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KEYENCE is dedicated to providing ADDED VALUE solutions for engineers in nearly all industries.

We provide the tools that let manufacturers and researchers stay competitive in the global marketplace.
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Innovative Products
Digital Microscopes

High resolution images, 3D profiles,

and superior depth-of-field

Process Sensors Machine Vision Systems

Monitor system High-speed, multi-camera systems
pressure and liquid flow for 1D, 2D, and 3D inspection

Presence Sensors 1D / 2D
Code Readers
Versatile position and
appearance based Best-in-class barcode
sensor options reading capabilities with both
handheld and in-line barcode
readers

Safety Curtains
and Scanners
Handheld Mobile
Machine guarding
Computers
solutions
Improve productivity,
reduce mistakes,
durable and long-term
battery life

Inkjet Printers Instant Measurement

Systems
High-speed continuous
inkjet printers for coding Place-and-press
and traceability measurement

Laser Markers Displacement Sensors

High-speed, high-quality laser markers High-speed, high-accuracy

for coding and traceability laser displacement sensors

Static Eliminators

High-speed/wide area
static eliminators

NEW Products

3D Laser Microscope UV Laser Marker Fiber Optic Sensor

Any Material, Any Shape High-Contrast × Damage-Free Easy-to-Use Amplifier

Measure across a 50 mm area with Achieve crisp marking with minimal The clear OLED display & intuitive
nanometer resolution. surface damage. menus mean no manual required.

Rapid 3D Measurement Maintenance-Free World’s Smartest Fiber Heads

Non-contact surface measurements IP64 marking head rating for superior Fibers with built-in indicators make
in as little as 5 seconds. service life. alignment & monitoring a breeze.

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Presence Sensors
Fiber Optic Sensors
The FS-N40 Series
boasts an easy-to-
use amplifier and an
extensive catalog of fiber
optic heads to solve any
application.
Laser Sensors
The LR-T Series offers
unmatched versatility
with its laser light source,
long range detection,
all-in-one design, and
OLED display.
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All-Purpose Sensors
Best Detection Ability in its Class
Durable & Long Life
Simplified Operation
The LR-Z Series has become the standard for both
machine builders and product manufacturers. This
sensor series quickly solves any application with its
long range and ability to detect shiny targets, dark
targets, transparent targets, and everything in between.
Photoelectric Sensors
The PR Series offers a
variety of durable metal
sensors from miniature
background suppression
sensors to long distance
thrubeams.
Full-Spectrum Sensors
Color, surface finish,
and countless other
appearance changes
can be stably detected
with the innovative
LR-W Series.
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Process Monitoring

Flow Meters
Clamp-On Flow Meter

Monitor Countless Types of Liquid Flow

Compatible with Various Pipe Materials

All it takes is a Phillips-head screwdriver to clamp

the FD-R Series directly on the outside of a pipe to
monitor liquid flow. The innovative clamp-on design
ensures stable and reliable monitoring, without the
need for costly downtime or pipe modifications.

Pressure Sensors
Measure Both Gas and Liquid Pressure

Self-Contained and Separate Amplifier Models

Highly-Visible Displays

The AP and GP Series offer a wide variety of

pressure sensing options for the factory automation
industry. Easy-to-set pressure points, large displays,
and multiple mounting options allow for seamless
integration and setup.

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Machine Guarding

Safety Laser Scanners

Industry-Leading Range of 8.4 m (27.56')

Easy-To-Use Software

Built-In Camera

The SZ-V Series is the industry’s leading

safety laser scanner with its impressive
range, detachable display, built-in camera,
and network compatibility. This flexible
safety solution makes machine guarding
easier than ever before.

Safety Light Curtains

Built-In Guarding

Easy Alignment

Simplified Wiring Options

The GL-R Series is the standard for safety light

curtains with its robust yet slim design, all-in-
one functionality, and superior environmental
resistance.

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Application Sensors

Vision Sensors
Simple Setup

Stable Detection

Ultra-Compact

Comprehensive Lineup

The IV Series is able to solve

applications that were previously
cost-prohibitive or unstable. With
its ultra-compact and easy-to
mount design, the IV can literally
fit into the same space as most
optical sensors while being able
to perform up to 16 inspections in
a wide field of view.

Contact Sensors Static Eliminators

The GT2 Series features KEYENCE offers a wide

the world’s first detection variety of static control
method that delivers the products to prevent
highest accuracy in its manufacturing defects
class while eliminating that can occur as a
tracking errors during result of adhesion and
high-speed movement. electrostatic discharge.

Laser Micrometers Position Sensors

The IG Series provides The IL Series verifies

highly repeatable and measures positions
operation for edge of targets with excellent
control and product repeatability, regardless
measurement of mounting angle or
applications. color.

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Code Readers

1D/2D Code Readers

Industry-Leading Barcode Reading Performance

Traceability Solutions for Every Industry

Simple and Intuitive Setup

KEYENCE is dedicated to providing solutions for

product traceability and management. A full line of 1D
and 2D code readers, along with dedicated control and
communication devices, ensure complete and reliable
solutions for every industry.

Handheld Fixed Mount Mobile Computer

Challenges with conventional
handheld code readers, such as
difficult setup and slow, unstable
operation are overcome by the
SR-G100 Series’s innovative
design and decoding engine.
Activating automatic setup
ensures that even challenging
direct part marked codes are
read quickly and reliably.
With just the push of a button,
SR Series code readers
automatically find the optimal
focus, lighting, and decoding
parameters to ensure stable
operation on even the most
difficult codes. Easily reads
codes at high speeds, long
ranges, and varying heights
without requiring readjustment.
Streamline and error-proof data
collection processes with the
BT-W Series. With a variety
of advanced communication
options and a Windows
operating system, mobilizing
your inventory or traceability
management system has never
been easier.

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Laser Markers / Industrial Inkjet Printers

Laser Markers
Fiber, Hybrid, UV, Green, and CO2 models

Built-in Multi-function Camera

Maintenance-free

Up to 4×’s the Normal Expected Laser Life

KEYENCE’s wide range of laser markers were designed with

the needs of all marking applications in mind. With features such
as 3-axis technology, IP rated marking heads, and built-in code
readers, KEYENCE can provide the optimal marking solution.

Common Applications

Automotive PC Boards Instrument Medical

Parts Switch Panels Devices

Industrial Inkjet Printers

World’s First Self-Cleaning Print Head

Easy-To-Use Touchscreen Interface

User-Performed Guided Maintenance

Field-Replaceable Parts

KEYENCE’s industrial inkjet printers are used to print date codes,

lot codes, serial numbers, and more on products and packaging.
The easy-to-use interface and guided troubleshooting features
make it easy for anyone to operate.

Common Applications

Food and Cartons Automotive Wire and

Beverages Parts Cable

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Measurement Sensors

Laser Profilers &

Displacement Sensors
Solve any gauging challenge with a wide range of
1D, 2D, and 3D non-contact measurement sensors.

Laser Profilers
The LJ Series provides stable and accurate
profiles of any surface

Displacement Sensors
Versatile systems with multiple speed and
accuracy options available

Complete 3D Solution
Maximize measurement capabilities with vision
analysis tools

Optical Micrometers
Fastest Sampling Speed in Its Class

Active Tilt and Vibration Correction

No Moving Parts for Long Lifespan

Simplified Setup with Live Target Viewer

The LS Series utilizes proprietary LED and CMOS

technology to accurately calculate position and
diameter of objects within its beam.

Edge position Outer diameter Run-out

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Machine Vision Systems

Area Cameras
The CV-X Series offers a high-speed
multi camera system for users of any level.

Icon-Driven Application Navigator for Easy Setup

Up to 21 Megapixel Cameras to Fit Any Application

Multi-Spectrum Technology
Reinventing how color is used to achieve stable inspection.

Accurately locate low-contrast edges

Reliably detect nearly-invisible defects

Sort parts with subtle color differences

3D Measurement & Inspection

Award Winning XG-X Series All-in-One Solution

Plug and Play Hardware Setup

Point and Click Inspection Tools

Fully Integrated, High-Resolution Encoder

Angle Between Line Point to Plane Angle Between

and Plane Distance Two Planes

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Microscopes / 3D Surface Metrology

Digital Microscope
Large Depth-of-field

0.1× - 5000× Magnification Range

Multi-angle Observation

The VHX Series is an advanced imaging and

measurement system that provides the highest
level of image clarity and flexibility while streamlining
communication between every user. Effortlessly
capture fully-focused images from any angle
and measure directly on the image.

3D Laser Scanning Wide-Area 3D Fluorescence

Confocal Microscope Measurement System Microscope

The VK Series measures profile,
roughness, and film thickness
from nanometers to millimeters,
on any material or shape, with
just the click of a button.
The VR Series non-contact 3D
scanner rapidly measures up to
a 100 mm × 200 mm area with
direct 3D measurements and
CAD comparisons.
The BZ Series is a fully integrated
life science microscope capable
of performing fluorescence,
brightfield, and phase contrast
imaging and analysis - without
the need for a darkroom.

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Measurement Systems

Instant Measurement
Fast

Accurate

Easy-to-use

The Instant Measurement system is the next generation,

automated optical comparator capable of measuring all your
parts critical dimensions in seconds. It’s backed by automatically
generated inspection reports that allow you to monitor and react
to your quality process in real-time. The built in easy-to-use
software ensures anyone, anywhere in the facility is capable of
getting accurate measurements; regardless of their experience
with inspection equipment.

Handheld CMM
Simple operation by anyone

Precision 3D/GD&T measurement

Automated inspection reports with images

Bridging the gap between hand tools and CMMs,

the XM Series is a portable coordinate measuring
machine designed to allow anyone to easily and
accurately measure 3D and GD&T features anywhere,
including the shop floor.

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Corporate Information

Global Headquarters: Osaka, Japan

Founded: May 1974
Capital: 289,033,000 USD
2017 Global Sales: 4,970,256,000 USD
Worldwide Employees: 6,602
Note: US dollar amounts are converted from Japanese yen for
convenience only at 106 JPY = 1 USD, the approximate
exchange rate on March 20, 2018.

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Invented world’s first digital Developed the next generation’s 3D

focus on a microscope real-surface digital microscope

Renamed KEYENCE
Corporation, from Created industry’s Released world’s first
“KEY of sciENCE” fastest application PLC 3D laser marker

1974 1999 2002 2007

1986 2000 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006

Incorporated as Lead Produced world’s first
Electric Co., Ltd. auto-focus color laser
microscope
Invented high-speed/
high-accuracy machine
vision system
Industrialized world’s first CMOS laser
sensor
Developed 54 Megapixel digital
microscope with world’s fastest real-time
depth composition and 3D analysis

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Global
Network
Over

200 Offices
in more than

45 Countries

250,000+ Products featuring World’s

First or Industry’s First
Technology
Clients Around the World

70 %
NEW

2011 to 2018
The World’s Most Innovative
Companies Top 100 – Forbes

Introduced LumiTrax™ machine

vision system technology, high-speed
cameras with intelligent lighting to
inspect for surface features and
Invented rapid set-up eliminate traditional lighting issues
vision sensor
Created an Image Dimension
Measurement System that
measures all part dimensions
at the push of button

2009 2012 2013 2015 2017

2008 2010 2011 2014 2016

Developed auto-teaching Developed industry’s first clamp-on Developed a new

Designed high-power fiber machine vision system liquid flow sensor which monitors generation of 3D Laser
laser marker with the world’s flow from outside of a pipe Scanning Confocal
smallest head size Microscope that measures
Developed world’s fastest 2D/3D laser scanner across a 50 mm area with
with a sampling rate of 64,000 profiles/sec nanometer resolution

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