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Copyright (c) 2009 KEYENCE CORPORATION. All rights reserved. CorporateProfileGN-WW-OT-GB 1064-12 600708 Printed in Japan KEYENCE Advantage 01 [ Introduction ] A Leader in Sensing Technology since 1974 Who We Are Direct Approach KEYENCE has steadily grown since KEYENCE employs a large number of 1974 to become a worldwide leader in sales engineers throughout the world ena- the development and manufacture of bling invaluable direct on-site support. sensing equipment ranging from automa- tion sensors, measuring instruments, and With this direct approach we are able to visions systems to laser markers and meet the customer's needs at every level of digital microscopes. their business, from the design and research stage to the production line and beyond. Our innovative products not only meet the current but also future customer These highly trained sales engineers are requirements in many manufacturing and problem solvers who can provide real solu- research industries. tions to the customers' applications with existing products or potential new solutions. At KEYENCE we strive to anticipate the market's future needs to provide tomorrow's solution today. Superior Technology KEYENCE is a worldwide leader in inno- At KEYENCE, we are not content to merely vating and supplying the most cutting- Introduction have the best products on the market, we edge and highest quality automation and KEYENCE strives to be innovative and develop also provide our customers with the most manufacturing technologies. New product products and solutions that always add value to knowledgeable and trained sales profes- sales consistently account for 30% of our customers operations. sionals in the industry. We are dedicated KEYENCE's total sales, illustrating our to supporting the customer's mission of ability to develop new products and quickly becoming the leader of their respective respond to customer needs. industry. KEYENCE, a blue chip company, has Versatile Products been recognized by many prominent KEYENCE manufactures a broad range organizations. Most recently, we were of products, from photoelectric and prox- ranked 17th on Forbes' “World's Most imity sensors to measuring instruments Innovative Companies” list. We have also for inspection lines and high precision been named one of Business Week's devices used in research institutes. “1000 Best Valued Companies,” and are These products are used across all consistently ranked ahead of companies industry sectors. like Sony and Honda Motors in Japan's Nikkei newspaper's annual ranking of the “Top Ten Excellent Companies in Japan.” Worldwide Logistics Products are shipped on the same day as Today, KEYENCE serves over 200,000 the order is received from warehouse cen- customers in some 70 countries around tres located in over 44 countries through- the world, where its name stands for out the world ensuring quick delivery. innovation and excellence. 2 3 KEYENCE Advantage 01 [ Introduction ] A Leader in Sensing Technology since 1974 Who We Are Direct Approach KEYENCE has steadily grown since KEYENCE employs a large number of 1974 to become a worldwide leader in sales engineers throughout the world ena- the development and manufacture of bling invaluable direct on-site support. sensing equipment ranging from automa- tion sensors, measuring instruments, and With this direct approach we are able to visions systems to laser markers and meet the customer's needs at every level of digital microscopes. their business, from the design and research stage to the production line and beyond. Our innovative products not only meet the current but also future customer These highly trained sales engineers are requirements in many manufacturing and problem solvers who can provide real solu- research industries. tions to the customers' applications with existing products or potential new solutions. At KEYENCE we strive to anticipate the market's future needs to provide tomorrow's solution today. Superior Technology KEYENCE is a worldwide leader in inno- At KEYENCE, we are not content to merely vating and supplying the most cutting- Introduction have the best products on the market, we edge and highest quality automation and KEYENCE strives to be innovative and develop also provide our customers with the most manufacturing technologies. New product products and solutions that always add value to knowledgeable and trained sales profes- sales consistently account for 30% of our customers operations. sionals in the industry. We are dedicated KEYENCE's total sales, illustrating our to supporting the customer's mission of ability to develop new products and quickly becoming the leader of their respective respond to customer needs. industry. KEYENCE, a blue chip company, has Versatile Products been recognized by many prominent KEYENCE manufactures a broad range organizations. Most recently, we were of products, from photoelectric and prox- ranked 17th on Forbes' “World's Most imity sensors to measuring instruments Innovative Companies” list. We have also for inspection lines and high precision been named one of Business Week's devices used in research institutes. “1000 Best Valued Companies,” and are These products are used across all consistently ranked ahead of companies industry sectors. like Sony and Honda Motors in Japan's Nikkei newspaper's annual ranking of the “Top Ten Excellent Companies in Japan.” Worldwide Logistics Products are shipped on the same day as Today, KEYENCE serves over 200,000 the order is received from warehouse cen- customers in some 70 countries around tres located in over 44 countries through- the world, where its name stands for out the world ensuring quick delivery. innovation and excellence. 2 3 KEYENCE Advantage 02 [ Development ] Developing Industry Leading Products through Intense In-house Research and Development KEYENCE products are designed to add At KEYENCE, terms like “World’s First,” value to the manufacturing and research “World’s Fastest,” “Industry First,” and practices of our customers. “Best in Class” come standard with our products. Our products are engineered to be versa- tile, so they can be used in every indus- With over 40 years of direct, on-site try and a wide variety of applications. problem solving experience we know KEYENCE offers the worlds best prod- the industries we serve better than other ucts for today and tomorrow’s application companies in the industry enabling us to needs. provide optimal solutions. Products for Manufacturing and Research and Development Fibreoptic Static Eliminator Bar Code Vision Sensors Readers Systems Digital Safety Light Microscopes Curtains Sensing, Vision, Measurement, Laser Markers and Microscope Products Image Measurement Laser Displacement PLC Laser System Sensors Markers Product Development At KEYENCE, terms like “World’s First,” “World’s Fastest,” “ Industry First,” and “Best in Class” come standard with our products. 4 5 KEYENCE Advantage 02 [ Development ] Developing Industry Leading Products through Intense In-house Research and Development KEYENCE products are designed to add At KEYENCE, terms like “World’s First,” value to the manufacturing and research “World’s Fastest,” “Industry First,” and practices of our customers. “Best in Class” come standard with our products. Our products are engineered to be versa- tile, so they can be used in every indus- With over 40 years of direct, on-site try and a wide variety of applications. problem solving experience we know KEYENCE offers the worlds best prod- the industries we serve better than other ucts for today and tomorrow’s application companies in the industry enabling us to needs. provide optimal solutions. Products for Manufacturing and Research and Development Fibreoptic Static Eliminator Bar Code Vision Sensors Readers Systems Digital Safety Light Microscopes Curtains Sensing, Vision, Measurement, Laser Markers and Microscope Products Image Measurement Laser Displacement PLC Laser System Sensors Markers Product Development At KEYENCE, terms like “World’s First,” “World’s Fastest,” “ Industry First,” and “Best in Class” come standard with our products.