Franz Ferre, Product Specialist – Controllers In industrial automation, efficient communication between devices is paramount for seamless operation and data exchange. One technology that has gained significant attention in recent years is IO-Link. This standardized communication protocol has revolutionized the way field devices are installed, configured, and maintained, while also enabling the implementation of Industrial…

Industry automation solutions provider Omron Automation introduces the new SWIR camera series that uses unique Short Wave Infrared technology to help overcome common manufacturing challenges. By utilizing this latest technology, it delivers unmatched performance in capturing images and data exceeding the capabilities of traditional cameras. The sensitivity to wavelengths beyond what the human eye can…

Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components, announces the availability of the Omron G9KB High Power PCB DC Relay within its comprehensive product portfolio. The Omron G9KB Relay is a powerful solution for increasing electrical demands and shrinking product packaging. The high-capacity G9KB can switch up to 50A at 600VDC bi-directionally. This eliminates additional switching…

Industry-leading automation solution provider Omron Automation Americas will offer an integrated, intelligent, and interactive experience at Automate 2023. The automation tradeshow and conference will take place from May 22-25th, 2023 at Huntington Place in Detroit, MI. Omron will highlight its latest solutions, including the Sysmac platform, SCARA and mobile robot technology, and advanced machine vision.…

The Omron Factory Drive Recorder combines Omron’s incredibly robust and diverse Industrial Camera line with a brand new Event Capture Software to achieve an incredibly simple to use and feature-rich solution for companies looking to monitor automation for error detection and provide an easier way to record and evaluate potential problems. Whether a company is…

Industry-leading automation solution provider, Omron Automation Americas, continues to demonstrate its commitment to research and development opening the new Omron Advanced Motion Research and Development Center. This state-of-the-art facility enables top-talent engineers, led by Curt Wilson, Senior Director Engineering, Advanced Motion, to continue the innovative work pioneered by Delta Tau Data Systems. The center delivers to […]

Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in machinery and advanced industrial automation solutions, has created a hygienic guard locking switch for controlling access to hazardous and hygiene-sensitive machines and areas. Many facilities install guard locking devices to promote safety. But operators use workarounds to bypass these safeguards to save time or regain access to equipment…

The controllers available today to design engineers have more built-in functions, are more powerful, and are being used in a wide array of diverse applications. We asked some of the top controls manufacturers what trends they’re seeing in the industry. Here’s what they told us. Do you see automation controllers in any new uses? Where […]

Heilind Electronics has expanded its sensor offering with the Omron D6T MEMS thermal sensor. The sensor is designed for non-contact temperature measurement and human detection. Designed for target areas between -40º and 200º C, the miniature D6T thermal sensor uses Omron’s proprietary MEMS sensing technology to precisely measure the surface temperature of an entire area […]

Industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas recently launched the V410-H Series handheld barcode reader, the latest addition to its portfolio of industrial barcode readers and smart cameras. The Omron V410-H handheld barcode reader family provides a powerful, compact, and easy-to-use solution for a wide range of applications. With algorithms that readily capture challenging codes,…

New PC-based FJ2 cameras from global automation leader Omron Automation Americas makes it easy for manufacturers to incorporate machine vision into their existing systems while continuing to use their own PC or industrial PC. Industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas has recently launched a complete machine vision solutions package that can be easily installed […]

OEMs and end users seeking better control and visibility of their equipment will find a welcome solution in the recent product release from global automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas. Omron has released its new Soft NA software for its industrial PC (IPC) to offer seamless and efficient control and visualization. The new launch is…

Omron Automation Americas recently launched a software version of its NA5 human-machine interface that will run on the Omron industrial PC series to give end users more control over their machines. OEMs and end users seeking better control and visibility of their equipment will find a welcome solution in the Soft NA software for Omron…

Omron Automation Americas recently announced the release of its new CP2E Series all-in-one controller that provides advanced control that enables IIoT connectivity for compact machines. The controller improves manufacturing productivity and quality by making it easy to visualize the performance and data of connected machines through simple programming. Manufacturers are constantly driven to streamline their […]

OMRON, a global technology company, recently announced a series of cash and product donations to local charities through OMRON Foundation, its charitable arm in the United States, and through OMRON Healthcare. This funding is meant to help communities weather a range of challenges caused by the worldwide coronavirus outbreak. “OMRON’s mission is to improve lives…

Controllers are central to motion control systems. They’re often referred to as the brains of the system, evaluating feedback from the environment and responding in accordance with a control program to complete an assigned task. Today’s controllers have more built-in functions, are more powerful, and are being used in diverse applications. We asked some of […]

Manufacturers in the automotive industry are striving to make the most of the current trend towards electric vehicles and low fuel consumption by building lighter-weight vehicles and favoring aluminum over iron. As the prevalence of mixed production lines containing both iron and aluminum increases, the demand for same-sensing-distance proximity sensors with suitably long sensing ranges […]

Omron Foundation, charitable arm of global technology and factory automation pioneer Omron, recently made a monetary gift along with state-of-the-art robotics equipment to California State University, Chico (Chico State) for a new and expanded mechatronics laboratory and classroom space. The planned 2,505-square-foot learning environment will feature mint-condition industrial equipment of the type that’s currently being…

Winners in the second annual LEAP Awards, celebrating the best components and services across the mechanical and electrical engineering design space, were unveiled on November 5, 2019. Across 13 categories, the judging panel awarded Gold, Silver, and Bronze recognitions, as well as Honorable Mentions for certain submissions. The awards program is supported by three leading publications […]

Omron Automation Americas has launched its new E3AS Series Reflective-Type Photoelectric Sensors that combine accurate detection for diverse targets, exceptional sensing distance, environmental robustness, and compact size. These sensors are designed to help manufacturers manage varied and flexible production needs more effectively. Manufacturers are producing a broader range of products with shorter life cycles, making […]

Understanding the real factors limiting servo gains, and system performance, makes it easier to devise counteracting strategies.  Curt Wilson • Vice President of Engineering • Omron Delta Tau Here’s a piece of conventional controls wisdom – if you want to increase system performance, raise the gains. For non-specialists in industry who are trying to optimize […]

Automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas recently announced the regional winners of their 2018 fiscal year’s Distributor of the Year awards. This prestigious distinction recognizes Omron’s top channel partners for excellence in revenue growth, local engagement, expertise and solution selling. Winning distributor: Southern Controls (United States) Southern Controls, a company specializing in automation and control…

Omron, an industry leader in end-to-end automation, will demonstrate an interactive collection of manufacturing equipment, including an autonomous mobile manipulator and Robotiq grippers integrated into its TM Series cobot.

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Industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas has added more than 2,500 new models to its E2E NEXT line of proximity sensors. Highlights of the new models include an enhanced sensing distance that minimizes target contact during production and IoT capabilities for improved predictive maintenance. Contact avoidance is essential for maximizing uptime. 70% of unexpected […]