Kowa Machine Vision

07/23/2026

Some machine vision systems give up when things get messy. The Kowa Rotary Wiper gets to work!💪
Its unique air-driven rotary sapphire glass window continuously clears away coolant, oil, chips, and debris, delivering reliable imaging even inside demanding CNC machines: https://bit.ly/4vPcywf

07/21/2026

In machine vision, aperture can make the difference between a sharp inspection image and a missed defect. In this episode of Kowa Explains🎓, we cover the basics of lens aperture: https://bit.ly/4fmCJnx

In this video, we demonstrate the basics of what is lens aperture a...

07/16/2026

The Kowa rotary wiper has received the Gold Award at the Vision Systems Design 2026 Innovation Awards!🥇
Built to keep vision systems clear in the harshest industrial environments, the Rotary Wiper helps manufacturers maximize uptime, improve quality control, and detect machining issues before they become costly problems.

More info about the rotary wiper: https://bit.ly/44qSDIH

07/14/2026

Looking for the right lens, but losing a lot of time during the process? Instead of guessing, let the Kowa lens calculator do the calculations. It's faster, more accurate, and much less stressful than trial and error!

Test it now: https://bit.ly/4f1dV5H

07/08/2026

Keeping an eye on what matters starts with the right optics! From critical infrastructure and traffic monitoring to perimeter security, Kowa's CCTV lenses deliver sharp, reliable imaging over long distances. With motorized zoom lenses up to 1000 mm, our optics are built for surveillance where every detail counts.
More info: https://bit.ly/4bqeqnt

07/03/2026

Your application is unique. Your imaging solution should be too!
Whether it's a mechanical modification, a special coating, a customized camera, or an entirely new optical design, Kowa works with you from concept to production to create the right solution for your project.
More info: https://bit.ly/4p2kNmD

06/29/2026

Beneath Antarctica's ice lies an ecosystem invisible to most cameras.
In this example from Cubert using Kowa lenses, hyperspectral imaging is used to study the flora and fauna beneath the ice, providing scientists with rich spectral data that supports environmental and biodiversity research.
Watch the full interview with Cubert: https://bit.ly/4xPbx9k

06/25/2026

A proud moment for the Kowa team! 🎉
Our colleague Ethan took the stage at Automate 2026 to present the Kowa Rotary Wiper, nominated for the Automate Innovation Awards.
Today is the final day of the show, so if you're in Chicago, don't miss your chance to visit us at Booth 14012. See the Rotary Wiper in action, discover our latest machine vision solutions, and meet the Kowa team!

06/23/2026

Many imaging systems can't see a 2.0 µm laser. This one can!
Using the Emberion VS20 and the Kowa 20–750 mm SWIR zoom lens, this long-range test highlights the power of SWIR technology for laser detection and advanced monitoring applications.
More info: https://bit.ly/4eG9Kee

06/18/2026

The Emberion VS20 and Kowa VIS-SWIR optics showcase the advantages of SWIR imaging in environments where visibility and situational awareness are critical.
A powerful demonstration of advanced imaging technology in action: https://bit.ly/3Qm4dBr

An internal fire followed by an explosion captured with the Emberio...