Overview

Keyence Corporation is a Japanese maker of industrial sensors, machine vision systems, measurement instruments, and related automation equipment. It is headquartered in Osaka, Japan, and was founded in 1974. The company is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people. It serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment customers. In May 2025, its group acquired CADENAS, a German provider of 3D engineering software, to expand its software offering.

At a glance

What Keyence Corporation makes

The company's listed products include assembly, electronics, and semiconductor-related equipment, and it holds ISO 9001 certification.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Electronics, Semiconductor (source: keyence.com).

Certifications

Keyence Corporation is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 9001 — keyence.com

Latest developments

• 2026-11-02 — Weekly Recap: Earnings growth and split, dividend update, TraceParts deal — TradingView News (tradingview.com)

• 2026-10-26 — KEYENCE shares rise after acquisition of France's Trace Parts - Kabutan (kabutan.com)

• 2026-05-08 — Keyence Corp. Signs 20,000 SF Office Lease Extension in Elmwood Park, New Jersey - REBusinessOnline (rebusinessonline.com)

• 2025-05-30 — CADENAS acquired by KEYENCE Group to strengthen 3D engineering platform - 3D Printing Industry (3dprintingindustry.com)

• 2025-05-27 — KEYENCE Adds Software Capabilities, Acquires CADENAS | Business | May 2025 | Photonics Spectra (photonics.com)

• 2025-05-22 — Gamber-Johnson Launches Collaboration With KEYENCE - Gamber-Johnson LLC (gamberjohnson.com)

Company details

Keyence is publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 6861.T and reports a revenue band of roughly 8 billion. Keyence Corporation was founded in 1974, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Osaka, Osaka. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 52 years in operation (founded 1974). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Keyence Corporation make?

Keyence Corporation is a Japanese maker of industrial sensors, machine vision systems, measurement instruments, and related automation equipment. It is headquartered in Osaka, Japan, and was founded in 1974. The company is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people. It serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment customers. In May 2025, its group acquired CADENAS, a German provider of 3D engineering software, to expand its software offering.

Where is Keyence Corporation headquartered?

Keyence Corporation is headquartered in Osaka, Osaka.

When was Keyence Corporation founded?

Keyence Corporation was founded in 1974.

How big is Keyence Corporation?

Keyence Corporation has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the 8B range.

Is Keyence Corporation publicly traded?

Publicly traded (JPX: 6861.T). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.

What certifications does Keyence Corporation hold?

Keyence Corporation lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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