OMRON to buy OnLogic for $675 million in edge AI push

OMRON, founded in 1933 and based in Kyoto, Japan, brings decades of experience in sensing, control, safety, vision, and motion to the deal. OnLogic, founded in 2003 and headquartered in South Burlington, Vermont, designs configurable, AI-capable computers built for the IoT edge and says it has served more than 70,000 customers. The combination is intended to address applications that demand greater processing power, connectivity, and intelligence at the edge — areas where manufacturers are increasingly deploying data and AI alongside real-time automation. OnLogic will retain offices in the U.S., the Netherlands, Germany, Taiwan, and Malaysia, preserving its global footprint. OMRON said the acquisition is an investment in its Industrial Automation Business and strengthens its position in the Americas and Europe, adding customer relationships across both traditional automation markets and industries where OMRON sees additional growth opportunities. The companies expect to close in or around January 2027, subject to regulatory approval.