OMRON Automation and Robotics Oceania

31/08/2026

Experience the Future of Smart Manufacturing. ⚙️🤖

The 2026 OMRON Tech Open Day Sydney returns this September with even more opportunities to get hands-on with smart manufacturing technologies and real-world automation applications.
This year's Tech Open Day brings together interactive demonstrations, hands-on learning experiences and practical applications across our Proof of Concept (PoC) Innovation Hub.

See the technology in action, try it for yourself and talk directly with OMRON engineers and our guest partners about how it could apply to your operation.

Explore the latest technologies
⚙️ Connected Factory, IIoT & Edge Computing
🤖 Robotics & Flexible Automation
👁️ AI-Integrated Machine Vision & Traceability
🏭 Industry 4.0 Automation Cell
🤖 AMR Mobile Manipulator (MoMa)
📊 Connected Factory & Monitoring Solutions

Go beyond the demonstrations
Talk directly with our engineers about your own applications and explore solutions tailored to your operation.
Discover how:
✅ Proof of Concept & Solution Validation
✅ Training, Safety, Remediation & Engineering Services
✅ Legacy Machine Modernisation
can help you turn an idea into a practical next step.

🤝 Featured Guest Partners
Our Featured Guest Partners are bringing their own technologies and expertise to the floor:
🤝 OnRobot Collaborative automation and end-of-arm tooling
🤝 Western Sydney University's International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS) – Exploring the future of neuromorphic technology
🤝 SMC Corporation Australia and New Zealand – Pneumatic and automation technologies

📅 Event Details
📅 Wednesday, 23 September 2026
⏰ Morning Session: 9:00 am–12:00 pm
⏰ Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
📍 Engineering Innovation Hub 6 Hassall Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
☕ Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea provided.

👉 REGISTER TODAY omronpoc.com/techdaysydney

Meet the OMRON Team
Our Sydney Engineering Team, led by Allan Leung, State Manager, NSW/ACT & WA:
Cillian Melly | Darren Anderson | Frank Chan | Luke Stojkovski | Ryan Manalili | Brett Hook
Also joining from OMRON Oceania Regional HQ:
Henry Zhou, Managing Director | Mark Allen, Solution & Service Business Manager | Gareth Lyons, CMSE®, Principal Engineer | Marily Xu, Senior Customer Service & Supply Chain Manager | Lyndon Fowler, Senior Operations Manager | Luat Nguyen, Head of Robotics
Australia-wide Engineering Team supporting the PoC:
Benjamin Blanco | Erik Torres | Gene-Robert Kenji | Jainam Patel | Luke Ellacott | Riya Louis Kattady | Ronnie Vicente | Arif Witjakson

Come meet the team, get hands-on with the technology and explore what's possible for your operation.

Branson Lee, Don Wright, Anna Lin, OMRON Industrial Automation APAC, OMRON Group, Launch Pad - Western Sydney University

19/08/2026

🚐 OMRON Flexible Manufacturing Roadshow – One Final Stop!
What a journey it’s been across New Zealand!
After successful stops at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Electrical Works, Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), Copthorne Hotel, Skills Trade Training and Industrial Controls, tomorrow marks the final stop of the OMRON Flexible Manufacturing Roadshow 2026 at the University of Canterbury.
📍 University of Canterbury, Christchurch
📅 Thursday 20 August
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Join Kerry Stephenson, Chris Henderson and Daniel Heslewood from OMRON for one final opportunity to experience automation and smart manufacturing technologies in action.
🎥 Featured Technology: ZP-L Displacement Sensor
In this video, Arturo Athie, Sales Engineer at OMRON Automation and Robotics New Zealand, demonstrates one of our New Zealand team’s favourite technologies — the ZP-L Displacement Sensor.
See how Arturo puts the ZP-L to the test, using precision sensing to measure displacement and detect small changes in thickness.
A huge thank you to everyone who has joined us along the way and to New Zealand Robotics, Automation and Sensing (NZRAS) and our Roadshow hosts for helping us bring industry and education together across New Zealand.
Empower Local Innovation | Experience Smart Manufacturing in Action | Connect Regional Capability
🌐 Learn more about the ZP-L Displacement Sensor:
omronpoc.com/nzdisplacementsensor
🚐 Learn more about the Roadshow:
omronpoc.com/nzroadshow

28/07/2026

🚐 OMRON Flexible Manufacturing Roadshow Is Now Touring New Zealand

OMRON Flexible Manufacturing Roadshow 2026 is travelling across New Zealand, bringing the latest automation, robotics and smart manufacturing technologies directly to industry and education.

Our first stop at AUT - Auckland University of Technology was a fantastic success. Thank you to everyone who joined us. If you missed it, there's still time to experience the roadshow at one of our upcoming locations.

🎥 Take a behind-the-scenes tour with Roshni Thomas-Daniel and Arlo D'Cruz.

In this short two-minute video, you'll see the latest automation, robotics and smart manufacturing technologies in action, hear from our automation specialists, and discover what you can expect when the roadshow visits your region.

Why attend?
✅ Experience hands-on demonstrations of the latest automation technologies
✅ See AI vision, robotics, sensing and motion control in action
✅ Speak directly with OMRON automation specialists
✅ Discover practical solutions for smarter manufacturing
✅ Connect with OMRON, NZRAS and industry professionals

Upcoming Roadshow Stops

📍 Tauranga – Electrical Works Ltd
Wednesday 29 July

📍 Napier – Eastern Institute of Technology
Tuesday 4 & Wednesday 5 August

📍 Palmerston North – Copthorne Hotel
Thursday 6 August

📍 Nelson – Skills Trades Training
Tuesday 11 & Wednesday 12 August

📍 Christchurch – Industrial Controls
Tuesday 18 August

📍 Christchurch – Skills Trades Training
Wednesday 19 August

📍 Christchurch – University of Canterbury
Thursday 20 August

🌐 Learn more: omronpoc.com/nzroadshow

Empower Local Innovation | Experience Smart Manufacturing in Action | Connect Regional Capability

27/05/2026

📚🤖 Featured today in the Australian Financial Review’s Executive Education report, highlighting how flexible, stackable microcredentials are helping professionals upskill in fast-moving industries like robotics, AI and automation.

🎓 Through Western Sydney University’s Introduction to Autonomous Robots course, delivered in partnership with OMRON Automation and Robotics Australia, professionals gain hands-on experience with real robotics systems while balancing work and life commitments.

⚙️ Great to see industry-driven learning and practical robotics education recognised as part of the growing conversation around lifelong learning, advanced manufacturing and future-ready skills.

🚀 As AI, robotics and automation continue to reshape industry, the need for accessible, practical upskilling has never been more important.

🔍 Learn more about OMRON upskilling and training opportunities with the latest technologies:
🌐 omronpoc.com/upskill

Alderon: Ann-Mary Rajanayagam
Launch Pad Western Sydney University - Don Wright, Carla Dias Wadewitz
OMRON Oceania and WSU Alumni: Luat Nguyen Head of Robotics | OMRON Trainers and Engineers Brett Hook, Luke Ellacott

26/05/2026

🚶 Heading to EMEX 2026 Auckland – New Zealand Manufacturing & Engineering Expo?

Follow Roshini as she walks you from the front entrance of EMEX straight to the OMRON stand, where Roshini and Nicolas showcase our brand-new Sysmac Edge DX1 Industrial Edge Controller live demo board in action.

📍 Stand 3015 | 📅 26–28 May 2026 | 📍 Auckland Showgrounds
Enter through Door 3, head straight down to the very end, turn left and you’ll see our Kiwi OMRON engineers waiting to welcome you with a big smile.

🚀 See OMRON’s latest 2026 automation technologies live on the stand:
🧠 Sysmac Edge DX1 Industrial Edge Controller: Fast, secure factory data collection, analytics and visualisation with code-free IT/OT integration.
👁️ FHV7 AI Smart Camera: Simplifies AI detection in rugged IP-rated hardware for real-world industrial environments.
🔎 VHV5 Advanced Code Reader: High-performance traceability for reading complex and damaged codes with speed and accuracy.
📏 E3AS-HF Laser Sensor: Reliable long-distance sensing, even on difficult or reflective targets.
📐 ZP-L Displacement Sensor: High-precision non-contact measurement for height, thickness and positioning.
⚙️ M1 Drive: Compact drives with built-in networking options for easier machine integration.
⚡ KM Power Monitoring Solutions: Machine-level energy monitoring with built-in Ethernet connectivity.
🔌 S8AS2 Smart Power Supplies: Real-time voltage and current monitoring with advanced circuit protection.
🦺 Safety Solutions: Safety relays, light curtains, safety scanners and non-contact safety switches.
🎁 Visit the stand and drop your business card in the draw to WIN an OMRON Blood Pressure Monitor or OMRON Thermometer.
🔥 EMEX SPECIAL | 3 DAYS ONLY

Quote EMEX2026 and receive 10% OFF your next order.*
🔗 Learn more: omronpoc.com/EMEX2026

Meet the team: Arturo Athie | Roshni Thomas-Daniel | Nicolas Lim | Daniel Heslewood | Kerry Stephenson
📞 0800 466 766 | 📧 [email protected]

13/05/2026

🚀 See Precision Marking Meets Smart Automation — Live in Brisbane

Visit Trotec Laser at Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 and experience how the SpeedMarker 300, combined with OMRON’s latest technologies, is driving smarter, more precise industrial marking.
📍 Stand 1910 (near the front entrance)
📅 12–14 May
📌 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
At the centre of this live demo is the SpeedMarker 300, delivering high-speed, high-precision laser marking—now fully integrated with OMRON’s sensing, vision, control, and edge technologies to create an intelligent, connected system.
🔍 What you’ll see in action:
Detection of part presence and correct orientation before marking
Accurate height measurement to ensure optimal laser focus
Vision inspection to verify part features (e.g. pin presence)
Automatic rejection of incorrect or faulty parts
Real-time data collection and live dashboard visualisation
⚙️ Powered by:
SpeedMarker 300 (Trotec) – precision laser marking
OMRON ZP-L Displacement Sensor – height detection
OMRON FHV7 Smart Camera – orientation + inspection
OMRON NX102 PLC – system control
OMRON DX1 Data Flow Controller – real-time insights via SpeedDBee & Grafana
This is a real-world example of how Trotec’s marking expertise + OMRON’s automation come together to enable smarter manufacturing.

👋 Meet the team on stand:
Trotec: Mark Luft & Mark Kojetin and Industrial Marker Specialists
OMRON: Bill Filipou & Christopher Free
👉 If you're looking to improve marking precision, traceability, and production visibility - this is a must-see.

01/05/2026

If your dog ate the catalogue… 🐶
Good news — you can view our 2026 OMRON Promotions Catalogue online 📖💻
👉 Australia catalogue: omronpoc.com/promo
👉 New Zealand catalogue: omronpoc.com/nzpromo

Browse, download, print or share — it’s all there

🐾 Get your paws on our 2026 OMRON Promotions Catalogue.
Out now in print and being delivered by our reps — before the dog eats it.

This year’s promotions bring together what’s new ✨ and what’s proven — with sharp bundle pricing across automation, sensing, vision, motion, safety and components, designed to help you automate smarter.

🔎 New / spotlight bundles to check out:
🔹 Sysmac Edge – DX1, our first Edge Controller, for fast and secure data collection, analytics and visualisation — enabling code‑free IT/OT integration
🔹 NYE2A Industrial Panel PC range with built‑in Soft NA, offering flexible screen sizes and reliable edge performance
🔹 Vision – FHV7 AI Smart Camera for simpler AI detection with rugged, IP‑rated hardware
🔹 VHV5 advanced code reader for high‑performance traceability and reading

💡 Trusted favourites also included:
⚙️ Compact and advanced variable speed drives with flexible networking options
⚡ Power, monitoring and protection — power supplies, EtherNet/IP power monitoring, UPS and electronic circuit protection
📡 Sensors — time‑of‑flight photoelectric, proximity and displacement sensors, including IO‑Link options
🦺 Safety — non‑contact switches, safety relays, light curtains and safety scanners

Speak to an OMRON representative today
🇳🇿 Call NZ 0800 466 766 or email [email protected]
🇦🇺 Call AU 1300 466 766 or email [email protected]
🌐 Visit store.omron.co.nz (NZ) or store.omron.com.au (AU)

28/04/2026

🐾 Get your paws on our 2026 OMRON Promotions Catalogue.
Out now in print and being delivered by our reps — before the dog eats it.

This year’s promotions bring together what’s new ✨ and what’s proven — with sharp bundle pricing across automation, sensing, vision, motion, safety and components, designed to help you automate smarter.

🔎 New / spotlight bundles to check out:
🔹 Sysmac Edge – DX1, our first Edge Controller, for fast and secure data collection, analytics and visualisation — enabling code‑free IT/OT integration
🔹 NYE2A Industrial Panel PC range with built‑in Soft NA, offering flexible screen sizes and reliable edge performance
🔹 Vision – FHV7 AI Smart Camera for simpler AI detection with rugged, IP‑rated hardware
🔹 VHV5 advanced code reader for high‑performance traceability and reading

💡 Trusted favourites also included:
⚙️ Compact and advanced variable speed drives with flexible networking options
⚡ Power, monitoring and protection — power supplies, EtherNet/IP power monitoring, UPS and electronic circuit protection
📡 Sensors — time‑of‑flight photoelectric, proximity and displacement sensors, including IO‑Link options
🦺 Safety — non‑contact switches, safety relays, light curtains and safety scanners

Speak to an OMRON representative today
🇳🇿 Call NZ 0800 466 766 or email [email protected]
🇦🇺 Call AU 1300 466 766 or email [email protected]
🌐 Visit store.omron.co.nz (NZ) or store.omron.com.au (AU)

14/04/2026

Proud to be partnering with Swinburne University of Technology to help shape the future of manufacturing. 🤝
Bringing together automation, robotics, AI, and real-world industry collaboration, this partnership focuses on building capability, driving innovation, and creating opportunities for the next generation.
This partnership is about more than technology - it’s about people, skills, and creating pathways from education into industry.
“This partnership with OMRON reflects our focus on working with industry to take new technologies to market - combining research, education and industry insight to accelerate adoption and deliver impact across advanced manufacturing and related next-generation technologies.”
— Dr Werner van der Merwe, Vice-President, Innovation and Enterprise, Swinburne
“By working as one team and bringing together the complementary strengths of Swinburne and OMRON, this partnership enables deep-tech capability to be translated into real-world impact with applications in AI robotics. It creates a strong foundation for scalable solutions, skills development, and sustained economic and social benefit.”
— Professor Emad Gad, Executive Dean, School of Engineering, Swinburne
“This MoU marks an important milestone in a partnership that has already delivered strong outcomes, with even greater potential ahead. By combining Swinburne’s research and talent with OMRON’s automation expertise, we can accelerate innovation from concept to deployment and deliver tangible outcomes for industry while strengthening future workforce capability.”
— Henry Zhou, Managing Director, OMRON Automation and Robotics Oceania
“As a Swinburne graduate, I’ve seen firsthand how valuable it is to apply what you learn in a real-world environment. This partnership will help ensure future engineers graduate with practical skills that industry truly needs.”
— Brendan Corrie, Swinburne graduate and Customer Solutions Manager at OMRON
👉 Learn more: https://omronpoc.com/swinburne
With OMRON Group and OMRON Industrial Automation APAC
📸 Photo credit:
Back row (L–R): Joe Glesta, Senior Manager, Business Growth Services, Swinburne | Sharad Menon, Director, Business Growth Services, Swinburne | Henry Zhou, Managing Director, OMRON Automation and Robotics Oceania | Dr Werner van der Merwe, Vice-President, Innovation and Enterprise, Swinburne | Leon Georgiou, Senior State Manager (VIC, SA, TAS), OMRON | Mark Allen, Senior Automation and Robotics Solutions Manager, OMRON
Front row (L–R): Jiong Jin, Associate Dean Research, Swinburne | Prem Prakash Jayaraman, Director, Factory of the Future and Digital Innovation Lab, Swinburne | Suresh Palanisamy, Director, Manufacturing Futures Research Platform, Swinburne | Brendan Corrie, Swinburne graduate and Customer Solutions Manager, OMRON | Emad Gad, Executive Dean, School of Engineering, Swinburne

18/12/2025

Our 2025 Year in Review is here 🎬

From opening the 1st Proof of Concept Centre in Oceania to roadshows, training and live demos across Australia and New Zealand — it’s been a year of innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact.

Highlights:
✅ 1st Proof of Concept Centre in Oceania (7 months since opening: 1,200+ visitors)
✅ Strategic partnerships with WSU, NSW Government, BDA and AMRF
✅ 15+ locations · 80+ events · 2,000+ attendees
✅ Tech Open Days 2025 (Brisbane + Sydney) — 200+ attendees
✅ New Zealand Flexible Manufacturing Roadshow — 13 locations · 625+ attendees
✅ Top 100 Global Innovator 2025, 20+ product launches, and 6,000+ customer visits & demos

A huge thank you to our team, customers, and partners. Bring on 2026 — more innovation, more automation, together.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy festive season 🎄

Watch our Year in Review 2025 🎬 omronpoc.com/2025