October 29, 2005
2005 Total Technology Fair Draws High Expectations for Technologies
Driving Omron’s Growth
On
October 29, the ’05 Total Technology Fair was
held at Omron’s Keihanna Technology Innovation
Center. Held four years after the last fair, this year’s
exhibition was organized with the concept of “Sensing
& Control technology for realizing the Optimization
Society.” The main objective of the event was
to provide a forum for Omron Group employees to discuss
the technologies that will drive the future growth of
Omron. Omron has traditionally been committed to cultivating
new social needs through technological breakthroughs.
Despite heavy rain and unpleasant weather, the 2005 fair drew a
total of 2,411 Omron Group employees. This was the largest
turnout in the history of Omron’s Total Technology Fair (including
the third day of OTF ’03, which targeted Omron Group employees).
The
fair site was divided into different zones that showcased
new technologies and products currently being developed,
as well as prototypes and demonstrations. The fair encouraged
active discussions among Omron employees that extended
beyond the boundaries of business companies and particular
fields, stimulated new ideas about customer benefits
and solutions that Omron technologies can offer.
Also included were presentations of focus technologies covering
subjects such as the diverse technological competencies of each
business company, the Research and Development Headquarters, and
Omron Healthcare (OHQ); development directions and future prospects;
and programs aimed at improving technological strengths. Newly added
to this year’s fair were presentations focusing on specialized tasks. All
presentation and seminar sites were very crowded, with
standing-room-only in some sites and people watching from outside the
room at other sites. The crowds reflected the great deal of attention and
expectations that Omron employees have for our technologies.
Visitors’ reactions and comments at each display zone (excerpts)
Every exhibit was a great success. The QLM (Quality Lifecycle Management) solutions displayed at
the Industrial Zone were especially popular, with many commenting that the easy-to-understand
display helped them gain fresh perceptions about QLM.
One person commented that he sensed the possibility of inspiring innovation for manufacturing by
looking at Omron’s nanotechnology and other essential technologies as well as a range of core
production technologies.
Demonstration areas were consistently packed with visitors, and
the atmosphere was filled with active information exchanges and
discussions. One attendee commented, “I was able to discover
the needs of various business companies. We were also able to
have valuable discussions and collect information, which can
serve as a helpful reference for future technological strategies
and business development.”
The “Drivers’ Support” solutions site introduced an exhibit of
automotive electronics technologies and components/equipment
designed to extend the possibilities of future cars. This drew an impressive response from other business companies as well.
One attendee commented, “Although I was already familiar with many products, I was able to learn
a lot more by listening to detailed technical explanations from the developers.”
Upcoming e-ONR issues will include more reporting on the ’05 Total Technology Fair, including a
summary of responses to questionnaires that were distributed to visitors after attending the fair, as
well as technologies and presentations that attracted a great deal of attention.
This
year’s fair was a great success and featured some
very powerful presentations. I was especially impressed
by the way that presenters confidently explained technologies
they have or are developing with specific applications
in mind. There were also many presentations that expressed
the future vision of developers using technologies,
rather than simple demonstrations. In my message last
month, I urged those who were participating in the Total
Technology Fair to summon the greatest possible energy
and enthusiasm and ‘seize the day.’ I believe
that this was achieved. During the fair, I was able
to feel the enthusiasm of all Omron Group people in
their desire to contribute to customers and society,
as well as their confidence and ambitions for the technologies
they are dealing with. I have great expectations for
further progress in technological development."
