Keyence Corp. of America

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Keyence Corp. of America has released the CV-X 300 vision system, designed for use throughout manufacturing facilities to help find defects, chips, and dents; locate parts; and inspect the correct assembly. The unit includes options for IP64-rated, high-speed cameras and IP67-rated ring lights and...

Keyence Corp. has released a new model of its VR-3000 series 3-D measurement system. The machine allows an instant, noncontact 3-D scan of a wide area. It can measure rough surfaces, flatness, warping, and planarity. The user places the sample on the stage and clicks a button for measurement....

Keyence offers the XM series CMM. It can be installed in any environment and allows any operator to perform intuitive 3-D measurements with high accuracy, says the company. Measurements are made using an on-screen, interactive visual guide and touch probe. The unit does not require any...

Newcomb Spring Corp. makes its quality assurance more efficient by upgrading its inspection equipment and investing in 3-D printing. The company’s move shows how advanced inspection and additive manufacturing work together.

Keyence has introduced the GL-S safety light curtain. The compact unit is suitable for applications with space constraints. Front- and side-view designs are available for installation into equipment with tight dimension restrictions. Three color status indicators allow users to see the...

Keyence has introduced the new GL-R series safety light curtain. It is built from a 0.12-in.-thick, extruded aluminum body with a 0.35-in.-wide, recessed lens surface. This design guards the light curtain from impact damage. In addition, the housing is sealed to meet IP65 and IP67 ratings for...

The new TM-3000 2-D optical micrometer from Keyence is designed to combine the functionality of a laser scan micrometer, machine vision system, and optical comparator into a single device for 100 percent automated high-speed, inline, or offline measurement and inspection applications. It is...