News Releases by Business Division/Type of News

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Electronic and Mechanical Components

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2019

Dec. 02, 2019	OMRON Releases World's First MOS FET Relay Module G3VM-21MT with Solid State Relay in "T-type Circuit Structure"- Contributes to Reducing Maintenance Frequency of Test Equipment and Improving Productivity of Electronic Components -
Jul. 08, 2019	OMRON released Light Convergent Reflective Sensor "B5W-LB series"~ Stable operation of equipment through precise detection of various objects including shiny, black, and transparent ones has been realized ~

2016

Dec. 05, 2016	OMRON launches high-precision human detecting sensor that detects number and location of humans-Simultaneously improving comfort, productivity and energy efficiency-
Sep. 02, 2016	OMRON Enters into a Memorandum of Understanding with Yahoo! Japan; Building a Safe, Secure and Comfortable Society through Reinforced IoT Service
Aug. 24, 2016	OMRON Launches New Image Sensing Unit for IoT

2014

Oct. 14, 2014	- Image Sensing Components to Recognize a Person's Condition and Send to Smart Phone -Release of "Human Vision Components - Consumer model"
Oct. 14, 2014	World First Development of Aerial Imaging by See-Through Light-Guide Plate

2013

Sep. 26, 2013	OMRON Releases Hand Gesture Recognition Software with Improved Hand Shape Recognition Accuracy
Sep. 17, 2013	OMRON to Launch New Image Sensing Component for Easy Interpretation of People's Intentions and Conditions- Ten Sensing Functions Recognize Face, Hands, and Body -
Aug. 28, 2013	OMRON to Launch Rotary Backlock FPC/FFC Connector for Efficient Cable Mounting; Sharp "Click" Confirms Latch Engagement
Jul. 01, 2013	OMRON Launches Mass Production of a New Probe Pin for Inspection of High-density ICs- Electroforming Technology Enables Finer Pitches -
Jun. 28, 2013	OMRON to release "best of breed" MEMS absolute pressure sensor capable of highly accurate measurement and well suited for Healthcare and wearable devices
May. 29, 2013	OMRON Develops the World's First 16x16 Element MEMS Non-Contact Thermal Sensor for Use in Human Presence Sensors Utilizing Wafer-Level Vacuum Packaging Technology
Mar. 21, 2013	OMRON releases D6F-PH thermal flow-type MEMS differential pressure sensor aimed at maximizing air-conditioning efficiency

2012

Dec. 05, 2012	OMRON Releases "D6F-D" 2-Axis MEMS Flow Sensor Designed to Help Optimize Air Conditioning Energy Efficiency
Oct. 23, 2012	OMRON Develops Real-Time Facial Expression Estimation Technology
Oct. 05, 2012	OMRON and STMicroelectronics Unveil Industry-Unique Sensor for Smart Gas Metering- The MEMS-based gas-flow sensor first to embed automatic 'gas-quality' compensation -
Aug. 21, 2012	OMRON to release world's smallest and lightest high capacity DC power relay
Jul. 05, 2012	OMRON to release MEMS absolute pressure sensor with world-class sensitivity and power efficiency
Jun. 27, 2012	OMRON Releases Non-Contact D6T MEMS Thermal Sensor
May. 28, 2012	OMRON Develops Hand Gesture Recognition Technology- Combination with Facial Image Sensing Technology Eliminates Need for User Prompting -

2011

Sep. 09, 2011	OMRON Acquires Chinese Power Latching Relay Manufacturer Aiming to Expand and Strengthen OMRON's Relay Business
Jul. 12, 2011	OMRON Develops World's First Connector Using Electroforming Technology, Launches Mass Production
Jan. 17, 2011	OMRON Enhances Product Lineup of MEMS Flow Sensors for Fuel Cell Systems

2010

Jul. 29, 2010	OMRON to Release XF3E Backlock Multipole FPC Connector with 0.3 mm Pitch, 1.1 mm Height, and the Industry's Largest Pin Count
Jun. 09, 2010	OMRON Precision Technology to Establish a New LCD Backlight Production Base in China, Increasing Production Capacity
Mar. 31, 2010	OMRON SWITCH & DEVICES Corporation to Commence Operation; Aiming for World's No. 1 in Switch Business

2009

Nov. 25, 2009	OMRON to Launch Mass-production and Supply of MEMS Acoustic Sensor Chip-World's first MEMS sensor capable of detecting the lower limit of human audible frequencies-
Mar. 12, 2009	OMRON and Renesas Technology to Jointly Develop Touch Sensor Solutions

2008

Aug. 28, 2008	OMRON to Release XF3C FPC Connector with

2007

Dec. 10, 2007	OMRON Introduces World's First Global WiMAX Antenna for Notebook Computers
Sep. 11, 2007	OMRON Releases New, Cyclone-type MEMS Flow Sensor- Highly Dust Resistant, Ideal for Sensing Air Flow in Air Conditioning Equipment -
Mar. 30, 2007	OMRON Finalizes Acquisition of Semiconductor Business Assets from Seiko Epson Subsidiary- OMRON SEMICONDUCTORS Co., Ltd. to Begin Operations on April 2 -
Jan. 16, 2007	OMRON Develops UWB Antenna With Filter-assist Functionality Optimized for WiMedia Alliance BandGroup 1- Selected for Use in Sigma Designs Windeo® UWB Chipset -

2006

Oct. 31, 2006	OMRON Completes Acquisition of Optical Communications Components Business from NHK Spring- Aims to Expand Optical Coupler Business in FTTH Market -
Oct. 25, 2006	OMRON Announces Preliminary Agreement to Acquire Semiconductor Business Assets from Seiko Epson Subsidiary
Sep. 25, 2006	OMRON Develops World's First Commercial Ultra-Wideband (UWB) MIMO Antenna for High-Definition Video Transmission- Provides antenna for TZero's UltraMIMOTM UWB solution -
Aug. 31, 2006	OMRON to Acquire Optical Communications Components Business from NHK Spring- Aims to Expand Optical Coupler Business in FTTH Market -
May. 15, 2006	OMRON Releases World's First Mass-Producible Polymeric Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Antenna- Optimizing data transmission between PCs & other digital home appliances -
Jan. 11, 2006	OMRON Electronic Components Acquires Aduro Inc.

2005

Feb. 28, 2005	OMRON Announces "OKAO Vision Face Recognition Sensor", World's First Face Recognition Technology for Mobile Phone

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