KEYENCE Acquires CADENAS to Strengthen Digital Engineering and Automation Ecosystem
In a strategic move poised to reshape the digital engineering and industrial automation landscape, CADENAS GmbH has announced that it has officially become part of the KEYENCE Group, a global leader in automation and inspection technology. The acquisition is expected to propel the CADENAS 3Dfindit platform to new heights while reinforcing KEYENCE’s mission to deliver cutting-edge technologies with unmatched customer support.
A Synergy of Industrial Innovation
KEYENCE, headquartered in Japan, is internationally recognized for its advanced automation, sensing, and inspection solutions. With an impressive 25-year track record of double-digit annual growth and a customer base of over 350,000 across 46 countries, the company ranks among Japan’s top five by market capitalization.
CADENAS, founded in 1992 in Augsburg, Germany, has built a robust platform business that connects nearly 10 million users to a global network of parts suppliers. The company is a cornerstone in the field of 3D CAD content and digital part catalogs, playing a pivotal role in streamlining the product development lifecycle for engineers and manufacturers alike.
Driving the Future of Digital Engineering
The integration of CADENAS into the KEYENCE Group marks a strategic alignment of complementary strengths. CADENAS will continue to develop its software independently while benefitting from the global infrastructure and innovation resources of KEYENCE. The collaboration aims to accelerate digital transformation in manufacturing by enhancing CADENAS’ 3Dfindit platform with enriched functionalities and broader reach.
Customer-Centric Continuity
For CADENAS users and partners, the transition promises continuity and stability. The company has emphasized that there will be no disruption to existing operations or customer relationships. Teams, contacts, and services will remain unchanged, ensuring a seamless experience as the two companies integrate strategically behind the scenes.
Importantly, CADENAS also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining neutrality and reliability in serving manufacturers and engineering firms across all industries. The handling of customer information will continue to be managed solely by CADENAS, preserving trust and data integrity.
Unlocking New Possibilities in Metrology and Beyond
This partnership is poised to unlock new opportunities across the metrology and automation sectors. As engineering increasingly shifts toward data-driven design and intelligent part management, the integration of CADENAS’ digital catalog capabilities with KEYENCE’s inspection and sensing systems could enable smarter, faster, and more efficient manufacturing workflows. In an era where interoperability, digital threads, and smart factories are reshaping production paradigms, the CADENAS-KEYENCE alliance signals a powerful commitment to empowering engineers with the tools and data they need to innovate with confidence.
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