of result of tender offer for leading U.S. industrial robot manufacturer Adept Technology and consequent change in subsidiaries <PDF 180kb>
Sep. 16, 2015	OMRON to Acquire U.S. based Adept Technology - Adds Robotics to Strengthen Industrial Automation Business -
Sep. 16, 2015	Notice of Agreement to acquire Adept Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ-listed), a leading U.S. developer / manufacturer / vendor of industrial robots <PDF 130kb>
Jul. 30, 2015	OMRON to Acquire a US-based Motion Control Company - Strengthening Technology Development and Sales Capabilities for Factory Automation Business -
May. 07, 2015	OMRON to Expand Product Lineups of Control Devices Altogether to Minimize Control Panels
Apr. 01, 2015	OMRON Releases Industry's Fastest Machine Automation Controller NX701 - Also Adds NJ101 to Expand Sysmac Automation Platform Lineup -

2014

Nov. 04, 2014	OMRON Releases New Programmable Terminal NA Series Using ICT - Boosting Productivity and Minimizing Downtime -
Oct. 06, 2014	OMRON Releases New NJ Series Machine Automation Controller with built-in SECS/GEM - Reducing Design Time by 60% -
Sep. 29, 2014	OMRON Releases Robust, Compact Safety Light Curtain to Increase Productivity for Global Production Lines
Jun. 27, 2014	OMRON to Release Newest Addition of Communications Type Amplifier Unit to Contact-Type Smart Sensors - Easily Transmits, at High-speed, High-precision Inspection Data Obtained at Manufacturing Sites -
Apr. 01, 2014	OMRON Releases New Temperature Controller to join the E5_C series which has been popular for its readability and usability.

2013

Oct. 29, 2013	OMRON Releases Hex-Shaped Fiber Unit Build-In Lens Series, Realizes Easy Installation and Stable Detection
Sep. 26, 2013	OMRON's Long-Selling Limit Switches Are Now Even Easier to Use: Introducing the WL-N Limit Switches
Aug. 28, 2013	OMRON Releases Head Unit for UV Curing System, Improves Illumination by 140% over Conventional OMRON Product -- Industry's Top Class
Jul. 29, 2013	OMRON Industrial Automation (China)'s Customer Service Center Wins Three "Best Customer Service in China" Awards
Jun. 27, 2013	- Ideal for monitoring power supplies for devices and machines -
Jun. 25, 2013	- Ideal for temperature control systems with HMIs or PLCs -
Jun. 18, 2013	OMRON Releases New NX Series Safety Control Units with Integrated Safety - Sysmac® Automation Platform™ -
May. 27, 2013	OMRON Compact FH-Series Vision System Offers Best-in-Industry Speed, Precision, Versatility - Sysmac® Automation Platform™ -

2012

Dec. 03, 2012	OMRON Releases N-Smart Series of Sensor Communications Units and Fiber and Laser Sensors
Nov. 19, 2012	OMRON Develops New NX Series Integrated I/O Safety System - Sysmac® Automation Platform™ -
Nov. 15, 2012	OMRON Releases New ZW Series Displacement Sensors for EtherCAT with Compact Sensor Heads - Sysmac® Automation Platform™ -
Apr. 03, 2012	OMRON Releases New CP1L Programmable Controllers with Built-in Ethernet
Apr. 03, 2012	Sysmac automation platform expands scalability with 4 & 8 axis NJ series CPUs
Feb. 29, 2012	OMRON Announces Representative Director Changes

2011

Dec. 22, 2011	OMRON releases cutting-edge fiber amplifier with unparalleled usability
Dec. 02, 2011	OMRON releases dramatically enhanced versions of best-selling temperature controller
Aug. 22, 2011	OMRON Releases Next-Generation Sysmac Machine Automation Controller Series

2010

Feb. 26, 2010	OMRON enhances PLC performance and flexibility with CJ2M series

2009

Dec. 02, 2009	OMRON Releases Vision Sensor Software for Glue Bead Inspection - Tailored solution for automobile industry provides high accuracy inspection of glue conditions upon automatic glue detection -
Oct. 01, 2009	OMRON to Release Redesigned E5GN, Smallest Member of Bestselling E5_N Series of Temperature Controllers
Apr. 14, 2009	OMRON Releases New Products in SYSMAC CP Series of Micro Programmable Controllers

2008

Dec. 24, 2008	OMRON Releases New Products in SYSMAC CJ Series of Programmable Controllers
Nov. 10, 2008	New Website Opened for OMRON Electronics Korea Co., Ltd.
Sep. 26, 2008	OMRON IA Begins Offering Sales Network Information in Three Languages
Jul. 24, 2008	OMRON Enhances Functionality of Industrial Automation Global Website
Jun. 20, 2008	OMRON Releases Three New PLCs and Related Products with Industrial EtherNet/IP Compatibility
Jun. 06, 2008	OMRON Releases G9SX-SM and G9SX-LM Machine Safeguarding Units
May. 09, 2008	OMRON Adds Secure RFID Protocol to V750 Series UHF RFID Reader/Writer
May. 07, 2008	OMRON Europe B.V. Acquires Yelland Control from Powertech

2007

Nov. 28, 2007	OMRON Expands UHF RFID Reader/Writer V750 Series Targeting Major Retailers' Global Supply Chains and Other Markets
Nov. 07, 2007	OMRON RFID Announces Support for Sybase RFID Anywhere
Oct. 30, 2007	Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for the Interim Period of the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2008 (U.S. GAAP)<PDF 261kb>
Oct. 18, 2007	OMRON RFID Announces Compatibility with Microsoft BizTalk Platform
Oct. 01, 2007	OMRON Expands RFID UHF EPC Gen2 Inlay Product Range
Sep. 10, 2007	OMRON Develops a World-First Technology for Measuring the Distance Between RFID UHF-band Antenna and IC Tags
Jul. 19, 2007	OMRON Introduces HF Band (13.56MHz) Half-size Aluminum RFID Inlay, Approx. 50% Smaller than Current Product - Ideal for a Variety of Item-level Applications Including Library and Apparel Management -
May. 17, 2007	OMRON Announces Capital Alliance with Global No. 1 in Laser Repair Devices, Laserfront Technologies, Inc. - Expanding into the Precision Laser Processing Business -
Apr. 24, 2007	OMRON's Industrial Automation Business Launches New Global Portal Site - Providing Borderless Service to Global Clients while Boosting Online Brand Presence -
Apr. 02, 2007	OMRON Expands Machine Safeguarding Business Operations with New 'STI' Category Brand - Laser Safety Scanner is First Product Released Under STI Brand -

2006

Dec. 13, 2006	OMRON Control Components Selected for Use in a Sun-Tracking Solar Power System in Madrid, Spain
Sep. 28, 2006	OMRON Makes Full-scale Entry into fast-growing Russian Market - New Control Products Sales Company Operational from 1 October 2006 as OMRON Commits to BRIC Markets -
Sep. 13, 2006	OMRON Finalizes Acquisition of SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Creating Global Market Leader in Safety Business for Factory Automation -
Sep. 08, 2006	OMRON's New High-Quality Aluminum RFID Inlay Delivers Performance Comparable to Copper - New Aluminum HF Inlay Expands OMRON's RFID Solutions. -
Aug. 02, 2006	OMRON Introduces New EPC UHF Global Reader Platform - Enables high performance reading/writing under a wide range of conditions and RFID applications in three major regions of the globe -
Jul. 11, 2006	OMRON Introduces EPC Gen2 Global "Loop" Inlay - Versatile inlay ideal in material and orientation sensitive applications for worldwide frequency (860 to 960MHz) use -
Jun. 15, 2006	OMRON To Release RoHS-Compliant V720 Series (13.56MHz) RFID Products
Jun. 06, 2006	Global Design/Production Center for OMRON Control Devices Begins Operation in Shanghai, China - OMRON's Industrial Automation Company accelerates its drive towards internationally competitive manufacturing -
Apr. 11, 2006	OMRON Boosts RFID Inlay Manufacturing Capacity to 250 Million Per Year - Quality-Driven RFID Supplier Supports U.S. and Global Growth Initiatives With Significant Production Line Expansion of High-Yield Gen2 RFID Inlays -
Mar. 29, 2006	OMRON's Industrial Automation Business establishes a Global Service Center - Realizing consistently high quality service across the globe -
Mar. 27, 2006	OMRON Develops World's First Antenna Technology That Boosts UHF RFID Tag Read Performance
Feb. 14, 2006	OMRON Introduces the EPC Gen 2 "Wave" Tag for RFID Applications in all Global UHF frequencies - Establishing the next level of RFID tag performance -

2005

Dec. 19, 2005	OMRON to Launch New Safety Light Curtain with World's First Position Detection Muting Function, along with Setting Tools
Nov. 30, 2005	OMRON's $20 Million Investment Signals Major RFID Growth Initiative Targeting Wal-Mart Suppliers, Other Markets
Sep. 30, 2005	OMRON Launches Type G9SX-ADA Flexible Safety Unit
Apr. 06, 2005	OMRON Announces Establishment of "Safety Devices Division" to Strengthen Safety Business
Apr. 06, 2005	OMRON to Release Safety Network Controller Featuring the World's Highest Safety Control Level