Cognex Corp.

Develop, manufacture, and market machine vision systems, surface inspection systems, and industrial ID readers

Cognex Corp.

Cognex Corp. develops, manufactures, and markets vision systems, vision software, vision sensors, and surface inspection systems used in manufacturing automation. Cognex is also a leader in industrial ID readers. Cognex vision helps companies improve product quality, eliminate production errors, lower manufacturing costs, and exceed consumer expectations for high quality products at an affordable price. Founded in 1981, Cognex is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, with regional office and distributors throughout North America, Japan, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Fri, 01/10/2014 - 15:04
Vision Sensors Eliminate Rejection of Good Parts in Inspecting Wheel Fasteners Cognex Checker vision sensors soon pay for themselves
Wed, 10/06/2010 - 19:30
One of Maclean Vehicle Systems’ (MVS’s) many automotive fastener products is stainless steel capped wheel nuts. The nuts are assembled on an index machine that processes two parts simultaneously at each station. The fasteners must be inspected to…
Product News: Hand-Held ID Reader for Factory Floor Offers modular communications and liquid lens variable focus technology
Wed, 09/22/2010 - 14:15
(Cognex Corp.: Natick, MA) -- Cognex has announced its next-generation DataMan hand-held industrial ID scanner, the DataMan 8000 Series. The rugged scanner is designed for the factory floor and offers the industry’s most advanced code-reading…
Webinar: Advanced Machine Vision Topics: Edge Inspection Thursday, Sept. 30, 2 p.m. EDT/11 a.m. PDT
Tue, 09/21/2010 - 13:55
(Cognex: Natick, MA) -- In this webinar series, Cognex will focus on technical topics that showcase the power of machine vision and how to solve inspection applications with advanced techniques and new tools. The webinar will take place Thursday,…
Product News: In-Sight 5605 Vision System Offers Twice the Resolution Supports GigE communication and 1-D barcode reading
Tue, 08/17/2010 - 08:23
(Cognex Corp.: Natick, MA) -- Cognex Corp. has introduced the In-Sight 5605, a high-resolution, self-contained, flexible vision system for applications that require visualization of very small defects, even in a large field of view. The In-Sight…
Product News: New 1-D Code-Reading Algorithm From Cognex Image-based barcode readers overtaking laser-based models
Mon, 08/09/2010 - 13:41
(Cognex Corp.: Natick, MA) -- With the recent introduction of 1DMax, a new 1-D code reading algorithm, Cognex now offers the most comprehensive range of 1-D barcode and 2-D data matrix code reading tools available. Regardless of the size, quality,…
Free Webinar: Machine Vision Basics, Optics Part Two Thursday, July 29, or on demand
Tue, 07/27/2010 - 11:29
(Cognex: Natick, MA) -- You don't have to be an expert to manage your machine vision applications, but you should know the fundamentals to help you find possible solutions or troubleshoot existing processes. Cognex will expand on topics…
Product News: Powerful Self-Contained Vision System Cognex’s five-megapixel vision system is useful in applications that require visualization of very small defects.
Tue, 06/22/2010 - 14:33
(Cognex Corp.: Natick, MA) -- Cognex Corp. has introduced the In-Sight 5605, a high-resolution, self-contained vision system offering unprecedented power and flexibility for applications that require visualization of very small defects, even in a…
Product News: Direct VGA Output OPTION for Cognex In-Sight Systems More flexibility to suit users' personal preferences and factory environments
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 06:29
(Cognex: Natick, MA) -- Cognex Corp. has announced a new option to deliver its VisionView operator interface to any VGA display. VisionView VGA is a low-cost DIN rail-mount adapter that provides direct VGA output for the VisionView application…
Product News: New Cognex Image Engines Combine Code Reading and Vision Tools Programmable vision devices for original equipment manufacturers
Sun, 04/18/2010 - 10:19
(Cognex: Natick, MA) -- Cognex Corp. introduces Advantage Image Engines, a family of programmable vision devices for original equipment manufacturers (OEM). Advantage Image Engines offer superior 1-D barcode and 2-D Data Matrix code reading,…
Product News: Cognex Releases VisionPro 6.1 New version now supports Windows 7 and includes line scan distortion correction
Mon, 04/05/2010 - 10:18
(Cognex Corp.: Natick, MA) -- Cognex Corp. recently announced a new release of VisionPro, the company’s popular, hardware-independent machine vision software. VisionPro 6.1 expands operating system coverage by including support for Microsoft…