OMRON and Cognizant Collaborate to Transform Manufacturing with Integrated IT-OT Solutions

OMRON and Cognizant Join Forces for Manufacturing Revolution

In a groundbreaking development for the manufacturing sector, OMRON Corporation and Cognizant have announced a strategic partnership aimed at merging Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). This collaboration seeks to harness advanced technologies to drive digital transformation across various industries.

A New Era in Manufacturing

As industries strive for efficiency and sustainability, the combination of OMRON’s cutting-edge automation technologies with Cognizant’s expertise in IT-OT convergence presents an unprecedented opportunity. By integrating OMRON's OT products, which include sensors, controllers, servomotors, safety equipment, and robotics, with Cognizant's IT capabilities featuring cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, the two companies aim to offer a comprehensive solution for modern manufacturing challenges.

This collaboration is set to empower businesses in sectors such as automotive, semiconductors, electronics, industrial manufacturing, life sciences, and consumer goods, providing them the tools they need to achieve operational excellence.

Enhancing Productivity and Sustainability

The partnership intends to foster sustainable production by optimizing operational efficiency, increasing productivity, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By leveraging data analytics, AI, and automation, companies can enhance decision-making processes and improve workplace productivity. The ultimate goal is to create adaptable manufacturing systems that respond swiftly to market demands.

OMRON’s extensive range of products—over 200,000 SKUs—will facilitate the collection of high-quality field data. This data will be utilized by Cognizant's Asset Performance Excellence (APEx) platform and its OnePlant™ tool, designed to assess Industry 4.0 and 5.0 maturity levels. Such data-driven insights aim to address operational challenges and accelerate management decisions, thus driving improved business outcomes.