Development of Industry’s Smallest Batter Connector by OMRON
Omron has recently announced the successful development of industry’s smallest battery connector measuring only 2mm pitch and 2.6mm depth. The new super compact XD2B battery connector is compatible with batteries used in smartphones and other mobile devices. The new XD2B’s contact is much stronger than commercially available pressed materials, while its spring contact configuration fits tightly to the battery contact pad improving contact force, resulting in greater resistance against momentary power outages caused by drop impacts. Read more
Development of Facial Expression Technology by OMRON
OMRON has announced its new facial expression technology capable of estimating seven different facial expressions ,Happiness, Surprise, Fear, Disgust, Anger, Sadness, and neutral all in real-time. The technology can be applied to robotic technology where robot could react to a user’s facial expressions. The new technology can also be applied to image search engines or interactive games that respond to the facial expressions of the players. The new facial expression technology combines the OMRON’s proprietary 3D model-fitting technology and statistical classification method based on a massive database of facial images. Read more
Development of Industry’s Most Compact and Lightest DC Power Relay
OMRON has successfully developed world’s most compact and lightest high capacity DC power relay of its class. The newly developed G9EN DC power relay comes in 28x40x50 mm form factor with 50% reduction in volume and weight of 140g. It features a non-polarize contact circuit (contact terminal), the first model in this class to feature this. This will contribute not only to device downsizing and weight reduction, but also makes wiring and mounting much simpler. Read more
Development of Super Compact Absolute Pressure Sensor by OMRON
OMRON has recently announced the development of a super compact absolute pressure sensor capable of accurately detecting 50cm altitude variations through highly precise sensing of air pressure fluctuation. The new sensor has been developed based on MEMS technology. The new sensor is the result of integration of CMOS circuits and MEMS sensors measuring only 3.8 x 3.8 x 0.92 mm, making it ideal for installation in small mobile devices and other compact equipment. Read more
Development of Sensor Modules featuring Industry’s Smallest Micro-Vibration Power Generators
In a collaborative effort among Asahi Glass (AGC), OMRON, Konishiyasu Co. and THHINK Wireless Technologies JAPAN LTD, AGC has announced the development of sensor modules which are equipped with world’s smallest micro-vibration power generation. The new sensor technology would eliminate any needs for wiring to supply electric power to the sensor unit as well as any needs for battery replacement and other type of maintenance issues, due to the fact that the new sensor’s power requirement is generated through its small-sized power generator based on micro-vibration power generation converting small vibration into electrical energy. Read more
Development of New Automatic Hand Gesture Recognition Technology by OMRON
OMRON has announced the development of a new hand gesture recognition technology. The new technology by OMRON incorporates company’s core facial image sensing technology allowing the gesture recognition to start automatically without any needs for trigger motion the recognition process through an initial movement, such as waving a hand. The new technology is capable of simultaneously recognizing the position, shape, and motion of a person’s hand or figure by referencing a camera recorded image. The hand gesture detection ranges from very near of about 10 cm to far (several meters). Omron’s gesture recognition technology employs a statistical classification method as well as model fitting technology developed over many years by OMRON. Part of this technology will be released at the Symposium on Sensing via Image Information (SSII 2012) to be held in Pacifico Yokohama from June 6 to 8.
Release of New Series of Machine Automation Controller by Omron
Omron Industrial Automation has released its latest series of Machine Automation Controller, the NJ3-Series along with its supporting Automation Software Sysmac Studio. The new release follows the earlier launch of Sysmac platform back in July of 2011 by Omron. The new series consists of 2 CPUs, 4 and 8 axes offering full compatibility and scalability from 4 to 64 axes. The new NJ3 Series comes with built-in EtherCAT for machine control and EtherNet/IP for factory automation. Read more
Release of Two new Digital Temperature Controller by OMRON
OMRON has recently announced the release of two new digital temperature controllers, the E5CC measuring 48x48mm and E5EC measuring 48x96mm. The two new compact controllers feature the same high level of usability and functionality as the previous model plus features extra high visibility white LCD display with larger characters. The controllers can be powered via a USB converter cable where they can be operated from a desk without any additional cabling. Parameter setting can be done easily without an instruction manual with help of CX-Thermo configuration tool software. Read more
Release of Easy to Use Next Generation Fiber Amplifier by OMRON
OMRON has announced the release of next generation E3X-HD fiber amplifier with proprietary smart power control function capable of accurately adjust sensor threshold and light intensity settings to ensure stable detection condition with simple pressing of a button. In addition to this it is possible to confirm setting simply by setting visualization screen and symbolic indicators on control buttons, these results in optimal configuration which can be easily set even by novice operators. The E3X-HDs display allows operators to see the setting values, and categories as well as detection conditions at a glance, while the adoption of universal design improves further its usability. Read more
Release of Energy Efficient Infrared LED Wireless Mouse, “IR LED Mouse” by ELECOM
ELECOM has just released 2 series of its energy efficient LED mouse. The new “IR LED Mouse” which just gone on sale boasts battery life by approximately one year thanks to its infrared LED. The infrared LED with a longer wavelength than red or blue visible light reduced driver voltage resulting in lower power consumption. The new series of “IR LED Mouse” left and right buttons use OMRON made switches which are known for their durability and touch. The mouse uses a 2.4GHz wireless band for stable transmission, allowing the user to operate it at a range of 10m on non-magnetic surface and up to 3m on magnetic surfaces such as steel desks. Read more
