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2025 TRENDS IN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
2025 TRENDS IN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
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s we step into 2025, the world of industrial automation is approaching a new chapter. According to OMRON’s SINIC
Theory, which ties technological advances to societal change, we’re now moving from the Optimisation Society to the Autonomous Society. The theory, created in 1970 by OMRON’s founder Kazuma Tateishi, predicts future societal and technological developments to guide innovation. In the Optimisation phase, the focus has been on using technology to improve operations. But the Autonomous Society is a whole new era – one where systems don’t just run OMRON believes will shape the future of industrial automation in the coming years. Trend #1 Smarter maintenance and data- driven automation
One of the most transformative trends for the industry is smart or predictive automation. This shift allows for proactive responses to equipment wear and tear, reducing downtime and enhancing overall
about identifying when something will go wrong but also using that data to optimise production processes. OMRON’s vision, advanced sensors, control technologies, and data analytics to enable systems that productivity autonomously. The result is data from sensors and machines drive
8 December 2024/January 2025 | Automation
Trend #2 Adaptive systems for smart manufacturing
Smart manufacturing environments demand adaptive control systems that can respond dynamically to changing conditions. OMRON has already developed dynamically, improving production quality and consistency.
In sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing, where precision is critical, manufacturers to immediately correct errors, improving yield and reducing waste. Trend #3 Co-creation as a driver of innovation of innovation in industrial automation. This approach cultivates innovation within the company’s own ecosystem but also by pooling insights and capabilities from external partners. This collaboration allows for the creation of services that enhance both our products and broader societal solutions. This is not limited to typical business Management Alliance,’ where various companies, including OMRON, come development and ensures that the solutions developed are closely aligned with the needs material innovation by predicting the
properties of new materials based on their molecular structures. Through collaborations with research institutions and universities, OMRON is creating new opportunities for innovation. smarter product and component design Industries are facing increasing pressure
to reduce their environmental footprint. have long dominated industrial systems, and size. OMRON’s investment in GaN (Gallium Nitride) technology addresses performance power conversion with minimal energy loss. GaN devices allow for greater power handling capabilities within a smaller footprint, resulting in miniaturised components that require less energy to operate while also cutting down on heat generation. This is especially interesting for components are essential for the production of electric vehicles (EVs). decision-making As AI becomes more embedded in industrial systems, ethical considerations around its use are gaining importance. In manufacturing, this means creating systems and understood, ensuring that companies maintain control over their operations AI brings. Ethical AI is expected to play an increasingly important role as factories become more autonomous. Ensuring be critical to maintaining trust between
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