Overview
- Summary
- Established in Osaka, Japan in 1946, HOKUYO AUTOMATIC is a specialized company that develops and provides original automation technologies such as photoelectric sensors, automatic doors, and counters for factory automation systems and various production processes. The company focuses on developing various types of factory automation products, including high-precision CCD sensors and optical data transmission devices, contributing to industrial growth and development as a global manufacturer of sensor and automation technology.Established in Osaka, Japan in 1946, HOKUYO AUTOMATIC is a specialized company that develops and provides original automation technologies such as photoelectric sensors, automatic doors, and counters for factory automation systems and various production processes. The company focuses on developing various types of factory automation products, including high-precision CCD sensors and optical data transmission devices, contributing to industrial growth and development as a global manufacturer of sensor and automation technology.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Photoelectric Sensors: A diverse product line of photoelectric sensors, including through-beam, retro-reflective, and distance-measuring types. Strengths include high-speed response and dust-proof design, contributing to increased manufacturing efficiency.Photoelectric Sensors: A diverse product line of photoelectric sensors, including through-beam, retro-reflective, and distance-measuring types. Strengths include high-speed response and dust-proof design, contributing to increased manufacturing efficiency.
- Laser Distance Sensors and Scanning Rangefinders: Products offering obstacle detection and distance measurement using 2D/3D scanning technology. Supporting safe navigation for AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) and robot systems, characterized by high-speed scanning and wide detection range. Models such as UST-05LN (5m measurement, 270° scan, IP65, 25ms scan time) and UTM-30LX-EW (30m measurement, 360° scan) are available. The YVT-35LX-F0/FK is a 3D LiDAR sensor capable of 3D measurement over a 35m range, with a horizontal scan of 210° and vertical scan of 40°. Its unique scanning method and multi-echo support technology make it suitable for outdoor applications.Laser Distance Sensors and Scanning Rangefinders: Products offering obstacle detection and distance measurement using 2D/3D scanning technology. Supporting safe navigation for AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) and robot systems, characterized by high-speed scanning and wide detection range. Models such as UST-05LN (5m measurement, 270° scan, IP65, 25ms scan time) and UTM-30LX-EW (30m measurement, 360° scan) are available. The YVT-35LX-F0/FK is a 3D LiDAR sensor capable of 3D measurement over a 35m range, with a horizontal scan of 210° and vertical scan of 40°. Its unique scanning method and multi-echo support technology make it suitable for outdoor applications.
- Optical Data Transmission Devices: Devices that enable wireless data transmission based on infrared optical technology. Providing stable communication in crane and conveyor systems, notable for noise resistance and long-distance transmission capabilities. Products include optical repeaters (EWF-0/1E-N) that can directly connect to Ethernet (TCP/IP) 100BASE-TX.Optical Data Transmission Devices: Devices that enable wireless data transmission based on infrared optical technology. Providing stable communication in crane and conveyor systems, notable for noise resistance and long-distance transmission capabilities. Products include optical repeaters (EWF-0/1E-N) that can directly connect to Ethernet (TCP/IP) 100BASE-TX.
- Automatic Doors and Counters: Provision of automatic doors and counters for various factory automation systems and production processes.Automatic Doors and Counters: Provision of automatic doors and counters for various factory automation systems and production processes.
- Sensors for Iron & Steel Industry: Specialized sensors for harsh environments, such as the LAV series with high-performance design using semiconductor lasers, LED type CMD with robust die-casting cases, and microwave type (MBX-301CA) unaffected by vapor, disturbance light, or smoke.Sensors for Iron & Steel Industry: Specialized sensors for harsh environments, such as the LAV series with high-performance design using semiconductor lasers, LED type CMD with robust die-casting cases, and microwave type (MBX-301CA) unaffected by vapor, disturbance light, or smoke.
- Core Advantages
- Pioneering Automation Technology Development History: A leading company that has developed and provided original automation technologies for various factory automation systems, including photoelectric sensors and automatic doors, since its establishment in 1946.Pioneering Automation Technology Development History: A leading company that has developed and provided original automation technologies for various factory automation systems, including photoelectric sensors and automatic doors, since its establishment in 1946.
- High-Precision Sensor Technology: Capabilities in developing high-precision CCD sensors and optical data transmission devices, achieving 99.8% precision in Time-of-Flight (ToF) measurement methods. Securing a technological edge through unique scanning methods and multi-echo support technology for 3D LiDAR.High-Precision Sensor Technology: Capabilities in developing high-precision CCD sensors and optical data transmission devices, achieving 99.8% precision in Time-of-Flight (ToF) measurement methods. Securing a technological edge through unique scanning methods and multi-echo support technology for 3D LiDAR.
- Integration into Diverse Industries and Customized Solutions: Integration of products into a wide range of industrial sectors such as textiles, electric wire, iron & steel, transportation systems, mounting machines, semiconductors, and LCD facilities, with the ability to provide customized solutions that respond sensitively to customer needs.Integration into Diverse Industries and Customized Solutions: Integration of products into a wide range of industrial sectors such as textiles, electric wire, iron & steel, transportation systems, mounting machines, semiconductors, and LCD facilities, with the ability to provide customized solutions that respond sensitively to customer needs.
- Global Network and Quality Management System: Establishment of an extensive global network through overseas subsidiaries and branches in South Korea, the USA, and China. Operation of international quality and environmental management systems with ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications.Global Network and Quality Management System: Establishment of an extensive global network through overseas subsidiaries and branches in South Korea, the USA, and China. Operation of international quality and environmental management systems with ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications.
- Adherence to High Technical Standards: Development of products that comply with strict industry regulations and certifications such as IEC 61496-1 (safety-related sensor standards), IP64 rating (dust and water protection), CE, FCC, and RoHS. Ensuring safety with products classified as Laser Safety Class 1, including the YVT-35LX-F0/FK model.Adherence to High Technical Standards: Development of products that comply with strict industry regulations and certifications such as IEC 61496-1 (safety-related sensor standards), IP64 rating (dust and water protection), CE, FCC, and RoHS. Ensuring safety with products classified as Laser Safety Class 1, including the YVT-35LX-F0/FK model.
- Target Industrie
- Textile industryTextile industry
- Electric wire manufacturingElectric wire manufacturing
- Iron & steel industryIron & steel industry
- Transportation systemsTransportation systems
- Mounting machinesMounting machines
- Semiconductor and LCD facilitiesSemiconductor and LCD facilities
- Factory AutomationFactory Automation
- Logistics AutomationLogistics Automation
- Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) and Robot Systems (including service robots)Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) and Robot Systems (including service robots)
- Automatic warehouse stacker cranes and other overhead cranesAutomatic warehouse stacker cranes and other overhead cranes
- Outdoor environment monitoring for security purposesOutdoor environment monitoring for security purposes
- Smart factoriesSmart factories
- Process AutomationProcess Automation
- InfrastructureInfrastructure
- Major Markets
- South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, MoroccoSouth Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco
- Japan (Headquarters), South Korea (Subsidiary: Hokuyo Korea Co., Ltd.), China (Subsidiary: HOKUYO AUTOMATIC (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.), Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab EmiratesJapan (Headquarters), South Korea (Subsidiary: Hokuyo Korea Co., Ltd.), China (Subsidiary: HOKUYO AUTOMATIC (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.), Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
- Netherlands (Amsterdam office), Germany, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, Poland, Russia, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Ireland, Portugal, Greece, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, UkraineNetherlands (Amsterdam office), Germany, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, Poland, Russia, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Ireland, Portugal, Greece, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine
- United States (Subsidiary: Hokuyo Automatic USA Corporation)United States (Subsidiary: Hokuyo Automatic USA Corporation)
- Australia, New ZealandAustralia, New Zealand
- Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, PeruBrazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru
- Certifications/Patents
- ISO9001 Certification: Obtained ISO9001, the international standard for quality management systems, in 1997, and transitioned to ISO9001:2015 in 2018.ISO9001 Certification: Obtained ISO9001, the international standard for quality management systems, in 1997, and transitioned to ISO9001:2015 in 2018.
- ISO14001 Certification: Obtained ISO14001, the international standard for environmental management systems, in 2004.ISO14001 Certification: Obtained ISO14001, the international standard for environmental management systems, in 2004.
- Technological Strengths: Capabilities in developing high-precision CCD sensors and optical data transmission devices. Adoption of Time-of-Flight (ToF) measurement method using pulsed light and achievement of 99.8% precision. Enhanced 3D LiDAR performance through unique scanning methods and multi-echo support technology.Technological Strengths: Capabilities in developing high-precision CCD sensors and optical data transmission devices. Adoption of Time-of-Flight (ToF) measurement method using pulsed light and achievement of 99.8% precision. Enhanced 3D LiDAR performance through unique scanning methods and multi-echo support technology.
- Product Safety Standard Compliance: Strict adherence to industry regulations and certifications such as IEC 61496-1 (safety-related sensor standards), IP64 rating (dust and water protection), CE, FCC, and RoHS. The YVT-35LX-F0/FK model is classified as a Class 1 Laser Product.Product Safety Standard Compliance: Strict adherence to industry regulations and certifications such as IEC 61496-1 (safety-related sensor standards), IP64 rating (dust and water protection), CE, FCC, and RoHS. The YVT-35LX-F0/FK model is classified as a Class 1 Laser Product.
Introduction
Location
1 Chome-12 Edobori, Nishi Ward, Osaka, 550-0002, Japan
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