OMRON Scientific Technologies, Inc.

What OMRON Scientific Technologies, Inc. does

OMRON Scientific Technologies, Inc., operating commercially as OMRON Automation Americas, is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Omron Corporation (TSE: 6645) that sells industrial automation products and solutions to manufacturers across the Americas. From its headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, the unit serves automotive and EV manufacturers, electronics and semiconductor producers, life sciences firms, logistics and warehouse operators, and food/beverage/commodities processors, focusing on flexible manufacturing, quality control, regulatory compliance, and labor-shortage-driven automation.

The company's core offering is the Sysmac Automation Platform, an integrated hardware-and-software architecture that combines machine automation controllers (e.g., NX102), PMAC advanced motion controllers, machine vision systems, industrial safety technology, IO-Link communication, servos and inverters, sensors, traceability systems, and the newly launched TM S Series collaborative robots (TM30S, TM20S, TM6S) with TMflow 2.22 software and Landmark 2.0 vision-based positioning. Complementary products include the DX100 Data Flow Edge Device for IIoT data integration, SPI/AOI/AXI inspection systems, power supplies, and switching components. The platform is supported by nine regional Proof of Concept Centers, certified system integrators, machine safety services, training, and technical support.

OMRON Automation Americas generates revenue through three primary streams: (1) hardware sales of controllers, sensors, cobots, vision systems, safety equipment, and power supplies sold directly to manufacturers and through channel distributors; (2) one-time software licenses for Sysmac Studio, CX-One, and TMflow; and (3) professional services including safety assessments, training, technical support, consultation desk services, and PoC center access. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year enterprise contracts structured through direct field sales for enterprise accounts and a where-to-buy channel for mid-market customers.

Name

OMRON Scientific Technologies, Inc.

Legal name

Omron Corporation

Website

https://automation.omron.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

OMRON Scientific Technologies, Inc. (OMRON Automation Americas) is the U.S. industrial automation subsidiary of Japan's Omron Corporation, selling controllers, sensors, machine vision, safety systems, IIoT devices, and TM S Series collaborative robots under the Sysmac platform to manufacturers in automotive, electronics, life sciences, logistics, semiconductor, and food/beverage sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sensors & Instrumentation Electronics Manufacturing Services (Transmitters, analyzers, industrial sensors) (IMAGAGAL), Automotive ECUs/Control Modules & Embedded Electronics Manufacturing (IMACAJAC)

Keywords

• Industrial automation
• Collaborative robots
• Machine vision
• Motion control
• Factory automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoffman Estates

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Automation Hardware: Sale of industrial automation components including controllers, sensors, machine vision systems, servos, switches, safety equipment, and collaborative robots. Hardware products are sold directly to manufacturers and through channel partners with system integrators providing deployment services.
2. Automation Software Licenses: Software products including Sysmac Studio, CX-One Automation Software Suite, and TMflow software sold as licenses. Software enables programming, configuration, and simulation of automation systems.
3. Professional Services: Safety services, training, technical support, consultation desk services, and proof of concept center access. Services support implementation, regulatory compliance, and ongoing operational effectiveness for automation systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

OMRON Scientific Technologies, Inc. (operating as Omron Automation) designs, manufactures, and sells industrial automation hardware and software for manufacturers. The portfolio spans the Sysmac Automation Platform (controllers, motion, vision, safety, IIoT), sensing and switching components, machine vision and inspection systems, IO-Link communication, servos/inverters, traceability and barcode verification, power supplies, and collaborative robots (TM S Series). The company also delivers safety services, technical training, and Proof of Concept Center engagements to support deployment across automotive, electronics, life sciences, logistics, semiconductor, and food/beverage manufacturing.

Product overview

OMRON Scientific Technologies, Inc. (operating as OMRON Automation) provides a comprehensive industrial automation portfolio organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The Sysmac Automation Platform serves as the core unified platform, with Sysmac Studio Software and CX-One Automation Software Suite as the primary programming and configuration tools. The product range spans Controllers (NX102 Machine Automation Controller, PMAC Advanced Motion Controllers), Power Supplies (S8NR IP67, S8VK-G), Safety Technology (D4N Safety Limit Switch, Industrial Safety Products), Sensing Solutions, Machine Vision systems, IO-Link communication, Servos and Inverters, Traceability Technologies (VHV5-SRV Inline Barcode Verification System), Automated Inspection (SPI/AOI/AXI), and Control/Switching Components. Recent additions include the DX100 Data Flow Edge Device for IIoT data integration and the TM S Series Collaborative Robots (TM30S, TM20S, TM6S) with TMflow software. The company also offers complementary services including Proof of Concept Centers, Machine Safety Services, Training, and Technical Support, serving industries across automotive, electronics, food/beverage, life sciences, logistics, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sysmac Automation Platform Unified industrial automation platform integrating machine control, safety, motion, vision, and visualization for manufacturers seeking a single architecture across their operations.
• Sysmac Studio Software Integrated development environment software for programming, configuring, simulating, and monitoring Sysmac-based industrial automation systems.
• CX-One Automation Software Suite Comprehensive software suite for configuring and programming OMRON controllers, drives, and motion control devices within industrial automation systems.
• NX102 Machine Automation Controller Machine automation controller supporting industrial IoT integration and distributed control of motion, vision, safety, and logic in a single platform.
• PMAC Advanced Motion Controllers High-performance motion controllers designed for precision multi-axis positioning and complex motion trajectories in industrial automation.
• S8NR IP67 Power Supply Rugged IP67-rated switch mode power supply engineered for reliable operation in harsh industrial environments.
• S8VK-G Switch Mode Power Supply General-purpose switch mode power supply for industrial automation applications.
• D4N Safety Limit Switch Safety limit switch used to monitor position and presence in machine guard and interlock applications.
• VHV5-SRV Inline Barcode Verification System Inline barcode verification system that validates barcode quality and compliance with industry standards on production lines.
• E5CC Temperature Controller Digital temperature controller for precise thermal regulation in industrial heating and cooling applications.
• DX100 Data Flow Edge Device Edge computing device for data collection, preprocessing, and integration of industrial automation data streams into IIoT systems.
• TM S Series Collaborative Robots (TM30S, TM20S, TM6S) TM30S, TM20S, and TM6S collaborative robots with IP65 ratings and integrated force-torque wrist sensors designed for palletizing, machine tending, and precision handling applications alongside human operators.
• Proof of Concept Centers In-person technical assistance at nine Proof of Concept Centers across the Americas, enabling customers to evaluate working automation solutions and engage OMRON expert engineers on their projects.
• Machine Safety Services Safety education, machine assessments, and remediation services that help manufacturers achieve regulatory compliance in their automation deployments.
• Training Services Technical training programs covering OMRON automation products, machine safety standards, and industrial application best practices.
• Technical Support Technical support services for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving automation system issues for OMRON customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended payload and reach capabilities for collaborative robots enabling broader application coverage including palletizing and machine tending
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• System Integrator PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOMRON maintains a network of certified system integrators that deploy automation solutions. The company provides a system integrator request form for customers to connect with qualified partners for implementation services. Integrators receive training and certification on OMRON automation products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ABB: Direct peer across industrial automation, robotics (OmniCore, GoFa cobots), and motion control. Overlap in automotive, electronics, and logistics end markets and a comparable installed-base-driven business model.
• Rockwell Automation: Largest US-headquartered industrial automation competitor with overlapping PLC, motion, safety, and IIoT portfolio. Most directly comparable peer given similar customer base across discrete manufacturing and similar controller-centric architecture.
• Schneider Electric: EcoStruxure platform competitor covering PLCs, motion, and IIoT with strong presence in discrete and process manufacturing. Overlaps in machine builder channels and similar focus on digital transformation and energy efficiency.
• FANUC: Global leader in industrial robotics and CNC, with CRX cobots competing against the TM S Series. Comparable large installed base in automotive and electronics and similar automation platform strategy.
• Bosch Rexroth: German factory automation competitor with overlapping ctrlX Automation platform, motion, and assembly technology portfolio. Comparable focus on factory digitalization and similar customer base in automotive and discrete manufacturing.
• Keyence: Direct peer in factory sensors, machine vision, barcode readers, and measurement instrumentation. Overlaps significantly with OMRON's sensing, vision, and traceability product lines and targets similar customers in electronics and automotive QA.
• Mitsubishi Electric Automation: Japanese peer with MELSEC controllers, MELSERVO drives, and MELFA robots that compete directly with Sysmac and TM S Series cobots. Similar platform-plus-modules architecture and overlapping vertical coverage.
• Yaskawa Electric: Leading peer in servo motion control (Sigma series) and industrial/collaborative robots (Motoman). Comparable positioning in factory automation with strong overlap in motion-intensive applications like semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Digital Industries: Global automation incumbent with SIMATIC PLCs, SINAMICS drives, and SIMATIC Vision that compete head-to-head with the Sysmac platform. Larger portfolio breadth but similar targeting of automotive, electronics, and process manufacturing customers.

Emerging players

• Universal Robots (Teradyne): Pure-play cobot leader and the most direct head-to-head competitor for the TM S Series line in machine tending, palletizing, and precision handling. Focused exclusively on collaborative robotics rather than full automation stacks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OmronAutomationTech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/omron-automation-americas
• Instagraminstagram.com/omronautomation
• Facebookfacebook.com/omronautomationsafety

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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