Comau and Omron Robotics 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. Below, Pietro Gorlier, CEO of Comau, and Olivier Welker, CEO of Omron Robotics, discuss how this partnership will shape the future of advanced industrial automation solutions.
MPT: Since industrial automation is a fast-moving and expansive market sector, why is now the right time for this collaboration?
Pietro Gorlier: This initiative is fully aligned with our strategy to expand Comau’s solution portfolio through high-impact partnerships. Omron is an ideal partner, sharing our vision of open innovation and customer-centric value creation.
Olivier Welker: 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.
MPT: What do you see as some of the key benefits for customers in the wake of this partnership?
Pietro Gorlier: 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.
MPT: Would you say this collaboration focuses more on building up the strengths of Comau and Omron individually or bringing them into alignment?
Olivier Welker: Through this collaboration, we are bringing together two complementary portfolios with a shared focus on customer success. 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.
MPT: How are you laying out the expectations for both your companies and your customers?
Pietro Gorlier: Looking ahead, we 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.
Omron Robotics 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. For more information, visit robotics.omron.com.
Comau is a worldwide leader in delivering advanced automation solutions across diverse industries. Comau is enabling companies of all sizes in almost any industry to unlock the full potential of automation, robotics, and digital technologies. For more information, visit www.comau.com.