Cognex creates reliable, easy to use machine vision solutions built on decades of expertise in factory and warehouse automation projects big and small. With over 4.5 million systems installed worldwide, we focus on making technology that helps optimize real-world applications.
We offer a wide range of machine vision products including image sensors, 2D vision systems, and 3D vision systems, as well as powerful, easy-to-use software. Whether your needs are simple or complex, we have the solutions to help.
Image-based vision sensors are easy to use and simple to set up. Great for simpler tasks in automation, such as detecting defects, assembly verification and more.
2D machine vision systems are useful for inspecting, identifying, and guiding parts through a production process – all with high-speed image processing. Ideal for solving a wide range of common applications. Ideal for solving a wide range of common applications.
3D machine vision systems are ideal for inspection, process control, measurement, and robot guidance applications that require high precision.
Cognex machine vision software solves challenges with power and precision. Machine vision software gives access to a robust set of AI and rule-based tools.
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Machine vision is a technology that helps computers and systems analyze information in a way that mimics human vision. It uses cameras, sensors, and algorithms to capture and process images. Machine vision products are widely used in industrial and manufacturing settings to improve efficiency and quality control.
Cognex machine vision systems and vision sensors help to:
Machine vision products offer a wide range of benefits that help to:
Computer vision and machine vision are similar, but there is a distinction:
While computer vision is more academic and research-based, machine vision brings high-speed performance and reliable accuracy to the manufacturing world. Benefits and capabilities of our camera technology include:
Using advanced camera technology and image processing algorithms, machine vision systems can perform difficult inspection tasks quickly – making them an integral tool and a powerful solution.
Machine vision supports a very wide range of tasks and applications:
For a more detailed look at machine vision, read our Introduction to Machine Vision guide.
