Cognex

Cognex Corporation is a leading supplier of vision systems, vision software, vision sensors, and surface inspection systems for the manufacturing automation industry. It is also a leading provider of industrial ID readers. Cognex vision systems help companies improve product quality, eliminate production defects, reduce manufacturing costs, and deliver high-quality products at low prices, thereby exceeding consumer expectations. Typical machine vision applications include detecting defects, monitoring production lines, guiding assembly robots, and tracking, classifying, and identifying parts. Cognex serves international customers through offices located across North America, Europe, Japan, Asia, and Latin America, as well as a global network of integration and distribution partners. The company is headquartered in Natick, near Boston, Massachusetts, USA.