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OMRON opens new automation centre
28 April 2025
UNDERLINING ITS commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer-centric solutions in industrial automation, OMRON has opened of a new Automation Centre in Stuttgart. Strategically located near key customers and partners, the new facility serves as a hub for expertise in advanced automation solutions. It enables true co-creation, proof-of-concept development, and hands-on collaboration.

The OMRON Automation Centre Stuttgart joins a global network of 48 Automation Centres and Proof-of-Concept labs to support customers and partners across Germany and Europe. Spanning 2,372 m², and located just minutes from the Stuttgart international airport, the facility is home to a team of experts in industry-specific solutions, including sensing, control, vision, safety, robotics, and AI-driven technologies. By actively co-developing solutions with customers, OMRON helps manufacturers, machine builders, and system integrators tackle key societal challenges, such as labor shortages.
Fernando Colás, CEO at OMRON Industrial Automation Europe comments: "This new Automation Center in Stuttgart represents our significant investment in Germany and in the EMEA region. I am incredibly proud of the dedication and teamwork that made this vision a reality. Seeing this project come to life and now standing in a space where we can innovate together with our customers is an inspiring moment. We are excited to shape the future of manufacturing together with our customers and partners.”
Peter Ehl, general manager at Automation Center Stuttgart concludes: "At OMRON, we believe that the best innovations emerge through collaboration. What makes this Automation Center so special is that it was purpose-built from the ground up specifically for OMRON. Every part of this facility has been designed with our customers in mind—to provide an environment where we can collaborate, test, and refine real-world automation solutions.”
The new facility aligns with OMRON’s long-term vision to drive innovation and continue to contribute to the development of society. OMRON is dedicated to supporting its customers with innovative, scalable, and flexible solutions that drive operational excellence in manufacturing.
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