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Omron Website Simplifies Shopping for Industrial Automation Products and Services

Omron Electronics has announced the launch of its web site, www.omron247.com. As Omron's third channel to market, the web site complements Omron's existing sales channels, including distribution and direct sales. Convenient 24/7 access to thousands of Omron's core industrial automation products, including sensors, controls, and PLCs makes it easier than ever for maintenance technicians and engineers to quickly order replacement parts directly ... [more]

ABB supplies robotic equipment to Lander Automotive

ABB has supplied five robotic cells to Birmingham-based Lander Automotive Ltd, a leading supplier of welded tubular structures to the automotive industry. The robots, which form the core of a project worth around £650,000, are the first of their kind to use the latest ABB control equipment and software. The cells include a mixture of new and refurbished robots, which are designed to produce metal seat frames for eventual installation into cars... [more]

Surge Protection for Measuring Devices

The new Surgetrab surge protection devices from Phoenix Contact allow for surge protection to be applied to measuring devices directly and without any additional accessories. They no longer have to be installed in separate boxes in front of the measuring head. The protective device is simply screwed in and connected. This way, the measuring device is protected from surge voltages. By inserting the cable in the integrated quick-shield connectio... [more]

Omron acquires STI to become global leader in machine safety solutions

Omron Corporation and Scientific Technologies Incorporated (STI) announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Omron will acquire STI’s safety product group. This acquisition will give Omron the position of main global safety solution provider. With a complete offer of safety products like safety sensors, safety relay units, switches and presence monitoring devices, combined with integration services, Omron now offers... [more]

RS and Omron partner to provide access to new Automation solutions

RS and Omron have combined their respective expertise in the fields of e-commerce and automation technology, in the formulation of a new web based product launch initiative. Omron will be the first manufacturer in the new RS brandshop, which helps make it easier for design, production and maintenance engineers to source the latest products and solutions from the best manufacturers. The brandshop is a project arising from a paradox that the org... [more]

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