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New company takes control in Russia
OEE-RUS is a new wholly owned subsidiary of Omron's Industrial Automation Business based in Moscow, Russia.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 October 2006
Acquisition creates safety device market leader
Omron Corp has completed its previously announced acquisition of 100% of the shares of Scientific Technologies for a purchase price of US $94 million.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 September 2006
Omron buys Scientific Technologies for $94 million
Omron to buy Scientific Technologies for $94 million in bid to grow its safety business aggressively, from $85 million in fiscal year 2005 to $255 million by 2008.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 April 2006
Japan firm moves towards international management
First-ever European Chief Executive Officer represents break with tradition for Japanese corporation, and signals a step in encouraging international management in its organisation.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 April 2006
Centre focuses industrial automation service
Omron Corporation's Industrial Automation Business Company has set up a new global service centre to serve as the headquarters of its customer support services.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 April 2006
Omron sets up Japanese subsidiary
Subsidiary in New Delhi, India, marks the beginning of a full-scale entry to the rapidly growing Indian factory automation market by Japanese manufacturer of automation and sensing products.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 February 2006
Displacement sensors offer top dynamic performance
The ZS-L series of 2D CMOS laser displacement measurement sensors combine submicron accuracy with best-in-class dynamic performance.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 October 2005
Omron establishes development centre in Shanghai
Omron Corporation has established a development centre in China. Called the Omron Institute of Sensing and Control Technology (Shanghai) Co, it is located in Zizhu Science Park, Shanghai.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 September 2005
TFT screen adds range to HMI viewing
Omron reckons it has brought the power and versatility of its acclaimed NS series HMIs to an even higher level on the 5.7in range, with the introduction of a new TFT model.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 July 2005
Software simplifies temperature controller setup
CX-Thermo support software has been specially developed for use with Omron's E5CN, E5EN, E5AN, E5ZN, E5AR and E5ER temperature controllers.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 June 2005
Relays monitor current, voltage and liquid level
Meeting industry requirements for more precise risk management and more accurate information for reduced maintenance effort, Omron has introduced a new range of monitoring relays.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 June 2005
PLC software gains ready-to-run function blocks
Omron has introduced a new version of its universal PLC programming software, adding powerful new features, while maintaining the ease of use for which the company's software is renowned.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 January 2005
Compact modular PLCs gain Ethernet option
Omron reckons it has redefined the threshold for distributed control over 100Mbit/s Ethernet by integrating a 100Base-TX Ethernet interface on its smallest modular PLC.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 October 2004
Displacement sensor claims top accuracy
Omron has expanded its smart sensor family by introducing a contact displacement measurement sensor that it reckons is one of the most accurate in the business.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 October 2004
PLCs speed through function block processing
The latest range of programmable logic controllers from Omron features high-speed function block processing.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 October 2004
Proximity sensors made in Europe
Omron continues to invest heavily in Europe, and has now expanded its sensor development and manufacturing capacities at Nufringen near Stuttgart, Germany.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 October 2004
Thermosensor offers easy noncontact measurement
A novel infra-red thermosensor provides an accurate, highly stable and cost-effective way to measure the temperature of objects.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 October 2004
HMI and PLC come together
The NSJ5 is an HMI combined with a powerful, fully featured PLC.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 October 2004
Omron set to expand in Shanghai
Omron Corp is to establish a new facility in Shanghai to strengthen and integrate Chinese design, development and manufacturing functions, and to offer a customer support centre.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 August 2004
Budget pricing for entry-level PLCs
A range of innovative entry-level CPUs has all the power of a modular PLC system, but without the associated cost.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 April 2004
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