OMRON Corporation, Kyoto City, will introduce on April 1 the new confocal fiber displacement sensor ZW-7000 Series. Incorporating the new white light confocal principle(*2) of measurement, the ZW-7000…
New G6DN slim relay with 5A switching
Omron is pleased to announce the release of G6DN slim relay, a SPST slim power relay with low power consumption, long life and high switching capacity ideal for…
Omron launches compact + robust three-phase S8VK-T power supplies
Omron Automation and Safety (www.Omron247.com) introduces the 3-phase S8VK-T switching power supplies with robust design and construction that withstands harsh environments and provides stable operation over a wide-operating…
The future of Automation & Robotics in the food industry
by Laura Studwell, Food, Beverage, and Packaging Industry, Marketing Manager and Dan Dibbern, Robotics Product Manager, Omron The growing sophistication of robots has sparked debates among experts over…
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Thought leader Monika Minarcin on automotive-semiconductor convergence
At a recent visit to the new Omron Automation and Safety facilities in Hoffman Estates, Ill., (where facility personnel were in a comical battle with a skunk family…
OMRON to acquire U.S. based Adept Technology
OMRON Corporation, a manufacturer in the field of automation based on its core sensing and control technology, and Adept Technology, Inc., a provider of intelligent robots, autonomous mobile…
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Omron at it again: This time, buys robot-maker Adept
OMRON Corp., automation manufacturer and leader in sensing and control technology, and Adept Technology, Inc., a global provider of intelligent robots, autonomous mobile robot solutions and services, today announced…
Omron’s Sysmac Delta Robot Series increases production in high-speed pick & place packaging applications
Omron Automation and Safety offers the Sysmac Delta Robot Series to help machine builders add efficient pick-and-place capability to packaging and small parts assembly line projects. Omron’s integrated…
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OMRON Corporation to acquire Delta Tau Data Systems, Inc.
OMRON Corporation announced its entry into a stock purchase agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Delta Tau Data Systems, Inc. of California, which will result in Delta…
How using a programmable safety rated controller can increase the life of your machine
How do you stop your car as you approach a red light? Is it a gentle release of the gas pedal so it can coast, slamming on the brakes or somewhere in between? With both methods, each way of stopping has a practical purpose. Most people like to glide to a stop. It’s easier on…
Omron Americas headquarters opens in Chicago
Omron opened its new Americas headquarters in Hoffman Estates, IL, on September 3, 2014. Just 30 miles from the heart of Chicago and featuring a state-of-the-art Automation Center, Omron designed the facility to give customers access to engineering and technical resources in one centralized location. The Automation Center also serves as a university-style laboratory where…
Versatile Scanner Ensures Safety in Robotic Cells
The number of opportunities in industrial applications that risk a person’s safety are numerous and varied. One solution to improve safety is the OS32C-4M safety laser scanner, which offers the versatility needed to solve diverse presence detection and collision avoidance application needs. The OS32C-4M safety laser scanner is a Type 3 laser scanner with a…
Smile – Your Face is Being Recognized
At Sensors Expo 2014, David Schroll, Manager of Sensor Product Marketing at Omron discusses the company’s OKAO Vision facial recognition technology. Among its capabilities are detecting faces, smile…
Kepware Supports Omron Sysmac NJ in Latest KEPServerEX
Omron Automation and Safety announces the launch of Omron NJ Ethernet Driver in Kepware Technologies KEPServerEX version 5.15, an OPC communications platform that allows PC software to access controller data/variables with a streamlined and easy-to-use interface. Omron’s partners and customers benefit by offering a best-in-class solution for integrating machine control with enterprise Historian, ERP, MES,…
Simplify Machine Data Logging and Traceability
The Sysmac NJ Machine Automation Controller from Omron Automation and Safety now provides direct connectivity to SQL databases, including Microsoft SQL, Oracle, IBM DB2, MySQL and Firebird. This enables OEMs and end-users to improve machine performance by eliminating the maintenance complexities associated with PCs and middleware, while reliably collecting data for analysis and optimization. “Sysmac…
Omron Expands Executive Roles for Nigel Blakeway
Omron Corporation expanded the executive roles for Nigel Blakeway, appointing him as CEO of OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC Industrial Automation Company for the Americas. This new role is in addition to his responsibilities as Omron Corporation Executive Officer, and Chairman, President and CEO, OMRON MANAGEMENT CENTER OF AMERICA, INC. The change positions Blakeway to guide sales…
Integrate Safety Features Into a System Seamlessly
Here’s an option that can reduce the time it takes to design safety into a machine system. The NX Series Safety Controllers combine automation and safety on the same EtherCAT® network in a mixed I/O backplane for design flexibility and minimal wiring costs. The intuitive software programming environment reduces machine and safety design time, while…
Clearbrook Honors Omron Automation and Safety as Volunteer of the Year
Omron Automation and Safety recently received the Exceptional Merit Award as a Clearbrook Volunteer of the Year for 2013. Laura Warren, Director of Marketing at Clearbrook, summarized the context for the recognition: For the past 16 years, Omron has been supporting Clearbrook in various ways. Clearbrook is an agency that serves children and adults with…
Omron Automation and Safety Named to Chicago’s 101 Best Companies
For the third consecutive year, Omron Automation and Safety has been selected to the prestigious list of “Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™”. From a pool of thousands of competing company entries, Omron joined this elite group of Chicago area companies that excel in a commitment to their employees and their community.…
Omron Automation and Safety Among Best Places to Work in Illinois
Omron Automation and Safety is one of thirty-five small-to-medium size companies that were identified by its employees as the best places to work in the state of Illinois for 2013. The “Best Places to Work in Illinois” is an annual workplace analysis and competition involving in-depth surveys of each company’s employee base and human resource…
OMRON Automation and Safety’s New NX Safety Controller
OMRON Automation and Safety introduces NX Series Safety Controllers. The NX series combines automation and safety on the same EtherCAT® network in a mixed I/O backplane to promote design flexibility and minimize wiring costs. A single intuitive software programming environment reduces machine and safety design time, while an auto configuration restart function eliminates the need…
Enhance machine safety with Ethernet/IP enabled laser scanners
The STI OS32C-DM Safety Laser Scanner helps keep machines up and running by enabling users to check the operating state and analyze the cause of an emergency stop via LAN. These compact safety laser scanners can be monitored over Ethernet/IP and can provide system status, zone status and measurement data information to most devices using…
Omron Launches Next Generation M18 Cylindrical Photo Sensors
Omron Automation and Safety has developed a new generation of M18 cylindrical photoelectric sensors that combine simple selection and installation with reliability, versatility, rugged construction and value for…
Omron Automation & Safety Regional Sites Provide Machine Automation Solutions
Omron Automation and Safety announces the launch of three new websites—www.industrial.omron.us for the United States, www.industrial.omron.ca for Canada, and www.industrial.omron.mx for Latin America—all accessible through Omron247.com. The new sites are customized for each region and include a wide-range of information to better suit customers in these markets, according to Gregg Holst, Pan American President of…
Omron Foundation Helps Establish the “Omron Robotics and Mechatronics Laboratory”
The new Omron Robotics and Mechatronics Laboratory at Northern Illinois University’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) was unveiled during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, April…