Cognex

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American manufacturer of machine vision systems, software, and sensors


Cognex Corporation





TypePublic
Traded asNASDAQCGNX
Key peopleRobert J. Willett (CEO)
IndustryMachine vision
ProductsMachine vision systems, software, sensors
Revenue$725 million (2020)
Employees2,000 (2020)
Website[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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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

Key People[edit | edit source]

Headquarters[edit | edit source]

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

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