Omron to acquire Adept Technology

Omron Corp., based in Kyoto, Japan, a provider of core sensing and control technology, has announced plans to acquire Adept Technology Inc., Pleasanton, Calif., a provider of intelligent robots and autonomous mobile robot systems.

Omron plans to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Adept common stock. Closing is expected in October.

Following the transaction, Rob Cain will continue to serve as president/CEO of Adept, reporting to Nigel Blakeway, chairman, CEO, and president of Omron Management Center of America Inc., Omron’s wholly owned U.S. subsidiary.