October 14, 2025 Blog posts   Kowa updates

Kowa Services Designed for You

At Kowa, we understand that choosing the right lens or camera is more than just picking specs off a datasheet. It's about making the right decision for your application, your environment, and your performance goals. That’s why we offer a range of services designed to make your machine vision project as smooth and successful as possible. Whether you’re just getting started or fine-tuning a complex system, here’s how we can support you:

🔍 Find your perfect lens - Quick and easy!

Use our Lens Calculator to instantly find the ideal machine vision lens based on your technical requirements. Just enter a few key parameters like the sensor size, working distance, field of view etc. and get tailored lens suggestions from our portfolio.

Find your lens within a minute 



📦 Not the type to commit? Try before you buy

Not sure if the lens or camera you're considering is the right fit? With our rental service, you can test selected Kowa lenses and cameras in your own environment, under real-world conditions. It's the safest way to validate performance before committing to a purchase. This service is ideal for new system builds, special environments (e.g. vibrations, harsh lighting, water) or comparitive testing of multiple lens options.

More info about the rental service 

📅 Talk to a Kowa Expert

Some decisions are better made in conversation. Use our "Book an Appointment" service to speak directly with one of our sales managers, in the language you're most comfortable with! Our team speaks English, German, French and Japanese, and is ready to help you find the best solution for your specific needs.

Book your online call 

🛠 Custom development

If your project calls for a special lens or camera configuration, we're here to help. Kowa offers:

• Fully custom lens or camera development
• Modifications to existing lenses (e.g. housing, coatings, mechanics)
• Camera customization for special environments

Whether it's a unique optical design or a small mechanical tweak, we work closely with you to develop a solution that fits.

Get your custom optic done 


We make it easy to get it right

Choosing the right machine vision components doesn't need to be overwhelming. With Kowa's support services, you can move forward with confidence, whether you're selecting off-the-shelf products or looking for something tailor-made. Have questions? Reach out or book a call. We're here to help you make your vision work!