2021_1q_omron_e

22/37 - New Labor-saving Needs

On July 31, OMRON is launching the world's first "Robotic Integrated Controller" which delivers a high level of automation by integrating robot control under a single controller. This controller integrates control of both the production line and robots and can replicate delicate and complex tasks heretofore only possible by human resources. There are 2 major advantages to "Robotic Integrated Controller". First, it enables the automation of delicate assembly processes only possible by human resources to date. This controller which integrates robot control brings together separate controller processes. It makes it possible to seamlessly control the broad array of equipment necessary for automation, using a single programming language and a single software program. The second advantage is the integration of the simulation environment for production lines and robots, as the controller aggregates all of the production facility data under one software program. The aggregation of data makes it possible to do all of the simulation work for production line design and advance validation, line operation and maintenance work using a single simulation software program. This means a single engineer will be able to simultaneously ramp up multiple production lines or handle multiple maintenance projects. As an example, when a company needs to ramp multiple production lines around the world as a result of the acceleration of local production for local consumption, a highly skilled engineer based at the mother plant would be able to be remotely involved in the development of production lines in other locations. I will use specific examples to elaborate on these advantages. I will start with the automation of delicate assembly tasks using one controller.