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Omron Expands Motion Portfolio with Introduction of the New M1 Inverter Family

August 18, 2026

Omron Expands Motion Portfolio with Introduction of the New M1 Inverter Family

New inverter platform delivers advanced motor control, integrated safety, and seamless Sysmac connectivity to simplify machine design and improve operational performance.

OMRON Automation has introduced the M1 Inverter family, a new addition to its motion portfolio designed to provide machine builders and manufacturers with a scalable solution for AC motor control. The M1 family combines advanced drive performance, flexible networking options, and integrated safety capabilities to help customers simplify automation architectures while improving machine efficiency and reliability.

The M1 inverter family is available in multiple communication variants, including EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP (EMP), and RS-485, supporting integration across a wide range of industrial automation environments. Designed to control motor speed, torque, and positioning, the M1 platform supports applications such as material handling, packaging, pumping, HVAC, compressors, and other systems that depend on precise motor control.

A key differentiator of the M1 family is its seamless integration with the OMRON Sysmac automation platform. Through native EtherCAT connectivity and support for Fail Safe over EtherCAT (FSoE), the M1 enables machine builders to combine motion control, networking, and safety within a unified environment. This approach can reduce system complexity, accelerate commissioning, and simplify maintenance throughout the machine lifecycle.

The M1 family also incorporates SIL3 PLe Safe Torque Off (STO) functionality, enabling high levels of machine safety while reducing the need for additional external safety components. By integrating safety directly into the inverter, manufacturers can reduce wiring, conserve panel space, and create cleaner machine designs without compromising protection or performance.

It’s engineered to support a broad range of motor types, allowing manufacturers to standardize on a common inverter platform across multiple machine designs. The result is greater flexibility, reduced training requirements, simpler spare-parts management, and improved operational consistency across facilities and applications. Learn More

About Omron Automation

Omron Automation is an industrial automation partner that creates, sells, and services fully integrated automation solutions that include sensing, control, safety, vision, motion, and more. Established in 1933, Omron’s 30,000 employees help businesses solve problems with creativity in more than 110 countries. Learn More

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More Infomation

  • M1 ETC Inverter Datasheet
  • M1 EMP Inverter Datasheet
  • M1 ETC Inverter Datasheet
  • M1 STD Inverter Datasheet
  • M1 Inverter Connection Guide

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