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Checker sensors have 752 x 480 pixel resolution
Cognex has added two high-resolution models to its line of Checker vision sensors.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 September 2009
Guangdong Tyco invests in Cognex inspection system
Guangdong Tyco Electronics, a manufacturer connectors and cable assemblies, has invested in a Cognex vision system to detect damaged equipment.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 August 2009
Cognex supplies vision systems for Evolut robots
Evolut has installed around 850 of its robotic systems with Cognex vision systems, enabling them to automatically recognise and identify objects with precision and to measure and inspect them.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 April 2009
Cognex optimises Maco production process
Using cameras from Cognex and support from Buxbaum Automation, Mayer and Co, known worldwide as Maco, were able to find a solution to optimising its production process.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 January 2009
Software expands Dataman 100 decoding ability
Cognex has announced software that expands the decoding capabilities of the Dataman 100 vision-based ID readers and provides additional code support for all models in the Dataman product family.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 December 2008
Cognex prevents assembly defects at MPC
Miniature Precision Components (MPC) is using three vision sensors from Cognex to error proof the automated assembly of oil caps at its Prairie du Chien facility in the US.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 December 2008
In-Sight Micro ensures instrument panel accuracy
Visteon Palmela supplies instrument clusters for many executive car models across Europe.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 November 2008
Cognex expands vision sensor product line
Cognex has expanded its Checker vision sensor product line with the Checker 252 model.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 October 2008
Cognex upgrades Visionview display panel
Visionview is an operator display panel for Cognex In-Sight vision systems that has been enhanced with an array of new features.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 October 2008
Vision sensors know the drill
German machine builder Schuster-Prazision uses Cognex vision systems as a robust and innovative component to make the difference on its sorting machines.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 August 2008
Sensor keeps watch on quartz packages
Micro Crystal uses a Cognex In-Sight 5401 to inspect the packaging of ceramic surface-mounted devices.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 August 2008
ID readers aid solar panel quality control
Seamless quality assurance requires the glass plates to be assigned to individual inspection stations by means of DataMatrix code identification.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 July 2008
Code reader stars in logistics terminal
The SoMo 650 is part of a complete mobile business system including a variety of peripheral devices for scanning 2D Direct Part Marks and RFID.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 July 2008
Vision sensors help provide 100% sorting accuracy
Two In-Sight 5100 cameras are placed strategically within the sorting machine to inspect a number of different areas.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 July 2008
Cameras determine glass types at automotive plant
PatMax part and feature location software uses advanced geometric pattern matching technology to reliably and accurately locate parts.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 July 2008
ID technology traces hospital instruments
Each filter can hold around 50 to 100 instruments and each of these filters is marked with a barcode which allows clinic personnel to know that a filter has been correctly packed
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 June 2008
ID readers provide turbocharger traceability
The DataMan 7500 and the DataMan 100 were used to identify the individual code on components in Borg Warner's turbochargers.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 May 2008
Industrial camera improves robotic versatility
Cognex PatMax is a tool for high-precision location of objects using technology that allows it to read and recognise an enormous variety of patterns.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 April 2008
Vision sensor checks small, fast moving parts
The Checker 232 is suitable for applications where small features are being inspected on large parts, such as the inspection of clips and springs on large automotive assemblies.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 March 2008
Rotating mirror creates cheap inspection system
Modular Digits (Modi) developed a rotating mirror head which was combined with an In-Sight camera or a VisionPro system to perform image processing tasks with minimal use of materials.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 February 2008
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