| 1933-05 |
May, 1933 : Kazuma Tateishi founded Tateishi Electric Works in Higashinoda, Miyakojima Ward, Osaka City. |
| 1933-05-10 |
Founded in 1933, Omron now employs approximately 27,000 people worldwide, providing products and services in over 130 countries, contributing to a better society. |
| 1933-05-10 |
Founding |
| 1933-05-10 |
Founded: May 10, 1933 |
| 1933-05-10 |
May, 1933 : Started manufacturing timer for X-ray photography (established May 10, 1933). |
| 1945-06 |
June, 1945 : The factory was relocated to Hanazonotsuchido-cho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City. |
| 1948-05-19 |
Omron Corporation was established on May 19, 1948. |
| 1948-05-19 |
Establishment |
| 1948-05-19 |
Established: May 19, 1948 |
| 1948-05-19 |
May, 1948 : The company changed its trade name to Tateishi Electric Corporation (established May 19, 1948). |
| 1959-01 |
January, 1959 : Established trademark OMRON. Established Our Mission. |
| 1960-02 |
February, 1960 : Developed the world's first contactless proximity switch. |
| 1960-10 |
October, 1960 : Central R&D Laboratory completed in Nagaoka-cho, Kyoto (currently Nagaokakyo-shi). |
| 1964-04 |
April, 1964 : World's First Electronic Automatic Sensitive Signal Developed. |
| 1967-03 |
March, 1967 : Developed the world's first unmanned station system. |
| 1968-11 |
November, 1968 : The English company name was changed to Omron Tateisi Electronics Co. |
| 1969-03 |
March, 1969 : Introduced the Calcule-1200, the world's smallest desktop calculator. |
| 1971-06 |
June, 1971 : Developed the world's first online cash machine. |
| 1972-02 |
February, 1972 : Established Japan's first welfare factory, Omron Taiyo Co., Ltd. |
| 1983 |
1983 : 'Kenon-kun' was released. |
| 1987-07 |
July, 1987 : Developed the world's first ultra-high-speed fuzzy controller. |
| 1988-09 |
September, 1988 : Established a European regional management company (OMRON EUROPE B.V.) in the Netherlands. |
| 1988-10 |
October, 1988 : Established an Asia-Pacific regional management company (Omron Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.) in Singapore. |
| 1989-04 |
April, 1989 : Established Omron Management Center of America, Inc. as the head of North American operations. |
| 1990-01 |
January, 1990 : Company name changed to Omron Corporation. |
| 1991 |
1991 : Developed a new in-line inspection device, 'Gasho'. |
| 1994-05 |
May, 1994 : Established regional management company (Omron (China) Co., Ltd.) in China. |
| 1995 |
1995 : Developed distance warning system for autonatives. |
| 1996 |
1996 : Developed the VT-WIN board solder inspection system. |
| 1998 |
1998 : Developed a device to determine the authenticity of global banknotes. |
| 1999 |
1999 : The division system was abolished and the company system was introduced. |
| 2002-04 |
April, 2002 : Aiming to expand its business in China, the company promoted its regional headquarters to China. |
| 2003-04 |
April, 2003 : Established Omron Relay and Device Corporation by management integration of relay business division and Omron Kumamoto Co., Ltd. |
| 2003-05 |
Established the Keihanna Innovation Center in Soraku County, Kyoto, as a core base for our global R & D co-creation strategy. |
| 2003-07 |
Established OMRON Healthcare Co., Ltd. by splitting off the Healthcare Business. |
| 2004-05 |
Developed facial recognition technology for mobile phones. |
| 2006-05 |
Published the new corporate philosophy called "OMRON Principles." |
| 2006-06 |
A global hub for control systems opens in Shanghai, China. |
| 2007-03 |
Full-scale development of safety business at production sites. |
| 2007-06 |
Opened a new R & D center in China. |
| 2007-09 |
The world's first real color 3D vision sensor 3D image sensing has been put into practical use. |
| 2009-12 |
Launched the ene-brain CO2 visualization system, the world's first automated energy-saving analysis system incorporating the know-how of expert consultants. |
| 2010-04 |
Established OMRON Switch and Device Corporation by splitting off the switch business from OMRON. |
| 2010-11 |
Started Wellness Link, an IT-based health management service |
| 2011-04 |
Established OMRON SOCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. by splitting off the SOCIAL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS & SERVICES BUSINESS COMPANY. |
| 2011-06 |
Announced long-term vision VG 2020 (Value Generation 2020) |
| 2011-07 |
Introduced the Sysmac NJ series of machine automation controllers that integrate the necessary functions for machine control. Automation centers were established in Japan (August) and China (September). |
| 2012-01 |
Established regional headquarters "OMRON MANAGEMENT CENTER OF INDIA" in Gurgaon, Haryana State, India. |
| 2012-04 |
Established regional headquarters "OMRON MANAGEMENT CENTER OF LATIN AMERICA" in Sao Paolo, Brazil |
| 2012-07 |
Established a joint venture with NTT DOCOMO in the field of health support services. |
| 2013-03 |
Shanghai OMRON Control Electronics Co., Ltd., an electronics parts plant in China, held a ceremony to open a new plant. |
| 2013-10 |
Established regional headquarters "OMRON VIETNAM CO., LTD" in Hanoi, Vietnam. |
| 2014-04 |
OMRON Automotive Electronics Co. Ltd. absorbed OMRON Iida Co., Ltd. |
| 2014-07 |
Established OMRON Ventures Co., Ltd., an investment subsidiary responsible for corporate venture capital. |
| 2014-10 |
MMRSV Participações S.A., which owns NS Industria de Aparelhos Medicos Ltda., a Brazilian nebulizer production and sales company, and two other companies, became a subsidiary of OMRON. |
| 2015-09 |
Delta Tau Data Systems Inc., which was a US motion control equipment manufacturer, and eight of its subsidiaries became subsidiaries of OMRON. |
| 2015-10 |
Adept Technology Inc. (Now Omron Robotics & Safety Technologies, Inc.), which was the US industrial robot maker, and five of its subsidiaries became subsidiaries of OMRON. |
| 2016-12 |
Transferred all shares of OMRON Colin Co., Ltd., which is engaged in the medical equipment and medical systems business, to Fukuda Denshi Co., Ltd. |
| 2017-01 |
Established regional headquarters OMRON MANAGEMENT CENTER OF KOREA in Seoul, Korea. |
| 2017-03 |
Established a capital and business alliance with AliveCor, Inc. in the healthcare field. |
| 2017-07 |
Sentec Corporation (now OMRON Sentec Corporation), a leading manufacturer of industrial cameras, and seven of its subsidiaries became subsidiaries of OMRON. |
| 2017-10 |
Microscan Systems, Inc. (Now OMRON Microscan Systems, Inc.), which was an industrial code reader manufacturer in the US, and three of its subsidiaries became subsidiaries of OMRON. |
| 2018-02 |
Established OMRON SINIC X Corporation, a research company to design the near future. |
| 2018-04 |
Established a new company, OMRON Expert Link Co., Ltd., to consolidate the human resources, general affairs, and accounting functions of the OMRON Group in Japan. |
| 2018-08 |
Transferred all shares of OMRON Laserfront Co., Ltd., which manufactures, sells, and provides after-sales service for laser processing equipment, to TOWA Co. |
| 2019-02 |
Transferred 80% of shares of OMRON Nohgata Co., Ltd., which works on the development and entrusted manufacturing service of industrial electronic equipment, to Advantech Co., Ltd. |
| 2019-03 |
Established a joint venture with iAPPS Pte. Ltd. in the field of healthcare services. |
| 2019-10 |
Transferred all shares of OMRON Automotive Electronics Co. Ltd. to Nidec Corporation. |
| 2020-01 |
Opened the "AUTOMATION CENTER TOKYO" in Shinagawa, Tokyo, to promote the latest factory automation solutions. |
| 2020-02 |
Made AliveCor, Inc. an equity method affiliate. |
| 2021-03 |
Transferred all shares of Hitachi-Omron Terminal Solutions, Corp. to Hitachi, Ltd. |
| 2021-10 |
Spun off the MEMS business that develops and manufactures pressure sensors and floor sensors to Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd. |
| 2022-02 |
Established a capital and business alliance with JMDC Inc. |
| 2022-04 |
OMRON Group has developed a new long-term strategy for the decade up to 2030, called "Shaping the Future 2030," or "SF2030." |
| 2022-04 |
Changed the name of the Electronic Components Business Company to the Device & Module Solutions Company. |
| 2023-04 |
Invested in KIRIN TECHNO-SYSTEM CO., LTD., a manufacturer of comprehensive inspection equipment for the beverage industry, and made it a subsidiary as "OMRON KIRIN TECHNO-SYSTEM CO., LTD." |
| 2023-04 |
Established OMRON EXPERT ENGINEERING Co.,Ltd. to provide human resource services (temporary staffing, outsourcing, and placement) in the engineering field. |
| 2023-10 |
Made JMDC Inc., a medical statistical data service company, a subsidiary. |
| 2023-12 |
Launched Data Solution Business Headquarters. |
