Non-contact dimensional inspection system IM-X1000

Overview
The IM-X1000 series provides instant, place-and-press dimensional measurement for production and quality teams. The platform extends the measurement range and adds multisensor capability (optical, touch probe, multi-color laser, rotary) plus automated programming tools to reduce setup time and operator skill required.

Key capabilities

• Place-and-press instant measurement workflow for rapid inspections
• Multisensor measurement: high-resolution optical imaging, low-pressure touch probe, multi-color laser height capture, and rotary inspection
• Automatic drawing import: supports CAD as well as PDF, JPEG and scanned/paper drawings for automated program creation
• Smart Assist: automatic focus and lighting optimization to simplify programming and improve image capture
• 20 MP CMOS imaging sensor for detailed detection of fine features
• Modular head and stage combinations to match part size and accuracy requirements

Highlights / What’s new

• Extra-wide stage option: X 500 mm × Y 400 mm to handle larger parts in a single operation
• Extended Z travel up to 200 mm for taller parts
• Substantially increased overall measurement range versus prior generations (approx. 3.3× wider)

Automatic drawing import & program creation
The system imports engineering drawings (CAD) and raster formats (PDF, JPEG, scanned/paper) to automate program generation. Users select critical dimensions, nominal values and tolerances; the system generates inspection programs to reduce setup time and operator dependency.

Measurement methods and sensors

• Optical imaging with 20 MP CMOS camera for high-detail 2D/2.5D measurements
• Touch probe (low measuring pressure) for reliable 3D point capture on complex geometries; probe can move vertically, horizontally and at angles
• Multi-color laser for instantaneous height capture across varied materials
• Rotary measurement capability for axis-based inspections and cylindrical features

Modularity

• Interchangeable head types: wide-field head and high-accuracy head to suit different tasks
• Stage options: small (200 mm × 200 mm), medium (300 mm × 300 mm) and large (500 mm × 400 mm)
• Heads and stages can be combined and configured to meet accuracy and measurement-range requirements

Typical use / Applications

• Dimensional inspection of small precision parts (electronic components, machined features)
• Measurement of larger mechanical parts in one operation using the expanded X/Y stage
• Height measurement across varied materials using laser and probe modalities
• Automated inspection programming for production, QA and R&D environments

Technical specifications

• Brand: KEYENCE
• Series / Commercial name: IM-X1000 series
• Imaging sensor: 20 MP CMOS
• Stage sizes (examples): small 200 mm × 200 mm; medium 300 mm × 300 mm; large 500 mm × 400 mm
• Z range (vertical travel): up to 200 mm
• Measurement modalities: optical imaging, touch probe (low pressure), multi-color laser height measurement, rotary inspection
• Automatic drawing import: supports CAD and raster formats (PDF, JPEG, scanned/paper drawings)
• Software aids: Smart Assist (automatic focus & lighting optimization), automatic program generation from drawings
• Multisensor capability: configurable combinations of camera, probe, laser and rotary heads
• Primary benefits: fast setup, reduced operator expertise requirement, wide measurement range for larger parts, accurate 3D measurements