Keyence Corp
KEE
Company Profile
Business description
Keyence Corporation, founded in May 1974 by Takemitsu Takizaki and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, began as Lead Electric Co., Ltd. before rebranding to Keyence (derived from “KEY of sciENCE”) in 1986. As a global leader in industrial automation, the company designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of high-precision products, including sensors (photoelectric, laser, proximity), machine vision systems, measurement instruments (laser displacement sensors, 3D scanners), control systems (PLCs, HMIs), laser markers, digital microscopes, and safety equipment.
Contact
1-3-14 Higashinakajima
Higashiyodogawa-ku
Osaka533-8555
JPNT: +81 663791111
Sector
Technology
Stock type
Sensitive
Industry
Scientific & Technical Instruments
Fiscal Year End
31 March 2026
Employees
12,261
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