n NEWS OMRON HAS CREATED a dedicated robotics organisation in Europe that will operate alongside its automation business. It says that the strategic step reflects its commitment to robotics as an essential pillar of its end-to-end automation offering. The organisation will ensure quick decision-making and strengthen Omron’s specialised expertise. The operation will consist of dedicated teams of sales, application and services engineers. They will operate at both regional and country levels, and will work closely with Omron’s global robotics business. The new set-up will allow Omron to respond faster to customer needs. The new organisation also strengthens ties with Omron’s global R&D and robotics teams, as well as its new European R&D team. “Robotics plays a vital role in our vision for the future of automation,” says Fernando Colás, CEO of Omron’s Industrial Automation business in the EMEA region. “This investment reflects our strong focus on building expertise, quality of service, and helping our customers stay competitive. We are putting the optimal structure in place to ensure continued excellence in innovation and customer satisfaction.” “I’m excited to kick off this new initiative, which is all about helping our customers get the most out of their robotics investments,” adds Vincent Nabat, general manager of Omron Robotics EMEA. “With a dedicated robotics organisation, we’ll be able to respond faster to local needs, offer more direct access to technical expertise, and collaborate even more closely with our customers on co-development projects with fixed, mobile and collaborative robots.” The robotics organisation is part of an investment by Omron in Europe that includes its Automation and Robotics Centres of Excellence in France, Spain and Germany, and a recently opened Automation Centre in Stuttgart, as well as it network of Proof of Concept (PoC) laboratories. https://industrial.omron.eu/en/products/robotics Omron sets up dedicated robotics organisation Omron’s robotics portfolio includes Scara and Delta models, as well as AMRs (autonomous mobile robots) June 2025 www.drivesncontrols.com 8 OMRON HAS LAUNCHED a compact inverter for low-end applications where space, reliability and price are key factors. The J1 inverter provides essential motor control capabilities and is particularly suitable for applications such as conveyors, mixers, small fans, pumps and material-handling systems. Despite its compact size and accessible price point, Omron says that the J1 delivers functions typical of higher-tier models. It controls single-phase 220V motors from 0.4– 2.2kW, and three-phase 400V motors from 0.4– 3.7kW. It offers V/f control, dynamic torque vector control, PID control and overload protection. It also supports automatic deceleration, a sleep mode for pump and fan applications, and slip compensation to ensure stable torque, even at low speeds. The inverter has a max output frequency of 400Hz, and an overload capability of 150% of the rated output current for one minute. A compact IP20 housing allows side-by-side mounting to save cabinet space. Communications are handled by Modbus RS485, and the J1 includes both digital and analogue I/O (0-10V DC and 0-20mA). The J1 can be programmed using Omron’s Sysmac Studio software, or a new, free configuration tool called J1 Editor. https://industrial.omron.eu/en/products/j1 Small drive focuses on price and performance EVENTS CWIEME Berlin 2025 Berlin, Germany 3-5 June, 2025 The exhibition for the coil winding, electric motor, transformer and generator industries, returns to its Berlin venue and is expected to attract more than 550 exhibitors and around 6,500 visitors. Last year’s Start-Up Zone brought together fledgling companies and their latest technologies. This year’s Innovation Zone will expand on this and provide a platform for cuttingedge technologies, including AI and machine learning, predictive maintenance and monitoring, IoTenabled tools, smart sensors and data analytics. https://berlin.cwiemeevents.com/home Smart Manufacturing Week 4–5 June, 2025 NEC, Birmingham More than 450 exhibitors and 13,500 visitors are expected at the two-day event that includes the Drives & Controls show, Smart Factory Expo, Maintec, the Air-Tech exhibition, Fluid Power & Systems and the Design+Engineering Expo. Running concurrently are the Manufacturing Digitalisation Summit, the Industrial Data and AI Summit, and the Automation & Robotics Accelerator Symposium. www.smartmanufacturingweek.com 2025 OT Cybersecurity Summit 17-19 June, 2025 Brussels, Belgium This event, organised by ISA, will focus on strategic OT (operational technology) cybersecurity based on the ISA/IEC 63443 standards. It will include various technical tracks, training courses as well as a cyberescape room. https://otcs.isa.org Automatica 2025 24–27 June, 2025 Munich, Germany The smart automation and robotics show will be bigger than in 2023, with more than 500 exhibitors from more than 30 countries expected, a third of whom will be exhibiting for the first time. There will be more exhibitors from China than ever before. For the first time, there will be a pavilion devoted to laboratory automation and clinical robotics. https://automatica-munich.com SPS 2025 25-27 November, 2025 Nuremberg, Germany The SPS (Smart Production Solutions) automation show returns to its traditional late November slot following several years of taking place earlier in the month. Last year, the event attracted 51,291 visitors and 1,114 exhibitors. The organisers are expecting an increase in UK visitors this year, pointing out that many of the exhibitors are multinationals that are already active in the UK. https://sps.mesago.com/nuernberg/en
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