IDEC Corporation, set up in 1945 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a global leader in industrial automation and control products. It manufactures Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), safety relays (e.g., HR6S series), photoelectric sensors (e.g., SA2E series), industrial switches, and RFID readers, serving industries like automotive, food and beverage, material handling, and robotics. With ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, IDEC operates in over 20 countries, with a U.S. division in Sunnyvale, California. Its Indian subsidiary, IDEC Controls India Pvt Ltd, supports automation and safety offerings.