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Omron to unveil new collaborative robot and automation solutions at Pack Expo

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Omron says it will “unveil a new collaborative robot” as well as solutions in traceability, flexible manufacturing and more at the forthcoming Pack Expo event.

However, it may be that the collaborative robot Omron is talking about is the result of its partnership with Techman, on which we have reported previously.

The company says decision-makers seeking comprehensive automation solutions for food, beverage and pharmaceutical packaging applications need look no further than the solutions it provides.  [Read more…] about Omron to unveil new collaborative robot and automation solutions at Pack Expo

Omron launches suite of traceability products to extend automation portfolio

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Omron Automation Americas is releasing an array of new traceability products developed within the Omron Microscan Business.

The Hawk MV-4000, MicroHawk ID-45 and HS-360X are now featured products within the company’s complete automation portfolio.

The launch follows the acquisition of Microscan Systems, in late 2017, which Omron says is an ‘industry-leading automation solutions provider” through which the company has gained a wealth of barcode reading and machine vision technologies that dramatically boost its overall automation capabilities.  [Read more…] about Omron launches suite of traceability products to extend automation portfolio

Omron launches new series programmable multi-axis controller

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Omron has released its new CK3M-series Programmable Multi-Axis Controller that achieves nanoscale motion control for future manufacturing in the digital and automotive industries.

Omron has developed this compact motion controller by combining motion control capability of the programmable multi-axis controller originally created by Delta Tau Data Systems with advanced design technologies that Omron has refined over many years.

Semiconductor devices are now being increasingly miniaturized and 3D-structured.  [Read more…] about Omron launches new series programmable multi-axis controller

Omron launches new ‘safety network controller’ for industrial operations

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Omron has released its new NX-series Safety Network Controller.

The company claims it is the world’s first to support two safety protocols: CIP Safety 2 that is adopted by industrial robot manufacturers and Safety over EtherCAT that provides a high-speed response.

Omron says that, in automotive and food factories where a wide variety of products are produced, the NX-series Safety Network Controller facilitates building and modifying safety systems for production lines using industrial robots and controls safety systems at high speeds, helping manufacturers “create manufacturing sites which ensure workers’ safety and productivity”.  [Read more…] about Omron launches new ‘safety network controller’ for industrial operations

Techman Robot to double production capacity

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The Techman Robot company is planning to double production capacity, according to a report on DigiTimes.com. 

The company shipped approximately 2,000 units in 2017 and expects that figure to “expand exponentially” to 4,000 this year, reports DigiTimes.

Techman, which is part of the Quanta Group, says it is expanding to meet anticipated demand for its robotic arm.  [Read more…] about Techman Robot to double production capacity

Omron agrees sale of its Laserfront business

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Omron has agreed the sale of its Laserfront business to Towa Corporation, manufacturer of semiconductor molding machines.

Omron and Towa reached the agreement to transfer all those stocks of Omron Laserfront owned by Omron to Towa. The stock transfer will be completed on August 1, 2018.

Omron Laserfront is involved in semiconductor manufacturing and is one of the affiliated companies of Omron Corporation.  [Read more…] about Omron agrees sale of its Laserfront business

Omron introduces new i4 Scara product family

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Omron Corporation announced at automatica, the automation and robotics exhibition, that it will be introducing a new line of Scara robots, boasting sleek design and enhanced performance.

Named the “i4,” the new generation of Scara robot is claimed to save space during installation and allow easier configuration into existing production lines. The i4 is fast, repeatable, easy to operate and flexible for multiple configurations and applications, says the company.

Manufacturers around the world are facing major challenges in having to produce a high mix low volume of products and shorter product life cycles while dealing with labour shortage issues.

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Omron awards its North American distributors of the year

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Industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas recently announced the 2017 fiscal year’s winners of its “Distributor of the Year” award at its 2018 Sales Conference during the week of May 21st.

More than 650 representatives of Omron and the company’s channel partners participated in the event, which included new technology presentations, product training, business planning and team building activities.

The Sales Conference was truly an Americas event, with attendees hailing from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and other Latin American countries.  [Read more…] about Omron awards its North American distributors of the year

Omron partners with Techman to sell TM cobots

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Omron Corp. and Techman Robot Inc. have signed an agreement to form a strategic alliance on collaborative robots under which Omron will globally market and sell Techman’s TM series of collaborative robots via its worldwide distribution network under a co-branded logo, starting in the second half of FY2018.

In addition, Omron and Techman will cooperate in developing the next generation of collaborative robots that will be easier to integrate with Omron’s other factory automation products.

Factories worldwide are facing major challenges in having to manufacture a high mix, low volume of products to meet their customer demands, combined with shorter product life cycles and labour shortage issues.

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Omron introduces the NX1-Series controller

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Omron Corporation announced the global release in April of its new NX1-Series Machine Automation Controller.

It will also release the NX-HAD4xx High-speed Analog Input Unit (*1) and NX-SL5xxx Safety CPU Unit (*2) that can be used with the NX1 Series, helping address manufacturing innovation challenges including the strengthening of quality control and flexible safety measures.

Manufacturers are now driving visualization of machine and process status, predictive maintenance to prevent downtime, and other information utilization approaches to further improve productivity.

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