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Industrial Automation

Enabling Secure, Intelligent, & Reliable Automation for Industry 4.0

Industrial automation is reshaping factories and industries, demanding precise control, real-time responsiveness, safety, and reliable connectivity. Renesas accelerates this evolution by integrating high-performance MCUs, MPUs, motor drivers, power management, and advanced sensing into robust automation solutions. Our scalable offerings enable smart HMI, seamless industrial networking, secure communications, and efficient process control—delivering low latency, enhanced safety, and energy efficiency for Industry 4.0 and IIoT environments.

Real-Time Control for Reliable Automation

Deliver precise operation and rapid responsiveness in factory and process automation with advanced motor control ICs, power devices, and embedded controllers. Support for safety networks and multi-channel sequencing ensures consistent, dependable performance across demanding environments.

Advanced Interfaces & Seamless Connectivity

Enable smarter machines with high-end HMI platforms, scalable SoMs, and ultra-small modules for intuitive user interaction. Robust networking solutions integrate PROFINET, Ethernet, EtherCAT, IO-Link, and CAN FD, connecting equipment securely and efficiently for modern industrial workflows.

Precision Sensing & Quality Measurement

Achieve accurate data acquisition and process monitoring through multi-sensor platforms, high-speed imaging modules, and standards-compliant measurement systems, while enabling automated inspection, remote sensing, and advanced industrial weighing to ensure precision and drive innovation.

Flexible Systems for Efficient Operations

Enable efficient operations with modular controllers, programmable logic platforms, and scalable system on modules (SoM)—tailored for diverse industrial needs. Adapt to evolving workloads and process requirements with optimized power sequencing, adaptable I/O, and integrated connectivity, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

Industrial Automation Applications

Asset Tracking

Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Industrial Communication

Industrial Controllers

Test & Measurement

Powering Smart, Reliable, & Scalable Industrial Automation

AI-Driven Automation

AI and embedded machine learning are revolutionizing industrial automation by enabling predictive maintenance, real-time workflow optimization, and anomaly detection. Edge AI processes sensor and motor data locally for responsive control, boosting safety and efficiency. Renesas MCUs/MPUs and ready-made tools support AI deployment, secure connectivity, smart HMI, energy management, and streamlined integration, empowering smarter, adaptive, and resilient factories for Industry 4.0.

Industrial Automation Functional Safety Reference Designe-AI Solution
Robotic arm welding hi-tech parts in the factory

Predictive Maintenance

Predictive maintenance uses edge AI, smart sensors, analytics, and secure connectivity to reduce downtime and optimize efficiency. Real-time monitoring detects anomalies, forecasts issues, and guides targeted upkeep, preventing failures and minimizing costs. Solutions like sensorless motor monitoring and RealityCheck™ enable diagnostics, remote dashboards, and seamless integration. These tools boost asset reliability, performance, safety, and productivity for modern factories.

RealityCheck Motor Toolbox
Engineer in factory checks for functional safety of robotic arm on real time monitoring system.

Industrial Networking

Modern automation depends on robust real-time networking to connect controllers, sensors, and actuators for reliable, efficient, and scalable operation. With support for industrial Ethernet, IO-Link, PROFINET, and multi-protocol systems, factories gain adaptive control, process optimization, and seamless equipment integration. Renesas platforms offer deterministic communication, PLC and HMI integration, tested protocol stacks, and developer kits for long-term reliability.

RA2E1 IO-Link Pressure Sensor Solution Demonstration Kit
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Featured Reference Designs

Industrial Automation Functional Safety Reference Design
Safety Light Curtain Reference Design
IEEE 1588 Solution Reference Design

Product Categories

Analog Products
Analog products from op amps to data converters to audio and video ICs
Microcontrollers & Microprocessors
MCUs and MPUs available in a wide array of memory and package options
Power Discretes
GaN Power Discretes and Power MOSFETs for mid-to-high power applications
Sensor Products
Broad suite of optical, position, automotive and signal conditioning sensors
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth, cellular, Wi-Fi, and ultra-wideband wireless communications solutions
NexCOBOT NEIO functional safety device.
Success Story

Human-Robot Collaboration at NexCOBOT

Discover how NexCOBOT is revolutionizing functional safety through seamless collaboration between humans and robots.

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Enabling Technologies

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Functional Safety
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Human Machine Interface (HMI)
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Tracking & Locationing
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Motor Control

Documentation

Videos & Training

The RA8T2 MCU elevates motor control performance with outstanding real-time responsiveness and high-precision control. It streamlines and secures industrial automation processes with integrated communication peripherals and a Renesas Secure IP (RSIP) engine.

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News & Blog Posts

Blog Post
Sep 25, 2025
Better Real-Time Performance for Motor Control Systems
Blog Post
Nov 30, 2023
Introducing Industrial Sensing Solutions with IO-Link Communication
Blog Post
Oct 19, 2023
Dynamics of Industrial Field Communication
Blog Post
Jul 21, 2023
Ethernet Evolution for Industrial Applications
Blog Post
Feb 20, 2023
RA2E1 IO-Link Pressure Sensor Solution Enables Application Miniaturization
Blog Post
Feb 8, 2023
Evolution of Industrial Networking and Best Practices