Japan's Omron to buy US OnLogic for $675m in physical AI push

( October 13, 2026, 01:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Omron, a major Japanese automation company, said on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire US industrial computer maker OnLogic and its parent company, Interlogic, for $675 million, aiming to accelerate the development of next-generation physical artificial intelligence platforms by combining OnLogic's industrial computers with its own high-precision control technology. The publicly listed company said the acquisition is expected to close around January 2027, subject to the necessary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.Statement follows....

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