Cognex

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American manufacturer of machine vision systems, software, and sensors


Cognex Corporation




TypePublic
Traded asNASDAQ: CGNX
Key peopleRobert J. Willett (CEO)
IndustryMachine vision
ProductsMachine vision systems, software, sensors
Revenue$725 million (2020)
Employees2,000 (2020)
Website[https://www.cognex.com Official website]


Cognex Corporation is an American manufacturer of machine vision systems, software, and sensors used in automated manufacturing. The company was founded in 1981 by Robert J. Shillman, a former MIT professor. Cognex is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.

History

Cognex was established in 1981 with the goal of developing machine vision technology for industrial applications. The company's first product was a machine vision system designed to inspect parts on a production line. Over the years, Cognex has expanded its product line to include a wide range of vision systems, software, and sensors.

Products

Cognex's product offerings include:

  • Machine vision systems: These systems are used to automate the inspection and identification of products during the manufacturing process.
  • Vision software: Cognex provides software solutions that enable users to develop and deploy machine vision applications.
  • Vision sensors: These sensors are used to capture images and data for analysis by machine vision systems.

Applications

Cognex's products are used in various industries, including:

Key People

Headquarters

Cognex's headquarters is located in Natick, Massachusetts, United States.

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