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Omron adds push-in terminals to G2RV-SL500 relays
- 11/11/08
Push-in terminal can be wired and disconnected quickly with minimal assistance from a flat blade screwdriver. |
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Omron publishes Industrial Automation product catalog
- 10/09/08
The catalog contains 800 pages with more than 4,800 products, including hundreds of new items. |
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Omron introduces H7BX Multi-Function Counter
- 09/23/08
H7BX multi-function counter delivers simple preset and batch counting functions as well as advanced dual counter and tachometer functions. |
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Omron introduces V400-R bar code reader
- 08/01/08
Ultra-small V400-R fixed mount multi-code reader automatically recognizes commonly used bar codes and 2D matrix codes. |
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Omron expands M12 Smartclick Connectors
- 06/09/08
New models include XS5M panel-mount plugs and XS5P panel-mount sockets in both front and rear panel-mount versions. |
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Omron announces CJ1W-PH41U Analog Input Module for PLCs
- 05/01/08
CJ1W-PH41U four-point PLC analog input module has temperature resolution to 0.001 degree Celsius. |
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Omron announces Model ZG Profiling Laser Sensor
- 03/25/08
Profiling laser sensor completes a full height and width inspection to capture entire shapes by measuring the X and Z axis in a single pass in milliseconds. |
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Omron opens regional headquarters in Mexico
- 03/25/08
The office will provide sales, technical support, and training for Omron industrial automation customers across Mexico. |
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OMRON provides online access to datasheets for 4,000 products
- 03/13/08
On-line product data eliminates the need for customers to refer to printed catalogs and datasheets, or make multiple telephone calls to confirm product specifications. |
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Omron introduces B3W-9 Tri-Color Illuminated Switch
- 03/10/08
The switches are available with red, yellow, blue, green and bright green LEDs in one, two or three-color light models. Price: from $1.83. |
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OMRON releases D6F MEMS Mass Flow Sensor for Fuel Cells
- 02/20/08
The D6F mass flow sensor uses highly sensitive micromachined MEMS elements to measure minute gas flows with precision. |
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Omron releases M-12 Waterproof Circular Industrial Connectors
- 02/08/08
IP67 rated circular industrial connectors have a one touch bayonet locking system enabling connection in just 1/8th of a turn. |
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Omron promotes Nigel Blakeway to COO
- 02/04/08
Nigel previously served at Omron Component Business-European Union (OCB-EU) in Amsterdam as the COO. |
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Omron announces B6TS Touch Sensing IC for Touch Panels
- 02/02/08
B6TS series integrates detecting and processing functions into a single-chip micro controller that can be programmed quickly and easily. |
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Omron announces E3X-DAC color sensor
- 02/01/08
White LED fiber-optic sensor detects true colors in marks and workpieces. Price: $220. |
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Omron releases D6F-P MEMS Dust Resistant Flow Sensors
- 12/17/07
The flow sensor delivers an amplified, temperature compensated output signal with high accuracy and repeatability, even at very low flow rates. |
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Omron announces Trajexia Motion Controller
- 12/05/07
The TJ multi-tasking motion coordinator is powered by a 32-bit DSP, and is specifically designed to meet the most demanding motion tasks such as interpolation and e-cam, e-gearbox and registration control. |
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Omron releases S8VS-series switching power supplies
- 12/05/07
The single-phase, single output AC-to-DC power supplies are available with display on models ranging from 60W to 480W.
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Omron releases G9E series DC Power Relays
- 10/16/07
Relays have a sealed, gas-filled construction that cools the arc created during switching up to 200A. |
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Omron announces FZ color vision sensor
- 08/11/07
Vision sensor makes it possible to automate inspection of low contrast color objects at high speed with reliable results. |
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Omron introduces E5CSV Temperature Controller
- 08/10/07
The E5CSV can handle disturbance-sensitive applications such as packaging, fryers, wrappers and sealers.
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Omron appoints Gregg Holst President and COO
- 08/10/07
He assumes the position immediately, filling a 10-month-long vacancy created by the death of the previous COO and President.
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Omron STI introduces D40A Non-Contact Safety Switches
- 06/25/07
Users can reduce costs by connecting up to 30 switches to a single controller. |
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Omron STI publishes Machine Safety Engineering Guide
- 05/17/07
This 1500+ page, two-volume set is a comprehensive machine and process safety product and technical reference guide. |
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OMRON launches Industrial Automation Business portal
The portal site is a 'one-stop-shop' for the latest information in English on OMRON's industrial automation products and services |
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Omron releases MS4800 Safety Light Curtains
- 04/19/07
MS4800 is available in Advanced, Standard and Basic versions to optimize the cost of safeguarding design. The MS4800 enable users to purchase as many features they need, without paying for those they don't. |
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OMRON reorganizes machine safeguarding business
- 04/02/07
Omron merges safety equipment acquired from STI last year into a new category brand called 'STI' (Safety, Innovation & Technology). Its OS3101 Laser Safety Scanner would be the first product marketed under the new brand. |
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Omron acquires semiconductor business from Seiko Epson
- 03/30/07
OMRON acquired the semiconductor business assets of Seiko Epson's consolidated subsidiary, Yasu Semiconductor Corp. The acquisition was completed on March 30, 2007. |
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Omron STI introduces MA-S Series Safety Interlock Switches for harsh environments
- 01/19/07
MA-S Series Magnetically Actuated Safety Interlock Switches and Actuators have stainless steel housings for corrosion-resistant operation in harsh environments. The NEMA 6 enclosure and variety of available stainless steel-housed contact configurations satisfy any number of demanding application requirements. |
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Omron STI releases new family of tongue-operated safety interlock switches
- 12/21/06
Just 25mm (0.98 in.) wide x 82mm (3.23 in.) long, the T2008 tongue-operated safety interlock switch is designed to provide a minimum of one million actuations in severely space restricted applications, and can be installed on one inch square tubing. 1 N/O and 1 N/C, or 2 N/C, contact configurations are available to satisfy Dual Channel Safety Monitoring requirements. |
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OMRON acquires Optical Communications Components from NHK
- 10/31/06
OMRON will acquire NHK Spring's FTTH optical coupler business on November 1, 2006, as outlined in a preliminary agreement between the two companies that was announced on August 31, 2006. From November 1, the FTTH optical coupler business, which was based in NHK Spring's Yokohama head office, will be operated from OMRON's Kusatsu Factory. |
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Omron STI releases Dual Channel Safety Monitoring Relay
- 09/29/06
The SR103AM fixed terminal relay provides control reliability and maximum configuration flexibility can be applied with various protective devices to satisfy the safety monitoring requirements of individual safety systems. It is BG approved, carries the CE mark, and is UL and C-UL listed. |
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Omron enters Russian Market
- 09/28/06
Omron has established OOO OMRON ELECTRONICS ('OEE-RUS'), a wholly owned subsidiary of OMRON's Industrial Automation Business ('IAB') in Moscow, Russia. The new company, which will handle the sales and servicing of IAB's control equipment, is scheduled to start operations in October 2006. Until now, IAB has serviced its Russian customers by stationing OMRON Finland staff in Moscow. |
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Omron finalizes acquisition of Scientific Technologies
- 09/13/06
OMRON has completed its previously announced acquisition of 100% of the shares of Scientific Technologies for a purchase price of US$94 million. STI's products include a wide range of components for safety light curtains, laser scanners, and other safety devices and services. Sales were US$52,141,000 (for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005). |
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OMRON announces aluminum RFID Inlay that is comparable to copper
- 09/08/06
Aluminum-based inlay (V730S-D13-P01)(HF ISO15693) achieves comparable performance with copper inlays, making it suitable for security and asset tracking applications such as library and access control. The new inlay caters to the needs of customers who prefer aluminum instead of copper inlays due to environmental concerns about disposal of copper waste.
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OMRON to acquire Optical Communications Components Business from NHK Spring
- 08/31/06
NHK Spring's optical coupler business includes the component micro-fabrication technologies and film deposition technologies required to produce high-performance quartz optical waveguides. OMRON intends to combine NHK Spring's quartz optical waveguide technology with its own stacked polymer optical waveguide technology to create new products that will expand its business in the "Fiber To The Home" optical coupler market. |
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New vision sensor from Omron is almost human
- 07/21/06
The new color version of the Omron Electronics Smart Sensor, the ZFV-C, offers sensing capabilities close to human vision, including the ability to distinguish shapes and colors. |
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OMRON Donates 10 Million Yen to Support Central Java Earthquake Relief Operations
- 05/30/06
OMRON's local affiliated company, P.T. OMRON Manufacturing of Indonesia, will also donate 10 million rupiah and emergency supplies. OMRON Corporation wishes to express our deepest condolences to the victims of this disaster, and their families. |
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OMRON Releases Polymeric Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Antenna
- 05/15/06
SMD Polymeric Antenna for short-range, wireless Ultra-Wideband (UWB) applications combines compact size with high performance. ODMs and OEMS deploying UWB can benefit from flexibility of antenna shape design without compromising on size or performance. |
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OMRON Corporation to Acquire the Safety Products Group of Scientific Technologies Incorporated (STI)
- 04/25/06
OMRON Corporation (TSE: 6645, ADR: OMRNY) and Scientific Technologies Incorporated ('STI'; NASDAQ: STIZ) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which OMRON will acquire STI for $94 million plus net cash and working-capital adjustments. The transaction, which does not include the purchase of STI's Automation Products Group ('APG'), was approved by both companies' boards of directors. |
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Omron Boosts RFID Inlay Manufacturing Capacity to 250 Million Per Year
- 04/11/06
The company announced that RFID inlay manufacturing capacity will be increased to support production of more than 250 million inlays per year at its Minakuchi factory in Shiga, Japan. This factory location was chosen to take advantage of its more than 30 years of experience with semiconductors and class 10000 clean room standards. The inlays produced at Minakuchi are marketed and distributed globally by Omron's RFID division.
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Omron’s New NSJ HMI Series Integrates Control, Display and an Open I/O Network, Saving Cost and Space While Simplifying Programming
- 04/07/06
The NSJ series eliminates the need for and cost of separate display and controller hardware and the wiring and labor needed to connect them. With true deterministic control, all NSJ HMIs have separate but integrated processors for display and control tasks, so control response is never compromised due to heavy graphics demands. Display screens range in size from 5.7 inches to 12.1 inches, and in resolution from 320x240 to 800x600. The NSJ features include built-in Ethernet, USB and serial programming ports and printer ports. Networking and I/O expansion options are also available. |
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OMRON Announces First-ever European CEO, Roberto Maietti
- 04/06/06
OMRON Corporation today announced the appointment of Mr. Roberto Maietti as President & CEO of OMRON Europe B.V. Reporting to Mr. Fumio Tateisi, the Japanese-based president of OMRON's Industrial Automation Business, Mr. Maietti will also take over the role of President of the OMRON Management Center Europe. Mr. Maietti will be confirmed as Executive Officer of OMRON Corporation at the shareholder's meeting on June 22nd, 2006. |
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OMRON Announces Agreement to Acquire Pioneer Subsidiary
- 03/31/06
Both Omron and Pioneer PMC have been independently developing, manufacturing and marketing backlight units (BLU) primarily for use in small size LCDs. Forecasts suggest that the global LCD backlight unit business is set to grow rapidly. Aiming to be a leader in this expanding market, Omron has decided to integrate its technical expertise, production capacity and sales forces with Pioneer PMC's, to create a world class manufacturer of BLUs for small to large size LCDs. |
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OMRON's Industrial Automation Business Establishes Global Service Center
- 03/29/06
The move is part of a global plan to centralize services currently managed separately by sales and product divisions in order to ensure that customers receive consistent, rapid, first-class service wherever their operations are based. Beginning operations from April 3, 2006, and based in Mishima, Japan, the new Global Service Center (GSC) will combine customer support and contents functions. Over the next few years, IAB plans to roll-out regional customer support centers modeled on the GSC customer support division and customized to match local needs. |
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Omron Develops Antenna to boost UHF RFID Tag Read Performance
- 03/27/06
OMRON developed a new type of antenna technology that can electronically control the electromagnetic field emitted from the reader. This technology reduces reflections, thus minimizing the degradation of system performance due to multipath interference. |
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Omron Electronic Components Business - Europe Completes RoHS Compliance Process
- 03/08/06
The company has eliminated cadmium as well as lead from all of its devices - and does not require the benefit of the period of grace that the EU has granted the industry on the use of cadmium in switch contacts. |
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OMRON Corporation Begins Full-scale Entry into Indian Market
- 02/23/06
OMRON has established OMRON Automation PVT Ltd., a new, wholly-owned subsidiary in New Delhi, India. The move marks the beginning of a full-scale entry to the rapidly growing Indian factory automation (FA) market by OMRON's Industrial Automation Business (IAB). The new company will handle the sales and servicing of IAB's control equipment and is scheduled to start operations in April 2006. |
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OMRON Announces Increased Dividend Forecast for Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2006
- 02/23/06
As announced on January 30, 2006, OMRON Corporation expects to achieve highest ever consolidated profits in FY2005, making this the company's fourth consecutive year of record consolidated revenues and income. We are fully aware that this success is due in large part to the support of our shareholders and other stakeholders. |
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OMRON Announces Consolidated Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2006
- 01/30/06
The Group's net sales totaled JPY 442,755 million, a 1.5 percent decrease from the same period in the previous fiscal year. The decrease reflected the substantial effect of the transfer of the ATM and other information equipment business to an equity affiliate in October 2004. |
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OMRON Introduces New Smart Measurement Sensor
- 01/12/06
ZS smart measurement sensor combines two-dimensional CMOS imaging with precise laser measurement to create a high-speed, high sensitivity inspection system. Its 110µs response time and 0.25µm resolution enable it to inspect moving workpieces and capture data on the fly. |
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OMRON Corporation Notice of Dissolution of Affiliated Company
- 12/20/05
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OMRON Launches New Safety Light Curtain with World's First Position Detection Muting Function
- 12/19/05
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OMRON Introduces Industrial Power Supply Range with Built-in Alarm for On-site Troubleshooting
- 11/09/05
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OMRON Announces Reacquisition of Stock Through Osaka Securities Exchange's J-NET
- 11/09/05
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OMRON Develops Bacteria Reducing Inductive Sensor for Food and Pharmaceutical Industry Applications
- 11/02/05
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OMRON Reports Financial Results for the First Half Ended September 30, 2005
- 10/31/05
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OMRON Scalable Laser Measurement Sensor with CMOS Technology Delivers Sub-micron Accuracy
- 10/24/05
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Omron Corporation Pledges 10 million yen to Aid Victims of the South Asian Earthquake
- 10/13/05
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Omron’s Compact S8VM Power Supply Features Undervoltage Alarms
- 10/13/05
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OMRON Introduces Type G9SX-ADA Flexible Safety Unit for Machines & Equipment
- 09/30/05
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OMRON Establishes Development Center in Shanghai
- 09/20/05
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Kuehne + Nagel, Omron Electronics and Avicon Announce Successful Wal-Mart RFID Implementation
- 09/13/05
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OMRON Pledges $300,000 US Dollars for Victims of Hurricane Katrina
- 09/08/05
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Allen Vail Joins Omron Electronics LLC as Vice President of Finance
- 08/04/05
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OMRON Reports Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal First Quarter
- 07/28/05
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Omron Sponsors University of Arkansas RFID Research Center
- 06/10/05
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OMRON Establishes Automotive Electronic Components Production Base in Guangzhou, China
- 05/23/05
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OMRON Reports Record Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
- 04/27/05
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OMRON Introduces Enhancements to E5_N Series General Purpose Digital Temperature Controller
- 04/18/05
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OMRON Announces Revised Dividend Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2005
- 04/07/05
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OMRON Announces Establishment of Safety Devices Division to Strengthen Safety Business
- 04/06/05
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OMRON to Release Safety Network Controller Featuring the World's Highest Safety Control Level
- 04/06/05
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Omron Names Kaman Industrial Technologies a National Distributor
- 01/28/05
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Omron's New F500 Vision Sensor Offers Unmatched Inspection Speed, Precision And Storage Capacity
- 01/17/05
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Omron's New ZFV 2D Smart Vision Sensors Bring Cost Control And Higher Speeds To Sensing Applications
- 01/17/05
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Omron Donates Close To $1 Million Dollars Towards Asian Tsunami Relief
- 01/07/05
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Omron's New V740 RFID Reader/Writer Operates in Both UHF and HF FrequencIies
- 11/16/04
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Omron Electronics LLC and Weber Marking Systems, Inc. Join Forces to Produce More Cost-Effective RFID Labeling
- 11/16/04
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New Omron Electronics LLC, Domino Amjet, Inc. Alliance Will Integrate Data Management, Operational Solutions
- 11/16/04
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Omron's New F270 Vision System Uses Dual CPUs, Up To Four Cameras to Deliver High-Performance Inspection
- 11/16/04
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RFID Solution From Domino and Omron Takes Customers Into the Comfort Zone
- 11/11/04
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Omron To Establish New Sensing And Control Technology Facility In China
- 08/05/04
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Omron Electronics and Yaskawa Announce Business Agreement for Inverter & HVAC Products
- 07/30/04
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Omron Appoints New National Distributor Sales Manager
- 07/15/04
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Omron's E2A Modular Proximity Sensors Feature Extended Sensing Ranges, Thicker Barrels And One-Piece Construction
- 02/27/04
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Omron Introduces New Z500 Laser Measurement Sensor that Performs Accurate Two-dimensional Measurements in a Single Procedure
- 12/12/03
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Omron's 3G3MV Inverter With On-Board PLC Adds Intelligent Precise Control To Inverter-Based System Architecture
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Omron's New Temperature/Process Controllers Provide Control Of Multiple Zones
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Omron's New Forcibly-Guided Safety Relay Now Switches 10-Amp Current, Providing Safe Shutdowns For More Applications
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Omron's New F210 Vision Sensor Sysem Offers Speed And High Performance
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Omron's New D3D Minature Door Switch Is Cost-Effective, Easy To Install And Safe To Operate
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Omron Announces New VP of Human Resources
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Omron's New Inverter's High-Slip Braking Feature Shortens Braking Time Significantly
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New Power Supply from Omron Provides Predictive Maintenance
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Omron Announces New COO, Promotes Frank Newburn
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Omron's New G3TC is a Reliable SSR for I/O Module Mounting Boards
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Omron Partners with Ann Arbor Technologies to Provide an HMI Station Solution
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Omron's E3Z-LS is the World's First Foreground and Background Suppression Diffuse Photoelectric Sensor
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Omron's Jim Mooney Takes on Additional Role as Corporate Division Manager
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