Cognex

Cognex Corporation specializes in machine vision products that facilitate automation in manufacturing and distribution processes globally. The company’s offerings include a range of vision systems, software, sensors, and industrial identification products. Cognex's vision software integrates advanced tools with customer equipment to handle various tasks such as part location, identification, measurement, and robotic guidance. Its vision systems package cameras, processors, and software into comprehensive solutions, while vision sensors provide cost-effective options for basic applications like size verification. Additionally, Cognex's ID products encompass image-based barcode readers and verifiers designed for industrial settings. The company serves multiple industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, distributing its products through a network of distributors and integrators. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, Cognex is recognized as a leading provider in the machine vision sector, helping businesses enhance product quality and reduce manufacturing errors.

Paul Todgham

CFO

8 past transactions

Sualab

Acquisition in 2019
Sualab Co., Ltd. develops and provides artificial intelligence-based deep learning machine vision solutions. It offers SuaKIT, a deep learning machine vision inspection software used in various manufacturing fields, such as display, solar, PCB, film, and semiconductor. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea. As of October 16, 2019, Sualab Co., Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Cognex Corporation.

ViDi Systems

Acquisition in 2017
ViDi is a deep learning-based software dedicated to industrial image analysis. The software enables users to tackle otherwise impossible program inspection and classification challenges in the pharmaceutical, medtech, automotive, textile, printing, logistics, and watchmaking industries. ViDi was launched in 2012 and is based in Villaz-saint-pierre, Fribourg.

Webscan

Acquisition in 2016
Webscan Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling barcode verification systems and checkers for a diverse range of industries, including packaging, pharmaceuticals, and defense. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, the company is recognized for its ANSI/ISO compliant verification technology, which ensures that barcodes scan accurately and meet industry standards. Webscan's products are crucial for retailers, manufacturers, and logistics providers, as they help reduce packaging waste, minimize product returns, and avoid costly reprints or reshipments. With a comprehensive selection of barcode verifiers, the company serves clients across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and telecommunications. Webscan operates through a network of dealers and has established itself as a leader in the barcode verification market, providing essential solutions that enhance operational efficiency and compliance. As of December 2016, Webscan Inc. is a subsidiary of Cognex Corporation.

Chiaro Technologies

Acquisition in 2016
Chiaro Technologies LLC designs and develops 3D cameras for room size applications in logistics, robotics, or simultaneous location and mapping. It also offers Jetstream Panel, an application that allows user to view, interact with, and record live 3D data from a Cloudburst 3D camera. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado. As of November 30, 2016, Chiaro Technologies LLC operates as a subsidiary of Cognex Corporation.

EnShape

Acquisition in 2016
EnShape GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Jena, Germany, specializes in the development, commercialization, and distribution of three-dimensional (3D) sensors for industrial applications. The company offers customized sensor solutions for optical 3D metrology, focusing on surface and shape measurement, as well as standardized sensors for rapid shape acquisition. EnShape's primary product, the EnShape 3D sensor, delivers dense and accurate measurement data at high rates, suitable for various applications such as inline quality control, surface inspection, and robotic assistance systems. The sensors feature capabilities for different field of views and working distances, enabling measurements and reconstructions at rates of up to 30Hz. In addition to product development, EnShape provides after-sales support services and conducts trials and feasibility studies to enhance its offerings. The company operates internationally and is a subsidiary of Cognex Corporation.

AQSense

Acquisition in 2016
Our World is 3D! And yours? In the early days of Machine Vision 2D sensors delivered 2D images of 3D objects to inspect their shape and surface. The loss of one dimension naturally limited the capabilities of this traditional approach. When structured light, e.g. a laser line, is projected on an object, however, the resulting deformation of the light structure indicates precisely the three-dimensional profile, which can be reconstructed even from a 2D image. Our passion for this innovative technology set the stage for the foundation of AQSense in 2006. It is our mission to provide manufacturers and system integrators with the most advanced 3D imaging algorithms in combination with application consulting. Globally renowned OEMs benefit from new levels of automation, effectiveness and quality in manufacturing, thanks to our software products and consultancy services. This drives us to continuously enhance our capabilities. AQSense – Enhancing 3D Our long-lasting experience in manufacturing automation and technical excellence from academia created a globally unique combination of competencies. Based on our patented high-speed and high-precision algorithms we enable our customers to solve any technically solvable and commercially feasible application of 3D shape analysis, surface analysis and volume measurement. Software Libraries and Application Know-how – AQSense is at your Service Our software libraries SAL3D and 3DExpress are designed to suit the users’ demand. They feature easy-to-use algorithms for calibration, 3D Cloud-of-Points Matching, geometric measurement, etc.. Thanks to the opportunity to generate planar projections of 3D data, our users can apply standard 2D tools to perform 3D inspection tasks. In addition, AQSense offers custom development and consultancy services, which have enabled numerous system integrators and OEMs to efficiently complete 3D application projects. Discover the potential of 3D for you and contact us today!

AssistWare Technology

Acquisition in 2006
AssistWare Technology, Inc. specializes in the research and development of advanced safety systems for vehicles, focusing on lane departure warning and drowsy driving detection. The company's flagship product, SafeTRAC, utilizes a forward-looking video camera and machine vision technology to monitor road conditions and driver behavior. This system alerts drivers when they unintentionally drift out of their lane and detects signs of drowsiness or distraction by analyzing patterns of erratic lane keeping. By enhancing the safety of both commercial trucks and passenger vehicles, AssistWare Technology aims to contribute to safer driving experiences on the road.

Cognex Distribution

Acquisition in 2005
Cognex Distribution manufactures and provides machine vision systems. The company’s products are used for inspection, quality control, and code reading. It serves the automotive, biomedical, food/beverage, plastics, pharmaceutical, packaging, and semiconductor industries.
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