Keyence Corporation is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and sale of automation sensors, vision systems, barcode readers, laser markers, measuring instruments, and digital microscopes. Keyence products are used in various industries including automotive, semiconductor, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and aerospace.
Founded in 1974 in Japan.
Opened its first overseas subsidiary in America in 1984.
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1986.
Started manufacturing fiber optic sensors in 1994.
Established a European headquarters in Germany in 1997.
Launched the world's fastest machine vision system in 2000.
Started selling 3D laser scanning microscopes in 2007.
Introduced an all-in-one barcode reader in 2015.
Omron Corporation is a global automation company that provides sensing, control, robotics, and automation products and services.
Banner Engineering specializes in industrial automation and sensing products.
Rockwell Automation provides industrial automation and information solutions.
Keyence laser markers produce permanent marks on metals, plastics, resins, and other materials for traceability and identification purposes.
Keyence vision systems capture images and analyze them with advanced algorithms to identify defects, measure dimensions, and inspect products.
Keyence sensors detect changes in various physical attributes like distance, color, and shape for automation and control applications.
Keyence barcode readers scan linear, 2D, and direct part mark codes quickly and accurately for identification and tracking purposes.
Keyence measuring instruments measure dimensions, profiles, and surfaces of parts and materials with high accuracy and repeatability.
Keyence products are used in automotive, semiconductor, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and aerospace industries, among others.
Keyence measuring instruments provide high accuracy and repeatability with resolutions up to 0.01 microns.
Keyence barcode readers can scan linear, 2D, and direct part mark (DPM) codes.
Keyence vision systems provide high-speed image processing, easy setup and operation, and flexible customization options for inspection and measurement applications.
Keyence provides a 3-year warranty for most of its products, including sensors, vision systems, and barcode readers.