OMRON to acquire OnLogic for edge AI computing
The Robot Report: OMRON to acquire OnLogic to address edge AI applications
OnLogic will keep its Vermont headquarters, as well as its global offices, as part of OMRON. Source: OnLogic As manufacturers increasingly use data and AI at the edge, they need reliable computing that works alongside real-time automation and control. OMRON Corp. this month said it has agreed to acquire 100% of OnLogic this week, worth $675 million, to combine its proven automation with OnLogic’s industrial computing expertise. “This acquisition is an important step in advancing our SF2030
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OMRON Corp., an automation company based in Japan, has agreed to acquire a Vermont-based industrial computing company for $675 million to combine automation expertise with edge AI computing capabilities. Manufacturers increasingly need reliable computing systems that work alongside real-time automation and control as they adopt data and AI at the edge of their operations. The acquisition is expected to close around January 2027 and will allow the companies to help customers connect machine data, edge computing, and AI with automation and control to optimize manufacturing processes. The acquired company will continue operating as an independent business within OMRON's group while maintaining its offices, brand identity, and direct sales approach across multiple countries.
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