Cognex

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Cognex Corporation
Company typePublic
NASDAQCGNX
IndustryMachine vision
Founded1981
FounderRobert J. Shillman
Key people
Robert J. Willett (CEO)
ProductsMachine vision systems, software, sensors
Revenue$725 million (2020)
Number of employees
2,000 (2020)
Websitewww.cognex.com

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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