Keyence Corporation of America, established in 1985 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan-based Keyence Corporation. It provides a comprehensive range of factory automation products, including sensors, vision systems, laser markers, microscopes, and measurement instruments, serving industries such as automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverage. Keyence America emphasizes innovation, quality, and customer support, offering solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency. With multiple offices across the United States, Keyence America ensures prompt service and support to its clients.
Photowatt, a pioneer in the solar-energy industry since 1979, uses Keyence’s LK-G displacement sensor for high-precision detection of wafer thicknesses. In March 2012 the company was acquired by French utility EDF, via its EDF ENR subsidiary, now known as EDF ENR PWT.
Autocam, a wholly owned group of NN Inc., manufactures precision components for many high tech end markets. One of their specialties is complex metal components for emerging fuel system technologies. Because of the critical role that these parts play in transportation safety, inspection and measurement systems are used throughout the production floor, performing in-process quality inspection.