JAI Timeline

Events

• 2026-06-18 - Product Launch - JAI introduces Wave visible-plus-SWIR area-scan camera - The InGaAs sensor covers approximately 400–1700 nm, allowing one camera to reveal characteristics outside conventional visible imaging. The model delivers 1.3 MP resolution at up to 90 frames per second over GigE Vision. Its 5 µm pixels, C-mount and… - source: news.jai.com
• 2026-06-04 - Product Launch - JAI adds 1K and 2K SWIR line-scan cameras to Wave series - WAL-1001-GE provides a 1024-pixel line and up to a 29 kHz line rate with 12.5 µm pixels. The cameras target defect detection, subsurface inspection and material differentiation in difficult imaging conditions. The 2K WAL-2001-GE uses pixel-shift to extend… - source: news.jai.com
• 2025-09-15 - Executive Hire - JAI appoints Masao Watabe as Global CEO - Watabe previously spent more than 20 years leading JAI’s Japanese operations and returned with machine-vision industry experience. He is based in the company’s Yokohama office and works with JAI’s Executive Vice President and Global Management Team. JAI… - source: news.jai.com