KEYENCE
Develops high-accuracy 3D scanning CMMs and material jetting systems, enabling ±10 μm precision quality control and rapid reverse engineering for industrial manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Tetsuya Nakano
- Team Size
- 10000+
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- IPO
- Key Investors
- The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Takemitsu Takizaki (Founder), Custody Bank of Japan, BlackRock, State Street
Technology & Products
Key Products
VL-800 Series 3D Scanner CMM; Agilista 3100 3D printer; Agilista series
Technological Advantage
VL Series offers ±10 μm accuracy and 2 μm repeatability with one-shot 360° scanning in ~30 seconds, significantly reducing inspection time for complex AM parts.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces inspection and reverse engineering lead times by providing 360° high-accuracy scanning (±10 μm) and functional prototyping with flexible resins, ensuring high alignment accuracy with CAD models.
How They Differentiate
Combines high-accuracy 3D scanning (±10 μm) with material jetting to automate reverse engineering and quality control for complex AM parts, offering faster inspection than traditional CMMs.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing companies involved in casting, plastic molding, and precision cutting.
Industry Verticals
Factory automation; Consumer electronics; Manufacturing; Quality Assurance
Competitors
Stratasys
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
VL Series accuracy ±10 μm, repeatability 2 μm, one-shot scan in ~30 seconds; 136 images processed for 3D vision inspection.
Major Milestones
Launched VL-800 Series 3D Scanner CMM with 3D-AI; Released Agilista series for functional parts; Integration of 3D scanning with AM reverse engineering
Notable Customers
University of Tokyo, Injection Molding Lab