OMRON has announced the launch of its new OMRON TM20 cobot with a payload of 20kg. The new cobot is ideal for tasks such as palletising, machine tending and material handling. Whilst managing heavy payloads, the OMRON TM20 has a small footprint and a reach of 1.3m.
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We made you look! OMRON invites visitors to don AR glasses for digital twin assembly experience
In an evolution of its FORPHEUS AI-based table tennis robot, OMRON will show, for the first time at Hannover Messe, how the emerging concept of harmonised automation can be applied in an industrial context to help ease labour shortages.
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OMRON awarded platinum rating from EcoVadis for sustainability
OMRON has been awarded the Platinum rating following a sustainability assessment by EcoVadis. A score earning a Platinum rating, which is the highest distinction, puts the company within the top one percent of all the businesses assessed for sustainability performance.
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How can automated processes and robotics help combat the shortage of workers?
Companies need new technologies that take over repetitive tasks and increase efficiency. While many countries are experiencing a labour shortage in areas such as hospitality and healthcare, many manufacturers are also concerned about the growing labour shortage. To mitigate this phenomenon, some countermeasures have been implemented, such as financial incentives or targeted workforce qualification; however, more innovative solutions are required.
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The top five essential automation trends for 2023
Here, Fernando Colás, CEO of OMRON Industrial Automation Europe, explores the main trends that are set to shape industrial automation in 2023 – and beyond.
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OMRON launches safety virtual experience: A guide to safe automation in flexible manufacturing
The new Safety Virtual Experience from OMRON provides a 360-degree view of safety solutions for factory floors in automotive and intralogistics applications.
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OMRON commits to doubling energy productivity by 2040
OMRON has become a member of The Climate Group's EP100 initiatives. OMRON is the first Japanese company in the manufacturing industry and the fourth Japanese company in general to join the EP100 initiative, which brings together over 120 energy-smart businesses committed to measuring and reporting on energy efficiency improvements.
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What is the alternative to manual traceability methods for the FMCG sector?
In today’s digital age, where we are implementing technology at the fastest rate than ever before, why are so many producers of food still allowing paper to dominate as the source of information in the process of food traceability?
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