10 years ago, when we received enquiries about AI-based projects, they were mainly driven by hype or FOMO. When I asked why they wanted to get into AI, the answer, more often than not, was either ‘because my boss asked me to’, ‘because we have a lot of data’ or ‘because it seems like an interesting area’. None of these were particularly solid reasons and certainly didn’t justify the hefty investment that AI applications would have required at that time.
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Automation adapts to sustainable packaging
Have you ever ordered a small item online, and then felt incensed when it arrived in an oversized box packed out with bubble wrap, air-filled cushions or paper inserts?
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OMRON launches ROI calculator for mobile and collaborative robots
A new ROI calculator from OMRON has been launched to support the process of evaluating an investment in collaborative and mobile robots, including easy and affordable leasing opportunities that are ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
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OMRON acquires Science Based Targets Initiative Certification
Based on the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets set in its long-term vision, Shaping the Future 2030 (SF2030), OMRON paves the way for achieving the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C advocated by the Paris Agreement.
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OMRON receives Top 100 Global Innovators 2022 award
OMRON has been selected as one of the Top 100 Global Innovators 2022 by global information service firm, Clarivatefor, the sixth consecutive year.
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OMRON awarded the Silver Class distinction in the S&P Global Sustainability Awards 2022
OMRON has been awarded the Silver Class distinction in the S&P Global Sustainability Awards, which were announced in the Sustainability Yearbook 2022, showcasing the sustainability performance of the world's largest companies.
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Webinar | Omron Roadshow: The autonomous & collaborative factory
Watch Omron's webinar on how autonomy and collaboration can help us make the factory of the future as part of a flexible manufacturing concept.
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UK debut of bottling line demonstrates benefits of smart technology at PPMA Total 2022
A single demonstration line running on the Omron stand (B34) at this year’s PPMA Total Show will reveal how a dynamic manufacturing operation – in this case filling – can see dramatic efficiency and uptime improvements from the deployment of AI in at least two areas: intelligent machine control; and fault detection and remediation.
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