ViewPLUS Inc

What ViewPLUS Inc does

ViewPLUS Inc. (株式会社ビュープラス) is a privately held Japanese machine vision and imaging technology company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. The firm developed specialized industrial camera systems, synchronized multi-camera recording architectures, and proprietary image processing software targeting factory automation, robotics, and specialized measurement applications in Japan. As of March 2025, the company announced a business scale-down, transitioning remaining operations to support and consulting services only, citing the commoditization of image processing cameras as a contributing factor.

The company's technology portfolio centered on multi-camera vision systems built around third-party industrial cameras from LUCID Vision Labs (Triton, Atlas, Helios ToF, Phoenix, and Triton Edge series), augmented by ViewPLUS-developed synchronization hardware (DualCAP U3, MultiCAP GigE, FullCAP USB3, SyncUsb3) and proprietary software (LPView polarization processing, HPCView2/HPCView2PLUS for ToF data, HDR24View for high dynamic range). Differentiated capabilities included 18-bit Column-Parallel Cyclic ADC linear imaging technology (Xviii series, now retired), multi-camera synchronization at scales exceeding 48 cameras, ToF+texture RGBD systems outputting 640x480 point clouds at 30fps, and far-infrared coaxial imaging systems. The firm also distributed Newnex USB 3.0 fiber optic and active repeater products for Azure Kinect and Intel RealSense D400 cable extension applications.

Revenue was generated through three streams: (1) hardware resales of LUCID Vision Labs and Newnex products to Japanese enterprise customers as exclusive Japanese distribution partner, (2) one-time software licenses for proprietary image processing applications, and (3) custom multi-camera system integration services for specialized applications including stereo vision, panorama imaging, 3D measurement, and large-scale synchronized capture. The go-to-market model was direct B2B sales with consultation-based pricing, no public price disclosure, and multi-year contract cadences. The firm maintained a workforce of 11-50 employees with no external funding, no parent company, and founder-controlled ownership under Kuwajima Shigezumi (桑島茂純) and Matsuyama Kata (松山方大).

Name

ViewPLUS Inc

Legal name

株式会社ビュープラス (ViewPLUS Inc.)

Website

https://viewplus.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ViewPLUS Inc is a Japanese machine vision company that developed synchronized multi-camera imaging systems, ToF 3D cameras, and HDR/polarization imaging solutions for industrial automation and robotics customers. As of March 2025, the company announced a transition to support and consulting services only.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Vision Systems

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro primary industry

Sensor Fusion, Interface ICs & Modules (AFE/Readout/Packaging/Calibration) (HDAHALAO)

Keywords

• Industrial machine vision cameras
• Synchronized multi-camera recording
• Time-of-flight depth imaging
• Polarization imaging systems
• Image processing software

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Camera Hardware Sales: Sale of industrial vision cameras including LUCID Vision Labs products (Triton, Atlas, Helios, Phoenix series), ViewPLUS-branded camera systems, and USB extension equipment from Newnex.
2. Software Licenses: Sale of proprietary image processing software including LPView (polarization), HPCView2/HPCView2PLUS (ToF control), HDR24View (HDR camera control).
3. Custom System Integration: Custom multi-camera system design and integration services for specific applications such as stereo vision, panorama, 3D measurement, and large-scale synchronized capture.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ViewPLUS Inc. supplies industrial machine vision cameras and synchronized multi-camera recording systems to Japanese enterprise customers. The company resells LUCID Vision Labs cameras (Triton, Atlas, Helios, Phoenix, Triton Edge series), distributes its own proprietary synchronization recording systems (DualCAP U3, MultiCAP GigE, FullCAP USB3, SyncUsb3) and panoramic camera systems (RGBDplus2, HDMABEL super), sells specialized image processing and camera control software (LPView, HPCView2, HPCView2PLUS, HDR24View, PanoGrab3, PanoGrab5), and resells Newnex USB 3.0 fiber optic and active repeater extension products. Custom multi-camera system design and integration services for applications such as stereo vision, panorama, 3D measurement, and large-scale synchronized capture round out the offering.

Product overview

ViewPLUS Inc is a Japanese machine vision and imaging technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial cameras, synchronized multi-camera recording systems, and specialized image processing software. The product lineup consists of: (1) Resold LUCID Vision Labs cameras including Triton series (IP67 dust/water resistant), Atlas/Atlas10 series (high-speed 5GBASE-T/10GBASE-T), Helios2/Helios2+ Time-of-Flight 3D cameras, and Triton Edge programmable intelligent cameras; (2) ViewPLUS-branded synchronization recording systems (DualCAP U3 for USB3.0, MultiCAP GigE for GigE cameras, FullCAP USB3 for large-scale multi-camera setups, SyncUsb3 external sync signal generator); (3) Panoramic imaging software and systems (PanoGrab5/3 for Ladybug cameras, HDMABEL super fish-eye system); (4) Specialized image processing software (LPView polarization, HPCView2/HPCView2PLUS for ToF depth data, HDR24View for high dynamic range); (5) USB extension products from Newnex (fiber optic and active repeaters for long-distance USB connections). The company also maintains retired products including the Xviii 18-bit linear camera series and associated 3D/panoramic systems. Note: As of March 2025, ViewPLUS Inc announced business scale-down, transitioning to support and consulting services only.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LUCID Vision Labs Industrial Cameras (Triton, Atlas, Helios, Phoenix, Triton Edge) Industrial machine vision cameras resold by ViewPLUS as the exclusive Japanese distributor for LUCID Vision Labs, covering polarization, HDR, IP67 dust/water-resistant, high-speed 5G/10G Ethernet, Time-of-Flight 3D, compact PoE, and FPGA-based intelligent camera variants for factory automation, robotics, and inspection.
• RGBDplus2 (ToF+Texture Camera System) ViewPLUS-branded ToF+Texture camera system that synchronizes a Helios2 Time-of-Flight sensor with two color cameras to produce a single 640x480 point cloud at 30fps with 0.7mm resolution at 1m, overlaid with calibrated RGB texture data, for 3D measurement and inspection applications.
• DualCAP U3 (USB3.0 Synchronized Recording System) ViewPLUS USB3.0 high-speed synchronized multi-camera recording system that captures uncompressed images from multiple USB3.0 cameras directly to PC memory at frame rates up to 500fps using region-of-interest settings, for high-speed phenomenon analysis in industrial and research applications.
• MultiCAP GigE (GigE Synchronized Recording System) ViewPLUS GigE synchronized multi-camera recording system using Power-over-Ethernet for long-distance transmission, providing frame-accurate uncompressed capture from multiple GigE cameras with GUI-based simple operation for wide-area industrial monitoring.
• FullCAP USB3 (Multi-Camera Recording System) ViewPLUS high-resolution uncompressed synchronized multi-camera recording system for USB3.0, supporting 2 to 27 camera configurations at up to 500fps and scaling to hundreds of cameras by adding PCs, for large-scale synchronized capture.
• SyncUsb3 (External Synchronization Signal Generator) ViewPLUS external synchronization signal generator for LUCID cameras (Triton, Atlas, Helios series), supporting up to 5 cameras per unit with daisy-chain expansion, operating in three modes: signal generation, signal distribution, and daisy-chain.
• PanoGrab5 (Ladybug5 Panoramic Recording Software) ViewPLUS panoramic image recording, playback, and file output software for the Ladybug5 camera, supporting 12-bit/16-bit post-production file output, sphere video export, and advanced image processing (white balance, gamma, gain adjustment) for omnidirectional imaging workflows.
• PanoGrab3 (Ladybug3 Panoramic Recording Software) ViewPLUS panoramic image recording, playback, and output tool for the Ladybug3 camera, with a simple GUI supporting four display modes (panorama, sphere, dome, 6 individual cameras) and calibration distance selection for panoramic synthesis.
• HDMABEL super (Ultra-High Resolution Fish-Eye USB3 Camera System) ViewPLUS ultra-high-resolution fish-eye USB3 camera system supporting up to 12 megapixels, bundled with a distortion correction SDK for fish-eye image cutting, distortion correction, display, and LAN image distribution with included demo program.
• LPView (Polarization Camera Control Software) ViewPLUS proprietary polarization camera control and processing software for LUCID polarization cameras (TritonPOL), performing Degree of Linear Polarization (DoLP) and Angle of Linear Polarization (AoLP) calculations with real-time visualization and RAW image recording for offline processing.
• HPCView2 (Helios2 ToF Camera Control Software) ViewPLUS ToF camera control and data acquisition software for the Helios2, enabling continuous saving and playback of 3D coordinate data with real-time point cloud display alongside brightness and depth image visualization.
• HPCView2PLUS (Helios2+ ToF Camera Control Software) ViewPLUS enhanced ToF camera control and data acquisition software for the Helios2+, supporting HDR and high-speed modes with real-time point cloud display and PLY/PCD format file saving for 3D motion analysis.
• HDR24View (TritonHDR Camera Control Software) ViewPLUS HDR camera dedicated control software for the TritonHDR (TRI054S), converting 24-bit HDR output to 8-bit display using tone mapping algorithms (Reinhard Extended, ViewPLUS original HDR) and supporting Adobe DNG file output, continuous saving, and playback.
• FireNEX-5000H+ (Newnex USB 3.0 Fiber Optic Repeater) ViewPLUS-resold Newnex USB 3.0 fiber optic repeater enabling data transmission up to 300m, with two USB 3.0 Standard A ports on the remote unit and a USB 3.0 Standard B port on the local unit, also supporting USB 2.0/1.1 devices for Azure Kinect and similar long-distance integrations.
• USB 3.0 Active Repeater Cables (Newnex) ViewPLUS-resold Newnex USB 3.0 active repeater cables for extending PC-to-USB 3.0 device connections, available in multiple connector type variants supporting Azure Kinect and Intel RealSense D400 series with plug-and-play installation and no drivers required.

Quantifiable outcome

• Point cloud resolution of 640x480 at 30fps from Helios2 ToF camera
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major, former and core.

• フューチャーアイリス株式会社 (Future Iris Co., Ltd.)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022Business transfer of Ocular Robotics related operations from ViewPLUS to Future Iris effective July 1, 2022. Future Iris handles maintenance and support for Ocular Robotics products going forward.
• FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Japan株式会社formerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 March 2016Former Point Grey Research agency relationship ended March 31, 2016. Point Grey products now supported through FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Japan.
• LUCID Vision LabscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Japanese distributor for LUCID Vision Labs industrial cameras including Triton series (dust/water resistant), Atlas series (5G/10G Ethernet), Helios series (ToF cameras), Phoenix (compact PoE), and Triton Edge (programmable). Provides local sales, support, and integration services for LUCID products in Japan.
• NewnexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese distributor for Newnex USB 3.0 extension products including FireNEX optical repeaters (up to 300m transmission) and active repeater cables. Products support Azure Kinect and RealSense D400 series extensions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• IDS Imaging Development Systems: German industrial camera maker (uEye, NXT) with strong presence in factory automation. Direct competitor in USB3 Vision and GigE Vision cameras that ViewPLUS integrates and resells.
• LUCID Vision Labs: Canadian industrial camera manufacturer (Triton, Atlas, Helios, Phoenix, Triton Edge product lines). ViewPLUS is their exclusive Japanese distributor; product overlap is direct, business model alignment is close.
• Allied Vision Technologies: German industrial camera manufacturer (Mako, Alvium, Prosilica GT series) serving machine vision in Japan via distribution. Direct competitor to LUCID/ViewPLUS camera integration solutions.
• JAI A/S: Danish industrial camera manufacturer specializing in multi-spectral, polarization, and HDR imaging—technologies overlapping directly with ViewPLUS's polarization (LPView), HDR (HDR24View), and multi-spectral (TriSpect retired) portfolio.
• Basler AG: German manufacturer of industrial cameras for factory automation, medical, and traffic applications. Competes with LUCID and ViewPLUS-integrated cameras in the same Japanese machine vision market.
• Teledyne FLIR (Integrated Imaging Solutions): Industrial camera division formerly Point Grey Research; ViewPLUS had an agency relationship with Point Grey that ended in 2016. Direct competitor in machine vision cameras including Blackfly S, Oryx, and Firefly lines.

Regional players

• Stemmer Imaging AG: European machine vision technology provider distributing industrial cameras and software. Functions as a value-added distributor (similar business model to ViewPLUS) for European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Keyence Corporation: Japanese factory automation and machine vision giant offering integrated sensor, vision, and measurement systems. Their CV-X series and machine vision products compete with ViewPLUS's industrial inspection offerings in the same Japanese customer base.
• Sony Group Corporation (Semiconductor Solutions): Manufacturer of the CMOS image sensors (Pregius, ToF sensors) used in LUCID cameras distributed by ViewPLUS. Industry incumbent with adjacent positioning in industrial imaging sensor technology.
• Cognex Corporation: Global leader in machine vision systems for factory automation. Overlaps with ViewPLUS in industrial inspection and robotics vision, though Cognex focuses on complete vision systems rather than raw cameras.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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