OMRON will acquire US-based OnLogic and make it a wholly owned subsidiary by acquiring all shares. The consideration is approximately ¥105 billion, with completion expected around January 2027. The acquisition is intended to strengthen the physical AI platform and accelerate the use of AI on manufacturing floors.
OMRON announced on 13 October that it would acquire US-based OnLogic, which makes rugged industrial computers. It will acquire all shares of parent company Interlogic at an enterprise value of $675 million (approximately ¥105 billion), making OnLogic a wholly owned subsidiary. The primary objective of the acquisition is to strengthen OMRON’s physical AI business, which enables machines on manufacturing floors to operate autonomously.
OnLogic designs and manufactures rugged IPCs for installation in factory production equipment and other applications, with a build-to-order model centered on direct sales as its strength. More than 90% of its sales are generated in the United States and Europe, and it has a strong customer base across a wide range of industries.
OMRON compares its PLC control technology to a spinal cord and OnLogic’s data-processing capabilities to a brain, aiming to digitize and add intelligence to manufacturing floors by integrating the two. The acquisition will use a reverse triangular merger, allowing OMRON to acquire the shares held by the founders and employees in a single transaction while preserving the brand and corporate identity.
The acquisition is expected to close around January 2027, subject to approval from the authorities in each country, and OnLogic is expected to continue operating as an independent business. The market reaction has generally been positive. OMRON is considering cross-selling sensors and control equipment in the US and European markets, as well as expanding into data centers and infrastructure.