Zivid Opens New Office in Japan to Meet Growing Demand for Industrial 3D Cameras

OSLO, Norway, September 3, 2024 – Zivid, a leading provider of 3D vision cameras, announced the opening of a new office in Tokyo to address the rising demand for industrial 3D robot vision applications in Japan. This marks Zivid’s third office in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, following the establishment of offices in China and South Korea. 

Japan is renowned for its advancements in industrial automation and robotics. Opening a Tokyo office is a pivotal step in scaling our 3D vision solutions and capitalizing on the incredible opportunities within the APAC market. With this new presence, we aim to strengthen our relationships with Japanese customers and unlock new possibilities for complex industrial automation and AI projects."

said Mikkel Orheim, SVP of Sales and Marketing at Zivid.

To lead its expansion in Japan, Zivid has appointed Kazuto Kurosawa as Sales Director, Japan. Kazuto brings over 10 years  of experience in technical sales, having worked with leading automation companies such as Exotec, Dassault Systèmes, and MUJIN Inc. 

I’m excited to join Zivid and help introduce its innovative 3D vision solutions to tackle the most demanding challenges in Japan’s automation market,”

said Kazuto. Zivid plans to further grow its presence by hiring local field application engineers.

Last year, Zivid launched the Zivid 2+, a 3D camera delivering unmatched resolution, accuracy, and quality in both point clouds and 2D images. Designed for a wide range of machine vision applications in industries such as eCommerce, logistics, and manufacturing, the Z2+ camera series is available through local distributors or directly at sales@zivid.com.