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This section provides an overview for machine vision lenses as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 18 machine vision lenses manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked machine vision lenses companies as of December, 2024: 1.Cognex Corporation, 2.CBC Group, 3.AZURE Photonics U.S.A. INC.
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A machine vision lens is a specialized optical lens designed for tasks like product inspection and object recognition.
This lens operates by collecting light from objects to produce sharp images on a camera sensor. Adjustments in focal length and aperture allow it to control the field of view and depth of field, facilitating the acquisition of necessary data for inspection and recognition purposes.
Machine vision lenses are utilized across various industrial sectors. In manufacturing, they're essential for appearance inspections and dimensional measurements. In logistics, they expedite parcel sorting and barcode reading. The healthcare industry benefits from their application in image diagnostics and surgical assistance. Their key attributes include high-resolution defect detection, precise dimensional measurement and positioning accuracy, durability in challenging environments like factories, the ability to capture fast-moving objects, and a range of types to meet diverse application needs.
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Cognex Corporation, an American company founded in 1981 and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer and supplier of machine vision and industrial barcode reading products. The company's product portfolio includes vision sensors, 3D vision systems, fixed-mount barcode readers, handheld barcode readers, and vision software. These products find applications in various industries, including automation equipment, automotive, consumer products, electronics, and life science solutions. The company also offers customer services, including technical support, product training, hardware programs, product lifecycle, and warranty programs. The company has facilities in the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe to facilitate the global supply of its products.
Excelitas Technologies Corp., headquartered in Waltham, USA, is a manufacturer of photonic solutions. The company provides photonic solutions for the illumination, optical and imaging needs of the OEM and end-user customers. The products like cameras, sensors and light sources serve an array of applications across many sectors. These range of applications include clinical diagnostics, autonomous vehicles and X-ray security screening. The company also offers bespoke photonic solutions such as discrete components, sub-assemblies, or complete turnkey solutions tailored to the customers' specific requirements.
Tamron Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of optical and photographic lenses, founded in 1950, and headquartered in Saitama City, Japan. The products offered by the company include interchangeable photo lenses, surveillance camera lenses, FA and machine vision lenses, camera modules, and automotive camera lenses. Each type of lens is tailored to specific requirements in terms of imaging capabilities, environmental factors, and application needs to meet the diverse demands of different industries and provide optimized optical solutions.
Ricoh Company, Ltd., established in 1936 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of office equipment and solutions. The company's core specialization lies in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems, and IT services. Its diverse product range includes printers, copiers, projectors, interactive whiteboards, and digital cameras. The company provides its comprehensive array of products and services in nearly 200 countries, serving the needs of businesses and professionals worldwide.
KYOCERA Corporation is an advanced materials and electronics manufacturer originally founded under the name of Kyoto Ceramic Company, Limited in 1959, and based in Kyoto, Japan. The company has multiple segments in the fields of communication and information technology with products including smartphones, capacitors, semiconductors, and automotives, with development in autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems. It is also growing into the market of restorative and regenerative medical solutions by developing Platelet Rich Plasma therapy, as well as the energy market by testing AI-powered energy management systems and batteries for clean energy storage.
Shanghai Optics, established in China, is a custom manufacturer of optical components and a custom designer and engineering provider of optical components, lenses, and assemblies. The company produces its own range of products that include stock microscope objectives, fixed focal length lenses, stock IR lenses, and megapixel lenses used in applications such as scientific and laboratory equipment, smartphones, cameras, and other requirements from OEM customers around the world. The company's services include full production at high and lower volumes, prototyping, free quotes, and custom product design consultations.
Navitar, started in 1946 and based in Rochester, New York, is a manufacturer of optic solutions that include optoelectronic and optomechanical assembly and sub-assembly systems. The company is part of AMETEK and ZYGO, and some of the products it stocks include projection lenses, cameras, and custom microscope objective lenses. It accepts custom design requests and can provide custom products to researchers and OEMS in various applications such as confocal microscopy, deep tissue imaging, and atom trapping. The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 13385 certified and exports to over 45 countries in several industries, including semiconductor and life sciences.
FujiFilm Corporation, founded in 1934 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of a wide range of products, including instant photo systems, electronic materials, and medical systems. The company provides products and services for the healthcare, materials, and imaging sectors and has over 250 worldwide consolidated subsidiaries. In 1948, the company entered the camera and optical devices business when it launched its first camera called the FUJICA SIX IA, and in 1949, its shares were listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In 2008, it entered the pharmaceuticals business when it acquired Toyama Chemical Co. Ltd.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cognex Corporation |
15.9%
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| 2 | CBC Group |
13.6%
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| 3 | AZURE Photonics U.S.A. INC |
9.1%
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| 4 | Myutron Inc. |
9.1%
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| 5 | Xiamen Alaud Optical Co., Ltd |
6.8%
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| 6 | GS PLASTIC OPTICS |
6.8%
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| 7 | THEIA TECHNOLOGIES |
6.8%
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| 8 | Kowa Optimed Deutschland GmbH |
4.5%
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| 9 | Ricoh Company Ltd. |
4.5%
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| 10 | Shanghai Optics |
4.5%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the machine vision lenses page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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2 | 33.3% |
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Japan
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2 | 33.3% |
Germany
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2 | 33.3% |
