OMRON to Acquire OnLogic to Address Edge AI Applications

As manufacturers increasingly use data and AI at the edge, they need reliable computing that works alongside automation and real-time control. OMRON Corp. this month said it agreed to acquire 100% of OnLogic this week, worth $675 million, to combine its proven automation with OnLogic’s industrial computing expertise.

“This acquisition represents an important step in advancing our SF2030 vision and our evolution towards GEMBA DX,” said Junta Tsujinaga, president and CEO of OMRON. “North America is a key growth market for OMRON, and this investment strengthens our foundation in that country while developing capabilities that our customers will increasingly need.”

“OnLogic’s industrial IT expertise, flexibility and strong customer relationships complement our strengths in automation and control,” he added. “Together, we see the opportunity to create new value for customers as manufacturing becomes more connected, data-driven and intelligent.”

Founded in 1933, OMRON Automation creates, sells and services fully integrated automation solutions that include sensing, control, safety, vision and motion. The Kyoto, Japan-based company said its 30,000 employees creatively help businesses solve problems in more than 110 countries. Its Americas office is in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

OnLogic continues to push the computing brand forward

Founded in 2003, OnLogic designs and manufactures configurable, solution-focused, AI-enabled computers engineered for reliability at the Internet of Things (IoT) edge. The South Burlington, Virginia-based company says it has helped more than 70,000 customers worldwide address their complex computing challenges with systems built to order, delivered within days and designed to last.

OnLogic noted that its systems operate in the world’s harshest environments across all industries. Joining OMRON will provide expertise in industrial automation and access to new markets.

“We created OnLogic to help engineers and innovators solve tough technology challenges by making rugged, custom hardware that is easy to configure, build and deploy,” said Sean Larkin, CEO of OnLogic. “Joining OMRON provides the global scale, supply chain depth and capital resources to accelerate our product roadmaps while preserving our culture, direct sales approach and worldwide operations. Together, we are giving our customers the tools they need to deploy physical AI with confidence.”

Following the acquisition, OnLogic will continue to operate as an independent company within the OMRON Group. It will maintain its offices in the United States, the Netherlands, Germany, Taiwan and Malaysia, as well as its brand identity and direct sales model.

OnLogic’s management team, led by Larkin, will remain in place to guide day-to-day operations and strategic growth.

OMRON sees opportunities for manufacturers

The companies said they will help customers tackle increasingly complex applications that require greater processing power, connectivity and intelligence at the edge. OMRON has expertise in control, robotics and safety.

OnLogic offers configurable computing platforms designed for demanding applications and environments, in addition to its flexible build-to-order model and customer reach across manufacturing and other markets.

The companies said they expect to more closely connect machine data, edge computing and artificial intelligence with real-time automation and control. Over time, the combination is expected to create systems that will help transform data, insights and artificial intelligence into faster, more informed actions to optimize production.

OMRON added that the acquisition constitutes an investment in the industrial automation business and strengthens the company’s position in the Americas and Europe. OnLogic has customer relationships in both traditional automation markets and industries where OMRON sees additional growth opportunities.

Additionally, OMRON said it remains committed to its established channel strategy and continues to invest in and support partners who help it serve customers and grow in the market. The companies said they expect the acquisition to close by January 2027, subject to regulatory approval.