Omron Automation Americas recently announced the release of its new CP2E Series all-in-one controller that provides advanced control that enables IIoT connectivity for compact machines. The controller improves manufacturing productivity and quality by making it easy to visualize the performance and data of connected machines through simple programming. Manufacturers are constantly driven to streamline their […]
Trends 2020: Feature-rich controllers tackle new applications
Controllers are central to motion control systems. They’re often referred to as the brains of the system, evaluating feedback from the environment and responding in accordance with a control program to complete an assigned task. Today’s controllers have more built-in functions, are more powerful, and are being used in diverse applications. We asked some of […]
What really limits gains in a servo system?
Understanding the real factors limiting servo gains, and system performance, makes it easier to devise counteracting strategies. Curt Wilson • Vice President of Engineering • Omron Delta Tau Here’s a piece of conventional controls wisdom – if you want to increase system performance, raise the gains. For non-specialists in industry who are trying to optimize […]
Omron releases new proximity sensors with enhanced sensing distance and IO-Link
Omron Automation Americas, a globally recognized provider of advanced industrial automation solutions, has announced the release of over 2,500 new models of its E2E NEXT proximity sensor series featuring exceptionally long sensing distances and IoT functionality. Highlights of the new models include an enhanced sensing distance that minimizes target contact during production and IoT capabilities […]
Omron donates new design and robotics laboratory to U. of Houston engineering college
The University of Houston’s Cullen College of Engineering recently unveiled a cutting-edge laboratory donated by the Omron Foundation, the charitable arm of automation solutions provider Omron in the United States. Designed for electrical and computer engineering students, the lab includes advanced technologies and equipment donated by Omron. At the lab’s opening ceremony, UH faculty and […]
Omron launches new website with new tools, responsive design
Omron Automation Americas has announced the launch of its brand-new website. Featuring several new tools for customers, system integrators and distributors, the website is designed to have a more modern look and feel with a fully responsive layout. The new website, located at https://automation.omron.com, offers enhanced content that focuses on Omron’s wide-ranging industrial automation solution portfolio. […]
Controller trends in edge computing and fog computing
Edge computing and greater connectivity are some of the key trends controller manufacturers are seeing in their industry. Here’s what else they told us they’re seeing in the way of tech trends. With respect to the IoT and IIoT, what kinds of capabilities do your components or engineered designs incorporate to support functions related to […]
Omron to demonstrate advanced solutions for flexible manufacturing, traceability and more at Automate show
Industry-leading automation solutions provider, Omron Automation Americas, will demonstrate a diverse solution portfolio encompassing traceability, flexible manufacturing, human-machine collaboration and more at the upcoming Automate Show in Chicago this April. Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in end-to-end solutions for industrial automation, will be at the upcoming Automate Show to demonstrate applications for the factory […]
Omron debuts programmable multi-axis controller with fast output speeds
Motion controller output speeds are reaching an industry-leading 50 µsec/5 axes with the introduction of the new CK3M programmable multi-axis controller from Omron. The company combined motion control capability originally developed by Delta Tau Systems (now part of Omron) with its own advanced design technologies inside a compact and streamlined housing. Built with the needs […]
FH-Series vision system introduces unique lighting solution for defect detection
Omron Automation Americas has developed a unique technology that can automatically detect small defects and subtle changes in color with great sensitivity. It can also simultaneously detect defects with different characteristics. One of the key technologies in this powerful vision solution is an advanced lighting technology that changes illumination angles, directions, and colors depending on […]
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