Omron Automation Americas wins 2021 Circuits Assembly NPI award for advanced 3D SPI solution Circuits Assembly Online Magazine honors Omron Automation Americas for its outstanding contribution to test and inspection technology with the powerful VP9000 3D SPI system News provided by Share this article Share this article HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in SPI, AOI and AXI systems, has been acknowledged by Circuits Assembly Online Magazine with a 2021 New Product Innovation (NPI) award in the category of "Test and Inspection – SPI." During the award announcement on Tuesday, April 6 th, the new Omron VP9000 3D SPI system was recognized for its innovative technology and outstanding performance for offering additional flexibility, reliability and compatibility.