Creators of the proximity sensor
Omron created the first proximity sensor in 1960 and has been perfecting it ever since.
Sensors for every application, for machines that never stop
Omron pushes the limits of presence detection, expanding existing product lines in proximity, photoelectric, and fiber-optic sensing to include longer-distance part presence, a wide variety of part detection options and robustness in the harshest conditions to keep your plant is running smoothly and consistently.
Omron's vast product family is growing to include smarter sensors with IO-Link that help users incorporate I/O throughout the plant for real-time condition monitoring and better predictive maintenance
60 Years Experience
Omron has more than six decades of experience in the sensor business.
200+ million sold worldwide
Omron has sold 200 million proximity sensors, supporting automation in factories all over the world.
Sensing Product Families
Proximity Sensors
Omron’s proximity sensing portfolio encompasses a wide range of capacitive and inductive sensors that meet all needs for durability in industrial environments.
Photoelectric Sensors
From long sensing range to oil resistance, Omron’s photoelectric sensing portfolio covers all the features required for advanced applications.
Fiber Optic Sensors and Amplifiers
Omron’s high-performance fiber optic sensors and amplifiers come in a wide variety of configurations to meet your specialized requirements.
Measurement Sensors
Take advantage of cost-effective sensing that delivers accurate, reliable measurements for optimized productivity.
Connectors and Cordsets
Omron’s connectors and cordsets portfolio addresses a wide range of industrial applications from the everyday to washdown and oil spray applications.
Rotary Encoders
Meet application needs with compact size, rugged housing, multi-turn functionality for rotation over 360° and more with Omron’s expanded rotary encoder portfolio.
Ultrasonic Sensors
Accurately measure displacement of objects of any color – including transparent objects – with Omron’s advanced ultrasonic sensors.
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Quick Answers
Learn more about industrial sensors
What are proximity sensors?
Proximity sensors detect an object's presence or absence without physically contacting the object.
Types of proximity sensors
Proximity sensors are typically split into inductive, capacitive or magnetic type proximity sensors, with inductive being the most common.
Where to use proximity sensors
Because proximity sensors detect based on their electrical interaction with the object their sensing, there are fewer effects on performance in dusty or dirty environments.
What are photoelectric sensors?
Photoelectric sensors detect objects or changes in surface conditions through a variety of optical properties.
How a photoelectric sensor works
A photoelectric sensor consists primarily of an emitter, for emitting light, and a receiver, for receiving light. When emitted light is interrupted or reflected by the sensing object, it changes the amount of light that arrives at the receiver. The receiver detects this change and converts it to an electrical output indicating whether an object is present or absent.
What is a fiber optic sensor
A fiber optic sensor is a type of photoelectric sensor that enables the detection of objects in narrow locations by transmitting and receiving light from a fiber amplifier through a fiber optic cable.
Get sensor-level data with IO-Link
Looking for ways to get more out of the I/O you have all over the plant? IO-Link is a globally standardized, point-to-point open network I/O technology that enables real-time condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and faster commissioning. It can help plant managers move their facilities towards Industry 4.0.