vol.277 February 2024

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FY2021 Environment, Resources and Energy Related Component Award, FY2023 Electrical & Electronic Component Award

Management/Planning Eco-friendly/Labor Saving/Standardization
Contributing to society through Japanese manufacturing.
Received the Grand Award of ‘CHO’ MONODZUKURI Innovative Parts and Components Awards.

OMRON's mission has been to contribute to the development of society through its business activities. In recognition of these activities, two OMRON products received the Grand Award of ‘CHO’ MONODZUKURI Innovative Parts and Components Awards.
This award is given to "behind the scenes" parts and components that contribute to the development of industry and society, in order to support the improvement of the competitiveness of Japanese manufacturing.
Please continue to look forward to OMRON's electronic components that contribute to the development of industry and society.

OMRON provides electronic components that contribute to solving social issues.

Social issue: Climate change (global warming) / Solution: Carbon neutrality

Solution example:
Contributing to the realization of carbon neutrality by achieving high energy efficiency to promote the spread of renewable energy.

FY2021
Environment/Resource/Energy Related Parts Award

High-capacity Power Relay G9KA

The G9KA was highly evaluated as a component that solves the issue of heat generation in equipment with its industry-leading*1 ultra-low contact resistance (0.2 mΩ or less)*2 and plays an important role in promoting the spread of renewable energy for the realization of a decarbonized society.


*1. According to OMRON's research in May 2021. Comparison of catalog values for relays with a maximum energizing current of 200 A
*2. Initial contact resistance 200 A 30 min.

Social issue: Low birthrate and aging society / Solution: Labor saving

Solution example:
Contributing to labor savings by utilizing digital and IoT technologies to monitor color changes in place of humans.

FY2023
Electrical & Electronic Component Award

Color Sensor B5WC

The B5WC monitors oil deterioration (color change) in manufacturing equipment, eliminating the need for periodic inspections. In addition, the B5WC can be used in situations where various colors need to be identified, such as in automated beverage servers. The B5WC was highly evaluated for its contribution to manpower-saving solutions.

* Contents as of January 2024.
In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice

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