Cognex Corporation

Natick, MA 01760

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About Cognex Corporation

Cognex vision helps companies improve product quality, eliminate production errors and lower manufacturing costs. Cognex ID offers the most advanced technology available for 1D barcode and for 2D Data Matrix code reading. Offering fixed-mount and handheld readers.
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Product Summary

Vision systems, vision software, vision sensors, industrial ID readers

Contact

One Vision Drive
Natick, MA 01760
United States
http://www.cognex.com?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=PMMI%20Media%20Group
508/650-3000
508/650-3333

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Cognex is the world’s most trusted vision company, with over 1,000,000 systems installed in facilities around the world, and over thirty years of experience focused solely on machine vision and image-based industrial ID technology. Products include barcode readers, machine vision sensors and machine vision systems that are used in factories, warehouses and distribution centers around the world to guide, gauge, inspect, identify and assure the quality of items during the manufacturing and distribution process.

  • Vision Systems and Sensors: Cognex vision helps companies improve product quality, eliminate production errors, lower manufacturing costs, and exceed consumer expectations for high quality products.
  • Industrial ID Readers: Cognex offers the most advanced technology available for 1D barcode and for 2D Data Matrix code reading regardless of the size, quality, printing method, or surfacethe codes are marked on. As a result, image-based readers are rapidly replacing laser scanners in manufacturing and logistics applications.
  • In-Sight® 2000 series vision sensors combine the power of an In-Sight vision system with the simplicity and affordability of a vision sensor. Ideal for solving error-proofing applications, these vision sensors set new standards for value, ease of use and flexibility thanks to a powerful combination of proven In-Sight vision tools, a simple setup, and a modular design featuring field changeable lighting and optics.
  • Cognex 3D displacement sensors optimize product quality by providing three-dimensional inspection of your products. The sensors are factory calibrated and include industry-leading Cognex machine vision software with powerful 2D and 3D toolsets and a compact, IP65-rated design that withstands even the harshest factory environments. Combined with unique field calibration technology Cognex 3D vision provides the highest accuracy data despite mechanical mounting or motion errors, as well as enabling the simultaneous use of multiple sensors on wide production lines to generate single high resolution 3D images.

Products & Press Releases

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Cognex VisionPro Software Breaks Down Barriers Between Deep Learning and Traditional Vision

Oct. 14, 2021
Two major new releases deliver advanced vision tools and tighter deep learning integration in a high-performance platform.
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ESD-Safe Barcode Readers

May 10, 2017
This suite of bar code readers from Cognex have ESD-safe housings to prevent damage to components that are electrostatic discharge sensitive.
Centralized serialization room servicing packaging lines and rework stations is equipped with easily deployable serialization and track-and-trace software.
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Tris Pharma Readies to Meet U.S. Serialization Deadlines

March 31, 2017
Centralized serialization room servicing packaging lines and rework stations is equipped with easily deployable serialization and track-and-trace software.
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Multi Smart Camera Vision System

Jan. 24, 2017
The In-Sight VC200 series from Cognex gets faster with each camera added.
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Cognex Enters Mobile Terminal Market

June 8, 2016
Cognex Corporation has announced that it has developed, and is now offering for sale, a totally new product line—ruggedized mobile terminals.
Sawyer's wrist features an embedded Cognex camera.
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A One-Armed Collaborative Trend

As the collaborative robot market continues to develop, one trend seems clear—these robots will have one arm for purposes of mobility and small space application.
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Cognex Introduces Industry’s First Image-Based Airport Baggage Handling Identification Solution

May 4, 2016
Cognex Corporation announced its Airport Baggage Handling Identification Solution (ABH-ID), the first image-based automatic tag reader (ATR) system that overcomes the limitations...
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Vision System

Dec. 31, 2015
The In-Sight 2000 series from Cognex combines the power of its In-Sight vision systems with the simplicity and affordability of a vision sensor.
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Unique Stand-Alone, Ultra-Compact 5MP Vision System Offers World-Class Speed

June 23, 2015
The In-Sight 5705 and 5705 Color (5705C) 5MP vision systems are the highest performance In-Sight systems available for both monochrome and color vision requirements.
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Cognex Revs Up 2-D Barcode Reading

Dec. 9, 2014
Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the world's leader in machine vision, announced its PowerGrid technology, a texture-based location algorithm that takes a unique, inside-out...

Articles & News

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Cognex Presents Premium Decoding Technology in a New Compact Barcode Reader

April 25, 2022
DataMan 280 series combines modular design, ease of use and latest algorithms for higher throughput.
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Cognex In-Sight 2800 Combines Deep Learning and Traditional Vision in an Easy-to-Use Package

April 14, 2022
Automates error detection in minutes—no programming experience required.
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How the Ignition Partner Ecosystem Helps Deliver Digital Transformation

Advantech, Bedrock Automation, Cognex, Hilscher, Opto 22, and Stratus Technologies—among others—demonstrate how their products work with Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform...
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Quality Inspections Drive Machine Vision and Deep Learning Connection

Cognex works with end users in multiple industrial verticals to apply deep learning to its vision systems for final and in-line assembly verification.
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Just Born and JLS Team Up to Automate Peeps Brand Packaging

Aug. 8, 2019
The line integrates JLS robotic packaging cells with equipment from several OEMs. The flexible format accommodates various configurations, upping productivity without impacting...
Vision and Sensor Advances Boost Manufacturing Results
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Vision and Sensor Advances Boost Manufacturing Results

Sept. 13, 2018
Machine learning, integration, connectivity and more are all affecting the capabilities that sensing can provide to increasingly demanding applications.
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Creating a Vision-Guided Robot Bin-Picking System

A supplier of automotive seat lumbar assemblies creates a system that combines Cognex smart cameras and Yaskawa robots to reduce overhead and boost throughput.
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Automating Label Inspection

Oct. 10, 2017
Schneider Electric introduces Label Assurance, a software and hardware combination that ensures the right product is in the right package.
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Finding the Fit for Automation

For manufacturers like Taylor Guitars, where intensive handwork is part of the company’s brand, the application of automation can be a tricky—but much needed—challenge.

Videos & Resources

White Papers

Top 5 Things to Consider: Comparing Laser vs. Vision Sensors

May 20, 2024
For years, vision sensors have been indispensable for inspecting items across various industries' production lines.
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Error-Proof Your Production and Tracking Processes

May 20, 2024
As consumer demand surges, maintaining high production volumes while upholding quality standards becomes imperative.
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Introduction to Vision Sensors: The Case for Automation with Machine Vision

May 20, 2024
Sensors are faster, more objective, and work continuously. But not all sensors are not created equal.
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Automation Fun and Games: WordleBot

At PACK EXPO East 2022, Applied Controls showcased its WordleBot combining Cognex vision technology and a collaborative robot from Universal Robots.
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Image Based Barcode Reader

Sept. 23, 2019
Cognex's Data Man 374 with torch light leverages high-speed liquid lens with a distance sensor built in to focus on the fly.
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3D Displacement Sensor Addresses Food-Portion Control

Sept. 29, 2015
A new customer-driven solution from Cognex uses the D1300 3D displacement sensor and the Cognex Designer custom interface to calculate the volume of dispensed food for each individual...
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Industrial-grade vision system for serialization

Sept. 24, 2013
Cognex In-Sight vision system inspects, identifies, and guides parts. Offers integrated track-and-trace technology to help meet unit-level serialization needs.
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Automatic ID solutions

Jan. 29, 2013
A five-sided scan tunnel from Cognex handles a conveyor speed of up to 450 ft/min to provide automatic ID solutions in the logistics industry.
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Pack Expo 2012: Cognex Dataman 302 top side scanning of 1-D barcodes.

Nov. 30, 2012
Reads through plastic, reads omni-directionally, including high-powered illumination for accurate reading of variable height packages. Readers can be networked together and integrated...
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Cognex Dataman 302 top side scanning of 1-D barcodes.

Nov. 29, 2012
Reads through plastic, reads omni-directionally, including high-powered illumination for accurate reading of variable height packages. Readers can be networked together and integrated...

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The Vision for Robotic Vision

May 10, 2017
Advances in technology and cost make vision systems more accessible than ever for manufacturers to use them for new robotics applications.
Scalable software helps pharma firm quickly serialize products from several bottling lines. New bottle labeler, camera and printer all contribute to a track-and-trace solution.
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Chartwell relies on software to comply with track-and-trace deadlines

May 2, 2017
Scalable software helps pharma firm quickly serialize products from several bottling lines. New bottle labeler, camera and printer all contribute to a track-and-trace solution...
Machine vision is freeing robots to seek work beyond the kinds of highly repetitive jobs typically found in mass production. The gift of sight makes them cost-competitive even in moderate volume production applications.
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Vision-Guided Robots Look at Growing Tasks

Machine vision is freeing robots to seek work beyond the kinds of highly repetitive jobs typically found in mass production. The gift of sight makes them cost-competitive even...
The small vision system is located only about 2 inches above the incoming boards’ surface. The 2D camera can identify up to 45 reads per second from this continuous conveyor line.
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Vision Completes 2D Data Matrix Inspection System

July 13, 2015
An image-based inspection system accelerates delivery of high volumes of printed circuit boards into supply distribution channels.
Better cameras and faster processors are among the tools helping engineers couple vision systems with complex production systems.
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Cameras See Greater Role in High-Speed Assembly

July 10, 2015
Better cameras and faster processors are among the tools helping engineers couple vision systems with complex production systems.
Technological advances and falling costs are driving the growth of vision systems in packaging machine designs, helping end users achieve faster, more accurate results.
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Get a Clear Vision

March 13, 2015
Technological advances and falling costs are driving the growth of vision systems in packaging machine designs, helping end users achieve faster, more accurate results.
RIVA, an automated compounding system from Intelligent Hospital Systems, prepares 50-1,000 mL IV bags, and can also prepare low- concentration dilution bags for pediatric dosing.
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Automating the Preparation of Syringes and IV Bags

Dec. 10, 2014
A Class II medical device unto itself, the RIVA automated compounding system allows hospital pharmacies to insource sterile compounding processes. This complex machine integrates...
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Cognex introduces next-generation handheld readers for challenging direct part mark barcodes

Sept. 9, 2014
Cognex Corporation, (NASDAQ: CGNX), the world's leader in machine vision, announced the next generation DataMan 8600 series of handheld direct part mark (DPM) barcode readers....
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Cognex: Barcode Reader Performance-Monitoring System

Sept. 8, 2014
The Cognex Explorer Real Time Monitoring system gives facility managers data that removes system defects and optimizes processes.