Machine Vision Lenses

For decades, Kowa lenses have been used for machine vision applications in various industries such as the automotive, logistics, pharmaceutical and food industries. They perform tasks such as defect detection, surface inspection also shape and dimensional inspection.

The lens is a component in an image processing system consisting of industrial camera, lighting and software. In this system, the lens is the first component that captures the image. Therefore, it is particularly important that the industrial lens is matched to the overall system, in particular to the camera. If the lens does not fit the industrial camera, the advantages of the camera can not be fully played out.

Lenses for any application

Kowa has one of the largest product ranges of industrial lenses on the market. With its large selection of multi-megapixel C-mount lenses, large-format F-mount lenses, telecentric lenses and S-Mount lenses Kowa can cover almost any machine vision application.

Kowa's industrial lenses are specifically designed for use in industrial environments. They guarantee maximum durability and reliability, even during continuous operation, high temperatures and vibrations.

C-mount lenses of the -V and -WP series are ruggedized, i.e. they are particularly suitable for applications where the lens is exposed to strong vibrations or shock.

All glass elements in the lens are glued and therefore offer a much higher stability compared to non-glued lenses.
Learn more about these ruggedized C-mount lenses here in the video:

Customized machine vision lenses

In some cases the application requirements are not covered 100% by catalogue lenses. For this case Kowa offers customized solutions. These can range from modifications of exisiting lenses to new lenses according to the customers' specifications. Here an explanation of the workflow of manufacturing customized machine vision lenses:

Individual advice

It is not always easy to select the right lens from the diverse product range. Our experts have been working with customers from various sectors and with industrial camera manufacturers for many years. Thus, we have gained a good understanding of the special requirements of different machine vision solutions. We can help you individually to find the right industrial lens for your application. Book an appointment with a Kowa machine vision lens expert.