This media release/news item was published prior to our acquisition of the Cellnex Private Networks business including Edzcom in February 2024. Learn more about the acquisition here.

Converging automation and connectivity through Private 5G Networks to meet the growing demand of Industry 4.0

Edzcom, the European leader in Private 4G/5G Networks, has joined OMRON in accelerating digitalization for industries through automation and reliable connectivity. The partnership is a part of OMRON’s Innovation Network which is dedicated to developing comprehensive solutions that fulfil all technological requirements for customers.

Edzcom and OMRON are at the forefront of revolutionizing manufacturing through seamless connectivity integrated into Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR). By optimizing material flow, reducing errors, enabling smart storage, and automating tasks, the partnership enhances operational efficiency. Moreover, the AMR, with reliable connectivity provided by private 5G, can work in real-time to prioritize safety assurance and reduction of worker injuries from handling heavy or hazardous materials.

Together with Edzcom, OMRON addresses critical issues relating to factory automation solutions such as:

• Overcoming limitations such as network coverage and low network latency to facilitate seamless navigation decisions for autonomous mobile robots.
• Ensuring near-real-time communication and always-on connectivity to optimize processes and process control.
• Supporting a vast number of device connections and large data throughput while maintaining network performance and safeguarding sensitive, business-critical data.

“Edzcom equips businesses with a single point of contact for designing, building, and operating tailored private networks, paving the way to achieving their digitalization objectives,” Daniel Rossek from OMRON, emphasized. “This collaboration is centered around our shared vision of harnessing the full potential of 5G networks to revolutionize automation, promising seamless connectivity, ultra-low latency, and unmatched efficiency.”

About Edzcom

Edzcom, a company of Cellnex, is the European market leader in Edge Connectivity specialized in designing, building, and operating Private Wireless Network solutions for enterprise customers, with a focus on business-critical operations.

Edzcom brings a single point of contact to designing, building, and operating a tailored Private Wireless Network, deploying best practices and technologies to become the long-term partner of each enterprise and help them achieve their digitalization goals. For more information, visit Edzcom’s website: https://www.edzcom.com/ 

About OMRON Corporation

OMRON Corporation is a global leader in the field of automation based on its core technology of “Sensing & Control + Think”. OMRON’s business fields range from industrial automation and electronic components to social systems, healthcare, and environmental solutions. Established in 1933, OMRON has about 29,000 employees worldwide, working to provide products and services in around 120 countries and regions. For more information, visit OMRON’s website: http://industrial.OMRON.eu