Company profile
Cognex Corporation specializes in providing advanced machine vision solutions that interpret visual data to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks globally. Their innovative products are instrumental in automating the production and traceability of discrete items, such as mobile phones, aspirin bottles, and automobile tires, by accurately locating, identifying, scrutinizing, and gauging them throughout their production or logistical journey. The company's software portfolio includes VisionPro, a comprehensive suite of patented tools for sophisticated vision programming; QuickBuild, enabling users to develop vision applications via an intuitive, flowchart-driven graphical interface; and cutting-edge deep learning vision software. Cognex also offers a diverse range of hardware for inspection tasks, encompassing part location, identification, precise measurement, assembly verification, and robotic guidance. This includes vision sensors designed for applications like checking component presence and size, and the versatile In-Sight product line of vision systems and sensors. Furthermore, they provide DataMan, a series of image-based barcode readers and verifiers. Serving critical industries such as consumer electronics, automotive manufacturing, general consumer goods, food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, and medical device fabrication, Cognex distributes its offerings both directly and through an extensive network of distributors and system integrators. Established in 1981, Cognex Corporation is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.
- CEO
- Matthew Moschner
- Employees
- 2,745
- IPO date
- 29 Jan 2018
- ISIN
- US1924221039
