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The OmronOPEN event returns to deliver unique industry expertise and technology solutions to automation professionals. This two-day, multi-location event offers customers and partners access to cutting-edge technology, application knowledge and industry insights. Omron Automation Americas is hosting OmronOPEN 2023 at four locations throughout the Americas; Chicago, Dallas, New England, and Detroit. Attendees will have the opportunity to see first-hand how Omron’s innovative-automation commitment propels companies to solve today’s automation challenges and prepare for tomorrows demands.

There are a variety of challenges that manufacturers face when trying to efficiently use traceability technology. Difficult to read direct part marks can hinder the performance of traceability in a production process. The V460 is an advanced barcode reading device that has set a new standard for reading capabilities. It can read all types of barcodes, including these challenging direct part marks and small Barcode labels that have been previously difficult to decode.

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies are constantly seeking innovative solutions to optimize their manufacturing processes. One technology that has gained significant traction is the implementation of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). These versatile machines offer a wide range of benefits, empowering companies to transform their manufacturing operations and stay ahead of the competition. Let’s explore the ways in which AMRs can revolutionize manufacturing processes, enhance efficiency, and foster adaptability.

Machine vision has a place in many industries, including food & beverage, automotive, semiconductor, life sciences, and more. In this article, Ryan Marti, Product Manager – Industrial Cameras at Omron Automation will walk you through the fundamentals of machine vision in automated processes and holds a lens to look at Omron’s products and solutions that are relevant to any of these industries.

Manufactures in Semiconductors, Electronics, Automotive, Packaging, and Machine Tooling industries face pressures to reduce costs, minimize downtime, optimize space and flexibility, and increase production speed. The PMAC controller family has been able to transform manufactures operations to meet these unique needs. By providing engineers and programmers with real-time monitoring, modification, and control capabilities encompassing motion, IO, programming, and communication, it allows for high-speed operations and exceptional machine performance.