Cognex Corporation
Natick, MA 01760
Cognex Offers Hardware-Independent Vision Software
Natick, MA, January 31, 2008 - The world's leading machine vision software can now be used with any camera or image source. It's now easier than ever to get started with a trial version of the VisionProÃ-® 5.0 software available for download from the new Cognex web site. Powerful acquisition software in VisionPro provides pre-configured, tightly integrated acquisition support for the complete...
Read More »Cognex Vision Selected by Leading Computer Chip Manufacturer for Traceability Initiative
NATICK, MA, October 31, 2007--Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) announced today that a leading manufacturer of computer chips has selected Cognex vision for a large-scale traceability initiative. Cognex expects bookings for this project to total more than $600,000. The customer will use Cognex MVS-8600(TM) systems to read 2D Data Matrix codes etched onto chipsets. The 2D codes are used to...
Read More »Cognex Receives Orders in Excess of $700,000 from Worldwide Supplier of Document Security Systems
NATICK, MA, October 30, 2007--Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) announced today that it recently received a purchase order in excess of a quarter of a million dollars from a worldwide supplier of document security systems. This recent order brings the total business from this customer to more than $700,000 during 2007. The customer will integrate Cognex In-SightÃ-® 5410 ID readers into...
Read More »Cognex Surpasses $10 Million in Bookings for DataMan ID Readers
Natick, MA, November 29, 2007 - Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) announced today that it has surpassed $10 million in bookings for its DataManÃ-® ID code readers and verifiers since January 1, 2007. The Cognex DataMan family of ID code readers was introduced in 2005 to provide best-in-class performance for unit-level traceability applications in manufacturing. Cognex DataMan systems are used...
Read More »Cognex Receives $2 Million in Orders for Surface Inspection Systems in China
NATICK, MA, November 1, 2007--Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) announced today that it received more than $2 million in bookings for its SmartViewÃ-® surface inspection system from customers in China during the third quarter. All three of China's largest steel producers have now ordered SmartView systems from Cognex, said Dr. Robert J. Shillman, Chairman and CEO of Cognex. One order received...
Read More »Cognex In-Sight Vision Sensors Selected by NEXUS Biosystems
NATICK, MA, November 19, 2007-Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) announced today that NEXUS Biosystems, a developer of automation systems for the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, will integrate Cognex's In-SightÃ-® 5603 vision sensor into its Universal StoreÃ-® system. The Universal Store is an automated system used in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries for managing hundreds of...
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Sensors add vision capabilities in robotic applications.
IP67-rated In-Sight vision sensors are offered with In-SightÃ-® Explorer v3.3 software, which includes non-linear calibration, communication, and other tools that minimize integration time when deploying vision in robotic guidance and inspection applications. Software comes with robot drivers, sample code, and PatMaxÃ-®, which locates unfixtured parts. This lets system integrators use...
Read More »Sensor uses patterns to detect and inspect parts.
Checker(TM) 101E directly accepts encoder signals, eliminating need for PLC when tracking and rejecting parts on variable-speed production lines. If inspection is not required, Checker can be used to detect and track parts or webs for process control. Shift register is automatic, enabling unit to accurately track up to 4,000 parts between inspection and rejection point. During operation, unit...
Read More »Vision Sensor features remote-head camera.
Suited for applications where mounting space is limited, In-SightÃ-® 5400R has separate camera and processor that can be mounted up to 15 m apart and connected by cable. Weighing 2.5 oz, camera meets IEC specifications for shock and vibration, and achieves IP67 rating to withstand dust and wash down. It includes library of vision software for automatic identification, gauging, inspection, and...
Read More »Handheld Readers perform direct part mark identification.
Capable of reading of all printed and Direct Part Mark codes, DataMan(TM) 7500 series combines IDMax(TM) code reading software with UltraLight(TM) illumination technology to read codes regardless of marking method, part material, shape, or surface texture. Corded DataMan 7500 supports USB, keyboard wedge, and RS232 communications, and cordless DataMan 7550 supports BluetoothÃ-® wireless...
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