OMRON Robotics and COMAU to collaborate on expanding advanced industrial automation solutions
June 2026
News
COMAU and OMRON Robotics have signed a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced industrial automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide. The collaboration will focus on high-growth sectors including electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing and light industrial intralogistics, markets that continue to see strong demand for flexible, easily deployable automation.
The partnership responds to rising customer needs for scalable and adaptable automation solutions that integrate seamlessly into both existing production lines and next-generation manufacturing environments. By leveraging the complementary portfolios, technological capabilities and business models of both companies, the agreement enables a broader and more accessible offering for global customers.
Looking ahead, COMAU and Omron view this partnership as a platform for future joint initiatives. Together, the companies aim to unlock new levels of operational efficiency, flexibility and performance for their customers by integrating robotics hardware, advanced control technologies and software-driven automation tailored to diverse manufacturing environments around the world.
“This initiative is fully aligned with our strategy to expand Comau’s solution portfolio through high-impact partnerships,” said Pietro Gorlier, chief executive officer of Comau. “Omron is an ideal partner, sharing our vision of open innovation and customer-centric value creation. By combining Comau’s robotics expertise with Omron’s complementary technologies and software capabilities, we enable the delivery of solutions that are easier to deploy, highly adaptable, and future-ready. This collaboration also strengthens Comau’s presence in high-growth sectors and new geographies, helping customers effectively manage increasing industrial complexity through reliable, safe and scalable automation.”
“Through this collaboration, we are bringing together two complementary portfolios with a shared focus on customer success,” said Olivier Welker, chief executive officer of OMRON Robotics. “By aligning our expertise in robotics, applications, advanced control and intelligent automation technologies, we can help manufacturers respond faster to changing market demands. Together, this new collaboration will allow us to deliver more flexible, connected and sustainable production systems that support long-term growth for our customers.”
For more information contact OMRON Robotics, +1 925 683 7231, [email protected], www.omron.com
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