• COMAU and OMRON Robotics collaborate to accelerate advanced industrial automation across high-growth manufacturing sectors
• Partnership combines complementary robotics, control, and software capabilities to deliver flexible, scalable automation solutions for global customers
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Turin, Italy and Pleasanton, California, USA – May 11, 2026
COMAU and OMRON Robotics (Omron) 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, CEO 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, CEO 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.”
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About OMRON Robotics
OMRON Robotics, part of Omron’s Industrial Automation Business, provides robotic automation solutions for modern manufacturing and material handling applications. The company offers a broad portfolio of industrial, collaborative, and mobile robots designed to help customers improve productivity, flexibility, and operational efficiency. Powered by advanced software and intuitive programming platforms, Omron’s robotics solutions enable faster deployment, seamless integration, and scalable automation across diverse manufacturing environments.
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About Comau
COMAU is a worldwide leader in delivering advanced automation solutions across diverse industries. Together with Automha, a fully owned company specializing in global intralogistics and warehousing automation, COMAU is enabling companies of all sizes in almost any industry to unlock the full potential of automation, robotics, and digital technologies – and to increase their efficiency, flexibility, and competitiveness in rapidly growing markets.
Comau’s portfolio includes products and systems for vehicle manufacturing, with a strong presence in e-Mobility, as well as cutting-edge robotics and digital solutions for a variety of industrial sectors, such as shipyards, food&beverage, logistics, pharma, and renewable energies. COMAU also offers project management and consultancy services and has an internationally recognized training Academy. Automha develops intelligent, high-performance automated storage and retrieval handling systems that optimize efficiency and reliability across diverse industries. COMAU and Automha are headquartered in Italy (Turin and Bergamo, respectively) and have an international network with 8 innovation centers and 14 production facilities in 12 countries, with more than 4,000 employees.
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