What You’ll See in the Tour
Just outside Cleveland, in Columbia Station, Ohio, sits one of the region’s most advanced automation facilities—Omni Automation Technologies. Located at 12130 Eaton Commerce Parkway, Omni has been a trusted industrial automation company since 1961, offering complete systems integration for manufacturers seeking to boost productivity, safety, and scalability.
Whether you’re an OEM, plant manager, systems integrator, or automation enthusiast, this walkthrough reveals how smart manufacturing really happens—from robotic deployments to custom-built control panels and beyond.
Control Panels That Power Real Performance
Omni’s UL 508A-certified panel shop builds everything in-house, from small junction boxes to large, multi-door cabinets. Panels are engineered with precision, tested thoroughly, and built to NEC, ANSI, and RIA standards—ensuring long-term reliability and safety.
Beyond just wiring, Omni emphasizes:
- Clean labeling and documentation
- Easy maintenance and future upgrades
- Consistency across multiple installations
This is a great example of control panel design done right.
Robotic Systems You Can Train With
The tour highlights Omni’s ability to integrate advanced robotics into real-world manufacturing.
Featured technologies include:
- FANUC industrial robots for pick-and-place, machine tending, and palletizing
- FANUC CRX collaborative robots (cobots) for safe human-machine workflows
- MiR autonomous mobile robots for flexible internal logistics
These are not theoretical demos—they’re practical setups that can be scaled and adapted to your shop floor.
Conveyor Automation and Custom Machinery
Need something off-the-shelf? Omni’s not your shop. Instead, they build custom automation systems that serve specific goals—from conveyor-based material handling to sustainable automation like tire recycling.
Their team brings a cross-functional approach:
- Electrical engineering
- Mechanical design
- PLC/HMI programming
- Real-world commissioning
You’ll see examples of conveyor automation, sensor integration, and machine learning applied to physical tasks.
Vision and Barcode Inspection Systems
Omni integrates Cognex vision systems for part verification, defect detection, barcode reading, and orientation checks. These systems are critical in modern factory automation—especially where compliance and traceability are required.
Vision sensors are embedded directly into production lines, not bolted on after the fact, ensuring seamless quality assurance.
A Fully Integrated Automation Process
What sets Omni apart is its end-to-end process:
- Discovery and workflow mapping
- Custom mechanical and electrical design
- In-house panel building and testing
- On-site installation and commissioning
- Operator training and documentation
It’s more than automation—it’s a long-term solution built for scale.
Why Omni Automation Stands Out
Not all automation companies operate at this level. Omni is built around:
- 60+ years of experience in Cleveland manufacturing
- Integrated departments for electrical, software, and mechanical solutions
- Scalable project design, from small cobots to full systems
- Transparent pricing and lean planning
- Hands-on support from commissioning through upgrades
If you’re looking for an automation partner—not just a supplier—Omni fits the bill.
Real Highlights From the Video
Key takeaways from the facility walkthrough include:
- Live panel building and quality inspection
- Collaborative robot (cobot) demonstrations with safety features
- Autonomous mobile robot navigation through simulated warehouses
- Recycling machinery automating waste processing
- Barcode vision system catching a defective product in real time
These are real examples, not sales floor simulations.
Who Should Take the Tour?
This video—and the facility itself—is valuable for:
- Plant managers exploring scalable automation
- OEMs and integrators seeking custom solutions
- Manufacturers adding robotics or conveyor systems
- Students and engineers interested in hands-on technology
- Executives curious about lean, data-driven growth
How to Make the Most of a Visit
If you’re planning an in-person tour or just watching the video, here are ways to maximize what you learn:
- Ask to see similar systems to your own setup
- Talk to the engineers about use-case specifics
- Take note of best practices in panel layout, labeling, and space planning
- Look for ways automation supports both output and sustainability goals
- Discuss post-install support and documentation
Final Thoughts
Omni Automation is more than just a system integrator—it’s a working example of what the future of smart manufacturing can look like: clean, efficient, scalable, and people-focused.
If you’re serious about automation—and you want to see it built and delivered the right way—this tour is a must.