Having not released a new product since March, Cognex Corporation, one of the largest machine vision companies in the world, is back with not one, but two new products. Within two days of each other, Cognex announced VisionPro® 10.0 and VisionPro Deep Learning 2.0, as well as the High Speed Steerable Mirror.Cognex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of image-based products, all of which use artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. Cognex products include machine vision systems, machine vision sensors and barcode readers that are used in factories and distribution centres where they eliminate production and shipping errors.VisionPro 10.0 is a major update of the company’s PC-based platform that delivers fast application performance and simple application setup. VisionPro Deep Learning 2.0 is designed to integrate tightly with VisionPro 10.0, enabling customers to combine deep learning and traditional vision tools in the same application.The new releases also introduce advanced vision tools for precision gauging and inspection applications. SmartLine is the industry’s first hybrid smart tool. It combines deep learning enhanced line finding for complex scenes with precise positional data from traditional vision algorithms.The new VisionPro Deep Learning high-detail segmenter is designed for demanding medical and electronics applications that require precise measurement of scratches, contamination and other defects.“As deep learning gains a foothold in the factory, we are seeing that many applications require more than just traditional vision or deep learning alone – they need both for the best solution”, said Joerg Kuechen, Sr. Vice President of Vision Products. “The new VisionPro makes it easier for users to leverage the full range of powerful Cognex vision technology to address new and increasingly complex vision challenges”.
On the hardware side, the High Speed Steerable Mirror is a patented technology designed for use with the DataMan® 470 barcode reader that supports the large field of view applications with a single compact system.
The new steerable mirror attachment expands DataMan’s field of view both vertically and horizontally, giving 3MP and 5MP barcode readers a resolution greater than a 50MP sensor. Coupled with the latest in liquid lens technology, this system can both change field-of-view and depth of focus. A single DataMan system can now be used for pallet scanning, aggregation, and other large area applications that previously required high-resolution PC-vision or multiple fixed-mount sensors.
The steerable mirror arrives preassembled to the front of a DataMan 470. The unit is configured using a built-in web-based setup wizard, allowing operators to deploy an application in five minutes or less. The user enters their application specifications, and the wizard automatically calculates the optimal scanning pattern, ensuring the highest read rates in the shortest cycle times.
“The High Speed Steerable Mirror changes the game for large area applications that typically require a multi-reader solution”, said Matt Moschner, Cognex’s Sr. Director of ID Products. “Now, e-commerce and logistics companies can get up and running more quickly, and achieve the same high accuracy scanning results with lower maintenance costs”.
You can find more information about Cognex and its two new products on its website.Stay up to date with the most recent automation, machine vision, and robotics news on MVPro. Read the best stories every Friday with our newsletter.
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