Finished Device Manufacturers
For manufacturers of consumer electronics, engineered test and measurement equipment, medical devices, or clinical analyzers, vision and ID can:
- Inspect LCD displays for single pixel defects
- Verify the correct placement of keypads, gaskets, and other components
- Automatically read barcode labels for part tracking
- Check the consistency of LCD backlighting
- Inspect product enclosures for scratches and other defects
For hard disc drive manufacturers, Cognex vision solutions address applications such as:
- Slider head optical character recognition (OCR) to read the laser-engraved ID on the side of slider head (as small as 1.1 mm x 1.4 mm)
- Vision guidance of hub and platter assembly
- Head Gimbal Assembly (HGA) guidance to locate and measure the positions of the slider head and suspension arm
