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Keyence Corporation is a Japanese multinational leader in factory automation equipment, including sensors and vision systems. It is a direct competitor to Cognex, often clashing with the company over market share in machine vision and sensors across markets in Asia and the U.S.
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Robert Willett
sued
Under Willett's leadership as a senior executive (VP of Sales at the time), Cognex initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Keyence in 2006, alleging theft of machine vision technology; the case settled in 2008, but it underscores ongoing IP rivalries.
Since 2006
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Robert Willett
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Willett, as CEO, has overseen Cognex's market battles against Keyence, including pricing pressures, talent poaching, and repeated IP disputes; Keyence's dominance in Asia has prompted Cognex under Willett to counter with aggressive marketing and acquisitions.
Since 2008
Cognex Corporation
sued
Cognex sued Keyence in 2013 for infringing on machine vision patents, leading to a settlement; this highlights ongoing IP battles in the automation industry.
Since 2013
Cognex Corporation
attacked
Cognex has publicly attacked Keyence through aggressive patent suits and marketing campaigns highlighting IP theft, escalating rivalry in factory automation.
Since 2013