Durham, NC, March 12, 2026 — Computar, a leader in optics, is returning to Automate on June 22–25, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Automate is the largest event in the Americas for robotics and automation — this year more than 1,000 companies and 50,000 professionals from over 100 countries will gather to explore solutions shaping industry’s future.
Find Computar at booth #4431, where we’ll showcase our award-winning machine vision lenses, including the LensConnect Remote Control series, and introduce the new LensConnect telecentric series for precise, distortion-free imaging. We’ll also feature the ViSWIR SWIR lens family, the compact MPT compact 45MP 1.4" C‑Mount series, and the MPX Lens Series line designed for harsh environments.
This year we've expanded to a larger booth featuring five live product demos, giving you hands-on experience with our latest optical solutions in action.
“We’re excited to bring our latest LensConnect innovations to Automate and demonstrate how precision optics can unlock better, more reliable automation systems,” said Computar Senior Vice President, Derek Obata. “Visitors can expect hands-on demos and technical discussions to help match the right lens to their application needs.”
Come for the demos and specs, stay to chat with our engineering team. Free registration is available. Follow this link to sign up.
ABOUT COMPUTAR®
Computar Optics, a part of the CBC Group, has set the world standard for lenses by pioneering new, innovative lenses constantly that surpass the competition. With a solid foundation based on Japanese engineering and agile production facilities worldwide, Computar continues to manufacture the highest-quality optical products. Computar's team of experts is dedicated to research and development and continues to push the boundaries of lens technology, ensuring that its optics exceed the expectations of diverse industries, including machine vision, photonics, life sciences, transportation, and security.
ABOUT AUTOMATE
The Automate Show and Conference, produced by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), is the largest and most influential automation event in the Americas. With 1,000+ exhibiting companies and 450,000+ square feet of cutting-edge tech, Automate showcases the latest innovations in robotics, machine vision, AI, motion control, and industrial automation. Attendees can access 200+ expert-led sessions, explore career resources, earn certifications, and see live demos. Learn more at www.automateshow.com.
