Kowa Wins Silver for EC-IR Lens Series at Vision Innovation Awards 2025

June 17, 2025 Blog posts Kowa updates

Kowa von Silver at Automate Show 2025!

We are thrilled to announce that Kowa’s EC-IR lens series has been awarded the Silver Innovation Award by Vision Systems Design at the Automate Show 2025! This recognition celebrates the power of innovation and precision in optical design - and marks another milestone in our journey to empower advanced imaging applications.

🏆 A Prestigious Honor
The Vision Systems Design Innovation Awards recognize outstanding achievements in machine vision technology. Receiving this award reinforces our mission to create products that meet and exceed the expectations of modern vision systems.

About the EC-IR Lens Series

The EC-IR Series is designed to address today’s most demanding imaging requirements:

Large Sensor Support: Compatible with up to 1.2” sensors and 24MP resolution, perfect for high-precision applications.
Infrared Correction: Optimized for traffic control, license plate recognition, geo-mapping, and machine vision in mixed lighting conditions.
User-Friendly Design: Features interchangeable iris plates for fixed aperture settings and excellent focusing capabilities at long working distances.

Built for Real-World Demands
Whether it's capturing crisp license plate data on a highway, analyzing aerial geospatial data, or integrating into industrial automation systems, the EC-IR series offers unmatched versatility and reliability.

Watch the Award Video