COMAU and OMRON Robotics Partner to Expand Advanced Industrial Automation Solutions Worldwide!
COMAU and OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies have announced a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the adoption of advanced industrial automation technologies across global manufacturing industries. The partnership is focused on delivering scalable, flexible, and integrated automation solutions designed to support the rapidly evolving needs of modern manufacturing environments.
The collaboration comes as manufacturers worldwide continue increasing investments in intelligent automation systems capable of addressing shorter product cycles, rising production complexity, labour challenges, and the growing demand for operational flexibility. By combining their complementary technologies and expertise, COMAU and OMRON Robotics aim to provide manufacturers with more accessible, connected, and future-ready automation solutions.
According to the companies, the partnership will initially target high-growth industrial sectors including electronics manufacturing, semiconductors, medical manufacturing, and light industrial intralogistics. These industries are increasingly adopting advanced robotics, digital manufacturing systems, and intelligent automation platforms to improve efficiency, precision, and production scalability.
The agreement is designed to help manufacturers implement automation systems that integrate smoothly into existing production environments while also supporting next-generation smart manufacturing strategies driven by robotics, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and intelligent control technologies.
Under the collaboration, COMAU will contribute its expertise in industrial robotics, factory automation systems, and digital manufacturing technologies. The company has extensive experience in delivering automation solutions for automotive, industrial, and advanced manufacturing sectors worldwide.
OMRON Robotics will bring its advanced automation portfolio that includes intelligent control systems, collaborative robotics, software-driven automation platforms, and industrial sensing technologies. Together, the two companies plan to develop integrated automation architectures capable of improving manufacturing flexibility, operational productivity, and long-term process efficiency.
Pietro Gorlier, CEO of COMAU, stated that the partnership aligns closely with the company’s strategy of expanding its automation portfolio through strategic collaborations focused on innovation and customer value creation. He explained that combining COMAU’s robotics capabilities with OMRON’s advanced software and automation technologies will help customers deploy automation solutions more efficiently while enhancing system adaptability and long-term operational performance.
He further noted that the collaboration strengthens COMAU’s position in rapidly growing industrial sectors and emerging global markets where manufacturers are increasingly seeking scalable and intelligent automation solutions capable of handling complex production requirements.
Olivier Welker, CEO of OMRON Robotics, said the collaboration brings together two highly complementary technology portfolios centered on customer success, operational excellence, and manufacturing innovation. According to Welker, the combined expertise in robotics, intelligent control systems, and industrial automation technologies will help manufacturers respond more effectively to changing market conditions while improving flexibility, sustainability, and production resilience.
The companies stated that the partnership will focus on delivering connected and software-driven manufacturing systems capable of supporting long-term industrial growth and digital transformation initiatives. The collaboration also creates opportunities for future joint developments aimed at expanding automation capabilities across additional industries and specialized applications.
OMRON Robotics, operating under OMRON’s Industrial Automation Business, offers a wide portfolio of industrial robots, collaborative robots, and autonomous mobile robots designed for manufacturing, assembly, and material handling applications. Its automation technologies are widely used across industries to improve productivity, optimize workflows, and support flexible manufacturing processes.
The partnership reflects a broader global trend toward intelligent automation and digitally connected manufacturing systems as industries continue investing in smart factories, robotics integration, and advanced industrial technologies. Increasing demand for automation solutions is being driven by the need for higher efficiency, improved quality control, enhanced traceability, and greater operational flexibility in competitive manufacturing environments.
By combining robotics expertise, intelligent automation platforms, and software-driven production technologies, COMAU and OMRON Robotics aim to support manufacturers in building more agile, efficient, and future-ready industrial operations capable of meeting the evolving demands of modern global manufacturing.
