Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in machinery and advanced industrial automation solutions, is offering a new guard lock with ergonomic door handle that installs quickly in production environments. Robot cells and large machine tools are dangerous, which is why safeguarding these spaces is so essential. Many facilities use fencing and enclosures to mitigate risk,…

Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in machinery and advanced industrial automation solutions, is offering a high-coded non-contact door switch that installs quickly in new or existing production environments. Robot cells and large machine tools are dangerous, which is why safeguarding these spaces is essential. Many facilities install equipment interlocks to increase safety, but operator…

A high-coded non-contact door switch installs quickly in new or existing production environments. To prevent tampering and simplify installation, each Omron D41D is uniquely coded. Pairing via RFID is automatic and requires less than 30 seconds. Up to 30 switch sets can be wired in series and paired at the same time. Integrated LEDs provide…

Omron Automation Americas recently released the H7CC multi-function counter that improves upon the existing Omron H7CX. The new counter provides an updated visual display, simplified programming interface, and a built-in end-of-life alert system for preventive maintenance. In addition, it provides both totalizing and tachometer monitoring functionality. The ability to use the H7CC as a tachometer…

In response to a growing need for manufacturers to ensure compliance and protect operators from hazards on the plant floor, automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas has incorporated assessment and labeling services focused on best practices for lockout/tagout and arc flash avoidance into its safety offering. Industry-leading automation solutions and safety services provider Omron Automation…

Automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas broadens its vision portfolio with compact GigE Vision line scan cameras featuring Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Precision Time Protocol technology. Omron Automation Americas, an industry leader in complete automation solutions for manufacturing and related industries, is releasing an update to its FS Series GigE Vision line scan cameras.…

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 the HD-1500 mobile robot, which can handle bulky objects weighing up to 1500kg. This addition to the company’s robotics portfolio comes after the LD-250 mobile robot launch and further expands manufacturers’ options for autonomous material transport. Manufacturers are facing a growing need to automate their material handling operations due to…

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 […]

Industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas has a new technology to help facilities get closer to the ultimate goal of zero downtime. By providing continuous, remote thermal monitoring of electrical panels and other components, Omron’s K6PM Thermal Condition Monitoring Device lowers the time and cost required for critical equipment inspections and minimizes the risk…

The popular MicroHAWK family from automation solutions pioneer Omron Automation Americas just got a major upgrade, and brand-new models from the series will be on display at the upcoming Automation Technology Expo (ATX) West this February 11-13. MicroHAWK 2.0 – as the upgrade is called – adds new networking capabilities and improves upon the platform’s…

Industrial automation and safety solutions pioneer Omron Automation Americas recently launched a state-of-the-art light curtain that meets the needs for more flexible production line design. The broad functionality of the F3SG-SR Series Safety Light Curtain helps manufacturers comply with global safety standards without sacrificing efficiency or throughput. To meet the challenges of today’s marketplace, manufacturers…

The Omron Automation Americas booth at PACK EXPO 2019 in Las Vegas is slated to be a unique opportunity to explore near-future manufacturing equipment as part of a wide-ranging, interactive demo. In particular, the company’s new autonomous mobile manipulator and the integration between Omron’s TM Series collaborative robot and Robotiq’s vacuum grippers are innovations to…

Omron Automation Americas, a provider of end-to-end solutions for industrial automation, announces the launch of its brand-new website. Featuring several new tools for customers, system integrators and distributors, the website is designed to have a more modern look and feel with a fully responsive layout. The new website, located at the URL https://automation.omron.com, offers enhanced…

Motion controller output speeds are reaching an industry-leading 50 µs/5 axes with the introduction of the new CK3M programmable multi-axis controller from Omron. The global leader in industrial automation solutions combined superior motion control capability originally developed by Delta Tau Systems (now part of Omron) with its own advanced design technologies inside a compact and…

Industry-leading automation solutions pioneer Omron Automation Americas has developed a unique technology that can automatically detect small defects and subtle changes in color with great sensitivity. It can also simultaneously detect defects with different characteristics. One of the key technologies in this powerful vision solution is an advanced lighting technology that changes illumination angles, directions,…

The newest iteration of Omron’s NX1 machine automation controller series is designed to improve productivity through integration with information utilization, quality management and safety. The high degree of integration helps manufacturers collect and utilize data more effectively and improve overall productivity. Its compact design helps bring the control of compact machines to a whole new level. High-Speed…

More than 200 journalists from across Europe—and as far away as the United States and China—came to today’s press preview for the Hannover Messe 2018, scheduled for April 23-27 in this northern German industrial city. This year’s event will see some differences to prior fairs. In previous odd-numbered years, there was a special focus on…

Omron Automation and Safety has introduced the A22N Series to offer machine designers and panel builders a greater variety of 22-mm diameter pushbuttons, selector switches and pilot lights that are simple to install, operate and customize. Three contact blocks can be mounted in a series (up to six for non-lighted models) and can be attached in…

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,…

OMRON Automation and Safety’s new OS32C-4M is the latest addition to the company’s award winning family of safety laser scanners. These Type 3 safety laser scanners provide a 4 meter safety range, 15 meter warning zones and an impressive 270 degree detection angle that is perfect for safeguarding large robotic cells and body entry detection.…