Development and distribution of sensors, machine vision systems, metrology, microscopes and marking systems for industrial automation.
KEYENCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Itasca, Illinois (USA)New on Amplifa
About KEYENCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA
KEYENCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA is the US subsidiary of KEYENCE CORPORATION (Japan) and serves as the exclusive sales, support and service organization for KEYENCE products in the USA. The portfolio includes sensors, machine vision systems, precision measurement systems, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), laser markers, continuous inkjet printers, barcode readers, digital microscopes, safety equipment as well as 3D printers and RPA software. The products are developed and manufactured in KEYENCE CORPORATION's own research division; 70% of products contain world-first or industry-first technologies. Sales are direct without distributors, supplemented by free trial units, on-site demonstrations, technical training and Same-Day Shipping. Customers include industries such as automotive, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, medical technology, packaging, food/pharma as well as aerospace and defense. Worldwide, KEYENCE serves around 400,000 customers in 110 countries through 250 offices in 46 countries.
- Site
- Itasca, IL (USA)
- Processes
- Machine Vision Inspection, 3D Inspection and Measurement, Coordinate Measurement (CMM, Handheld Probe), Laser Marking / Labeling, Continuous Inkjet Printing (Date/Lot-Coding), Non-Contact Thickness and Distance Measurement, Microscopic Analysis (Digital/Laser/Fluorescence Microscopy), Direct sales without distributors
- Materials
- Continuous Inkjet Printing, Laser Marking
- Founded
- 1974
- Industries
- Automotive, Semiconductor/Electronics Manufacturing, Medical Technology, Electronic Components, Packaging, Food/Pharma
- 01
Research and Development
- 02
Production (Group)
- 03
Direct Sales
- 04
Application Testing and Trial Units
- 05
Installation and Commissioning
- 06
Support and Repair Service
Technologies and Applications
Continuous Inkjet Printing
Non-contact printing of date and lot codes on metal, glass, plastic, paper/cardboard and film.
Laser Marking
Non-contact marking of metal and plastic parts for traceability.
Locations
Itasca
USIndustries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Vision InspectionInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3D Inspection and MeasurementInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Coordinate Measurement (CMM, Handheld Probe)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser Marking / LabelingSurface | – | – | – | – | Metal, Plastic |
| Continuous Inkjet Printing (Date/Lot-Coding)Surface | – | – | – | – | Metal, Glass, Plastic, Paper/Cardboard, Film |
| Non-Contact Thickness and Distance MeasurementInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Microscopic Analysis (Digital/Laser/Fluorescence Microscopy)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
8 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) | KEYENCE XM-5000 (XM series) | – | – | – | – |
| Laser Tracker / Wide Area CMM | KEYENCE WM-6000 | – | – | – | – |
| Vision System with Integrated AI (Smart Camera) | KEYENCE VS series / VS-G series / IV4 | – | – | – | – |
| Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope | KEYENCE BZ-XLC1 / BZ-X1000 | – | – | – | – |
| 3D Printer | KEYENCE GX-1000 | – | – | – | – |
| Continuous Inkjet Printer | KEYENCE MK-G series | – | – | – | – |
| High-Resolution Case Coder | KEYENCE CC-1000 | – | – | – | – |
| Contact Displacement Sensor (LVDT) | KEYENCE GT2 / GT | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 1974
KEYENCE CORPORATION founded in Japan with a focus on automation and sensor technologies
- 1985
KEYENCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA established as the first international subsidiary (entry into the US market)
- 1990er
Global expansion; advances in automation, vision and inspection technologies
- 2007
Launch of the LJ Series 2D Laser Profilers
- 2009
Launch of the IM Series digital optical comparators
- 2011
First appearance on the Forbes list of most innovative companies
- 2012
Launch of the IV Series Vision Sensor
- 2014
Launch of the MK Series Continuous Inkjet Printers
- 2015
Launch of the FD-Q Series Clamp-on Flow Sensors
- 2016
US headquarters occupied in Itasca, Illinois
- 2020
Sales/distribution operations established in Itasca, Illinois
- 2023
Launch of the RK Series RPA solution
- 2025
Launch of the IM-X Series