OMRON Automation India – Pioneering Digital Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future
Spokesperson: Sameer Gandhi, Managing Director, OMRON Automation India.
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As India intensifies its pursuit of advanced manufacturing and sustainable industrial growth, OMRON Automation India is playing a pivotal role in aligning cutting-edge global automation practices with localized needs. Under the leadership of Mr. Sameer Gandhi, the company has firmly positioned itself at the forefront of industrial transformation—blending global expertise with deep insights into India’s dynamic landscape.
Localized Strategy, Global Vision
While OMRON’s global strategy targets five core industries—Digital, Automotive, F&B, Logistics, and Pharma—its India operations expand this scope to include infrastructure-driven segments like metro, railways, and energy. A key focus area is the vibrant machine builder ecosystem, where OMRON’s application engineers and safety experts collaborate closely to build smarter, safer, and more efficient machines tailored for the Indian market.
Growth Drivers: Inspection, Traceability & Motion Control
India’s evolving quality standards and traceability requirements have led to a surge in demand for X-ray and vision inspection systems, barcode readers, and RFID technologies. Additionally, the company is witnessing rapid growth in safety products, complemented by a range of services including assessments, remediation, and training. High-end PLCs for precision motion control and real-time data acquisition are also gaining traction as manufacturers aim to enhance performance and compliance.
Industry 4.0 and the ILOR+S Framework
OMRON’s long-term vision, Shaping the Future 2030 (SF2030), is centered on creating factories that are smart, sustainable, and human-centric. At the heart of this transformation is OMRON’s ILOR+S (Input, Logic, Output, Robotics, and Safety) approach. These solutions address critical shopfloor needs—be it productivity, speed, or worker safety—using technologies like AI, IoT, big data, and robotics to establish connected and responsive manufacturing environments.
Driving Intelligent Automation in India
Recognizing the unique pace of adoption in India, OMRON provides not just products but end-to-end development services to support AI, IoT, and robotics integration. This model leverages the strengths of OMRON’s highly skilled technical team, ensuring tailored deployment of complex automation solutions in diverse Indian manufacturing settings.
Commitment to Sustainability and Green Manufacturing
OMRON’s sustainability roadmap is closely aligned with India’s goals for energy efficiency and decarbonization. The company supports carbon-neutral manufacturing, promotes sustainable product design, and deploys solutions that reduce power consumption while optimizing resources. In the EV and HEV space, OMRON offers advanced technologies for ADAS, ECU, battery, and fuel cell manufacturing, contributing to greener mobility and cleaner production lines.
Vision 2030: Empowering ‘Make in India’ with Digital Transformation
Looking ahead, OMRON aims to be a key enabler in India’s transformation into a global manufacturing hub. Through its i-Automation™ philosophy—based on the pillars of Integrated, Intelligent, and Interactive automation—OMRON is committed to driving digital engineering transformation, enabling autonomation beyond human capabilities, and facilitating advanced collaboration between people and machines.
This strategic approach not only empowers large manufacturers but also strengthens MSMEs, optimizes supply chains, and enhances India’s attractiveness as a destination for global tech collaborations.
About the Speaker
Mr. Sameer Gandhi is the Managing Director of OMRON Automation India. With over three decades of experience in industrial automation, he has been instrumental in driving OMRON’s strategic growth and technological advancement in the Indian market. Under his leadership, the company continues to align its global vision with local needs, fostering innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation across diverse industries. In this interview, he shares valuable insights into OMRON’s evolving role in shaping the future of Indian manufacturing.
Contributed by Lekshman Ramdas
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