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Omron opens new advanced manufacturing proof of concept centre in Sydney

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Omron, a specialist in industrial automation and robotics, has launched its state-of-the-art Proof of Concept (PoC) Centre at the Engineering Innovation Hub in Parramatta, co-located with Western Sydney University.

As the first PoC of Omron in Oceania, it is designed to empower manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand by de-risking innovation, advancing sovereign manufacturing capabilities, and developing future-ready talent.

The facility is expected to attract up to 20,000 visitors and is estimated to add $150 million to the local economy in the next five years. [Read more…] about Omron opens new advanced manufacturing proof of concept centre in Sydney

Omron’s Stuttgart Automation Center wins 2025 iF Design Award

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Omron has been awarded the 2025 iF Design Award for its newly opened Automation Center (ATC) in Stuttgart, Germany. The center, which opened in April 2025, serves as a collaborative facility where Omron works with customers to develop advanced manufacturing solutions.

This marks the second time Omron has received an iF Design Award for one of its permanent facilities. The first was awarded in 2021 for the company’s ATC in Tokyo.

Organized by the iF International Forum Design GmbH in Hannover, the iF Design Award is one of the most established international design competitions. [Read more…] about Omron’s Stuttgart Automation Center wins 2025 iF Design Award

Omron unveils latest version of its table tennis playing robot

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Omron, one of the world’s largest industrial automation companies, says it plans to participate in Semicon Japan 2024, which will be held on at Tokyo Big Sight, early next month.

At Semicon Stadium, where an interactive experience is offered by the event organizer SEMI Japan, the 9th generation of Omron’s table tennis robot, Forpheus, the symbol of Omron’s core technology, will make its global debut.

A feature exhibit at the Omron booth will be the CT-type X-ray automatic inspection system, which examines the soldering quality inside semiconductor packages and on mounting boards used in electric vehicles and data centers for generative AI applications. [Read more…] about Omron unveils latest version of its table tennis playing robot

Omron releases new collaborative robot with ‘greater reach and heavier payload’

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Omron has unveiled the latest addition to its S-Series collaborative robot range – the Omron TM25S.

Designed to enhance productivity, the Omron TM25S combines “greater payload capacity, extended reach, and versatility in a compact, easy-to-integrate package”, says the company.

With a payload capacity of 25 kg and an impressive 1900 mm reach, the Omron TM25S is a perfect solution for palletizing, mobile manipulation, and even welding applications. [Read more…] about Omron releases new collaborative robot with ‘greater reach and heavier payload’

Neura Robotics and Omron partner to develop cognitive robots for manufacturing industry

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Neura Robotics, a developer of cognitive robotics, and Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies, a leading provider of industrial robotics and automation, have agreed a strategic partnership.

The companies say this partnership aims to “revolutionize the manufacturing industry by introducing cognitive robots into factory automation, leveraging advanced AI capabilities to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and safety”.

Unlike traditional industrial robots, cognitive robots have the ability to learn from their environment, make decisions autonomously, and adapt to dynamic production scenarios. [Read more…] about Neura Robotics and Omron partner to develop cognitive robots for manufacturing industry

Even if it ain’t broke, you still oughta fix it

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Making FMCG manufacturing more sustainable through intelligent energy management

Patricia Torres, Industry Marketing Manager Food and Commodities Solutions, OMRON Industrial Automation Europe

Some factory managers take the view that ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’. This approach is understandable and, in many instances, valid – particularly if it relates to a process that took a long time to get right in the first place, or a line or machine that is running reliably.

However, as fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers embark on net zero journeys, a passive attitude towards factory automation won’t cut it. [Read more…] about Even if it ain’t broke, you still oughta fix it

Omron launches new integrated autonomous mobile robot solutions with lifter and roller modules from ROEQ

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Omron’s new medium-payload autonomous mobile robots, the MD-650 and the MD-900, are launching as complete solutions with top modules by ROEQ, a leader in mobile robotic equipment.

Businesses looking to deploy autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in their facility often realize that an AMR without a top module is like a robot arm without a gripper.

A lifter top module enables an AMR to drive underneath the cargo, lift it up and transport it to the desired location, while a top roller makes sure that the cargo is seamlessly transferred from the AMR to a conveyor station, providing a fully-automated, efficient logistics cycle.

Kyle Hable, group product manager, Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies, says: “Manufacturers are adopting AMR technology at a staggering rate as the world moves forward from the supply chain crisis inflicted by the pandemic and it’s never been more important to launch complete, out of the box solutions accelerating production automation projects.” [Read more…] about Omron launches new integrated autonomous mobile robot solutions with lifter and roller modules from ROEQ

Roeq debuts new cart system for 130 kg-payload Omron autonomous mobile robot

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Roeq, a developer of mobile robotic equipment, is continuing its product line expansion, with a stated aim of “turning autonomous mobile robots into powerful, flexible, multi-tasking workers”.

At Automate 2023, the company is planning to debut the Roeq TMC130 solution: a top module and cart system for the Omron LD-90x that increases payload from 90 kg (198 lb) up to 130 kg (287 lb).

Developed in collaboration with Omron, the TMC130 solution expands options for customers to safely and reliably use the compact LD-90x robot for higher payload missions, even where space is constrained. [Read more…] about Roeq debuts new cart system for 130 kg-payload Omron autonomous mobile robot

Omron launches new ‘high-performance’ collaborative robot for heavy payloads

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Omron, a provider of industrial automation solutions, has launched its new Omron TM20 collaborative robot with a payload of 20 kg.

The new cobot is ideal for tasks such as palletizing, machine tending and material handling. Whilst managing heavy payloads, the Omron TM20 has a small footprint and a reach of 1,3 meters.

The Omron TM20 is the latest addition to the Omron family of TM cobots, which are known for their ease of use, reliability, and safety. [Read more…] about Omron launches new ‘high-performance’ collaborative robot for heavy payloads

ROEQ doubles capacity of Omron robot with newly designed cart system

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Businesses implementing the Omron LD-250 autonomous mobile robot (AMR) now have a powerful new option to dramatically increase payload without having to invest in a larger, more expensive AMR solution.

The ROEQ solution with the new TMC500 top module and Cart500 developed for the Omron LD-250, not only doubles the AMR payload, it also provides a standardized, safe, and flexible solution for internal logistics tasks.

Kyle Hable, group product manager, Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies, says: “This exciting new relationship with ROEQ gives our customers access to fast and cost-effective options for their toughest mobile automation initiatives. [Read more…] about ROEQ doubles capacity of Omron robot with newly designed cart system