Omron Corporation

Name

Omron Corporation

Legal name

OMRON Corporation

Website

https://industrial.omron.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• Programmable logic controllers
• Autonomous mobile robots
• Machine vision systems
• Factory automation components

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Automation Products: Sale of automation components including PLCs, sensors, motion controllers, servo drives, HMIs, safety devices, and industrial PCs
2. Robotics Systems: Sale of fixed robots, autonomous mobile robots, collaborative robots, and robotics-integrated controllers for manufacturing and logistics applications
3. Machine Vision and Inspection: Industrial cameras, vision sensors, barcode verifiers, laser markers, and automated inspection systems for quality control
4. Professional Services: Global consultation desk services, cross-border start-up services, robotic services, safety services, repair services, proof-of-concept testing, and training services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Omron Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells industrial automation components and systems built around the Sysmac integrated platform. Its portfolio spans machine automation controllers (NJ/NX), PLCs, HMIs, industrial PCs, servo drives and motors, sensors, machine vision systems, fixed and collaborative robots, autonomous mobile robots, safety systems, automated inspection systems (SPI/AOI/AXI), and laser markers. The company also offers i-BELT data analytics services, proof-of-concept testing, robotic services, cross-border startup assistance, safety services, and training programs delivered through 41 global automation centers.

Product overview

OMRON Corporation offers an integrated industrial automation portfolio centered on the Sysmac Platform, which provides unified control of motion, logic, HMI, and safety through one controller, one network, and one software architecture. The product lineup spans industrial controllers (NJ/NX series machine automation controllers, PLCs), HMIs, industrial PCs, and servo systems. Robotics offerings include fixed articulated robots, the LD series Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) with Fleet Manager software for warehouse logistics, collaborative robots (cobots), and integrated robot controllers. The sensing portfolio encompasses photoelectric sensors, fiber optic sensors, inductive sensors, rotary encoders, temperature sensors, and industrial cameras with machine vision capabilities. Quality control is addressed through VHV5 inline verifiers, automated inspection systems (SPI/AOI/AXI), and laser markers. Supporting services include i-BELT data analytics services, robotic services, proof of concept testing, consultation desk services, cross-border startup services, and training programs. The 41 global automation centers provide regional support and demonstration facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• i-Automation!: Integrated automation solutions initiative combining robotics, vision, AI, and safety technologies
• Sysmac
• i-BELT

Products and services

• Sysmac Platform Integrated automation platform providing one controller, one network, and one software architecture for creating smarter machines covering motion control, logic, HMI, and safety functions. Targeted at machine builders and industrial OEMs.
• Machine Automation Controllers (NJ/NX Series) Programmable automation controllers that integrate motion control, sequence control, and information processing in a single system for industrial automation customers.
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Industrial programmable logic controllers for automation and control applications across various manufacturing sectors.
• Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) Touch screen terminals and interface solutions for machine operation and monitoring, including NB series HMI products.
• Industrial PCs Rugged industrial computing platforms for automation and control applications.
• Servo Drives and Motors Servo drive systems including rotary and linear servo motors for precision motion control applications.
• Fixed Robots Industrial articulated robots for assembly, inspection, testing, and laser marking applications on production lines.
• Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Mobile robots including LD series for autonomous material transport, goods-to-person systems, and warehouse logistics automation with AI-driven navigation and fleet management capabilities.
• Cobots (Collaborative Robots) Collaborative robots designed to work alongside human operators for flexible manufacturing applications.
• Fleet Manager Multi-vendor fleet orchestration software for coordinating heterogeneous robotic environments in warehouse and logistics operations.
• Photoelectric Sensors Optical sensors for detecting objects, presence, and position in industrial automation applications.
• Fiber Optic Sensors and Amplifiers High-precision fiber optic sensors and amplifiers for detecting small objects and measurements in challenging environments.
• Industrial Cameras and Vision Systems Machine vision cameras and inspection systems for quality control, including area-scan cameras and vision-guided robotics.
• VHV5 Inline Verifier Real-time inline barcode verification system for continuous code compliance checking on high-speed production lines, compliant with ISO standards.
• GD Series IO-Link Master Multi-protocol IO-Link master unit for industrial automation connectivity and sensor integration.
• Area Scan Cameras High-performance area-scan industrial cameras for machine vision and quality inspection applications.
• Safety Sensors and Systems Safety light curtains, laser scanners, safety controllers, and safety relays for industrial safety applications.
• Temperature Controllers Temperature control systems and temperature sensors for process control applications.
• Power Supplies and UPS Industrial power supplies and uninterruptible power supply systems for automation equipment.
• Rotary Encoders Rotary encoders for position and speed sensing in motion control applications.
• Inductive Sensors Non-contact proximity sensors for detecting metallic objects in industrial automation.
• Automated Inspection Systems (SPI, AOI, AXI) Automated visual inspection systems for solder paste inspection (SPI), automated optical inspection (AOI), and automated X-ray inspection (AXI) in electronics manufacturing.
• Laser Markers Industrial laser marking systems for product identification and traceability.
• Identification Systems Barcode readers and identification systems for product tracking and traceability in manufacturing.
• Remote Access Solution Secomea-based remote access solution for secure remote maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial equipment.
• KM-PMBN-EIP Power Monitor Multi-circuit ultra-thin power monitoring solution with Ethernet IP for real-time power management, precision category 0.5S.
• i-BELT Data Services Data analytics service using production site data for process optimization, predictive maintenance, and quality improvement.
• Robotic Services Comprehensive robotics services including consulting, integration support, and ongoing maintenance for robotic automation systems.
• Proof of Concept Services Proof of concept testing and validation services to validate automation solutions before full implementation.
• Consultation Desk Services Global consultation desk service providing technical support and expertise outside the customer's country of origin.
• Cross-Border Start-up Services International machine installation and startup assistance for equipment manufacturers deploying systems globally.
• Training Services Customized training programs for operators and engineers on automation technologies and OMRON equipment.
• Safety Services Safety assessment and consulting services for industrial safety compliance and risk reduction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12% productivity increase through operator-machine collaboration and data-driven improvements
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Neura RoboticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Strategic partnership announced at Automate 2024 combining Neura Robotics' cognitive robotics expertise with Omron's industrial automation portfolio for AI-driven cognitive robots targeting manufacturing and logistics applications.
• ComaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to accelerate advanced industrial automation across high-growth manufacturing sectors. Complementary portfolios in robotics, control technologies, and software provide flexible and scalable automation solutions to customers globally.
• AIS Vision SystemsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntegration partner specializing in automated quality control solutions with 25+ years of experience across Pharma, Automotive, Electronics, and Logistics sectors. Located in Sabadell, Barcelona.
• Inser RobóticaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject delivery partner specializing in automation for consumer goods sector, serving 600+ global clients. Excels in robotics, AI, and logistics solutions including AI Depalletizer and advanced palletizing technologies. Located in Mungia, Spain.
• Tecno-elèctric Girona (TEG)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndustrial automation and robotic solutions supplier specializing in automatic systems and robotics integration to optimize production processes. Located in Vilablareix, Spain.
• Ølgod ElektrominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDanish electrical systems integrator that partnered with Brd. Klee A/S to implement OMRON LD250 autonomous mobile robot for logistics optimization.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation competes directly with OMRON in industrial robots and AMRs, and overlaps in PLCs, drives, and motion control. Named alongside OMRON in the AMR and warehouse robotics competitive landscape.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric's Industrial Automation business (EcoStruxure platform, Modicon PLCs) competes with OMRON across control, HMI, drives and energy monitoring. Broader portfolio spanning energy management provides a different go-to-market angle but overlapping discrete automation offerings.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Siemens' industrial automation division offers competing PLCs (SIMATIC), drives, HMI, motion control and a comprehensive software stack (TIA Portal, MindSphere). It is the closest large-scale peer to OMRON's Sysmac platform across control, motion and digitalization.

Direct peers

• Keyence: Keyence is a leading manufacturer of industrial sensors, machine vision systems, barcode readers, and laser markers — directly overlapping with OMRON's sensing and inspection product lines. Strong overlap in factory automation quality control applications.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth offers PLCs, motion control, linear motion, and assembly technologies directly comparable to OMRON's machine automation controllers and servo systems. Strong overlap with OMRON's manufacturing machinery OEM customer segment.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Mitsubishi's Factory Automation division directly competes with OMRON in PLCs (MELSEC), servo drives (MELSERVO), HMIs (GOT), and industrial robots (MELFA). Particularly strong overlap in Asian manufacturing markets and similar modular integrated platform positioning.
• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell offers Allen-Bradley PLCs, motion control, safety systems, and FactoryTalk software — directly comparable to OMRON's Sysmac ecosystem. Strong in North American discrete manufacturing with a comparable end-to-end automation value proposition.
• FANUC: FANUC is a global leader in industrial robots (including collaborative) and CNC controllers, directly competing with OMRON's fixed robots and motion control portfolio. Both companies are listed peers in the AMR/warehouse robotics competitive set.
• Yaskawa Electric: Yaskawa competes with OMRON in servo drives, motion controllers (MP3300iec), and industrial robots (Motoman). Particularly close overlap in precision motion control and integrated machine automation for OEMs.

Emerging players

• Universal Robots: Universal Robots (a Teradyne company) is a global leader in collaborative robots, directly competing with OMRON's cobot offerings. Particularly relevant as OMRON expands its collaborative robot portfolio for flexible manufacturing applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/omroneurope
• Facebookfacebook.com/omroneurope

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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