VISION SOFTWARE

FOR VISION APPLICATIONS

THE GLOBAL LEADER
IN MACHINE VISION AND INDUSTRIAL BARCODE READING

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Cognex,® the leading supplier of machine vision
and industrial barcode reading solutions.
With over 3.5 million systems installed in facilities YEARS IN THE BUSINESS
around the world and over 41 years of experience,

BILLION 500+
Cognex is focused on industrial machine vision and
image-based barcode reading technology. Deployed
by the world’s top manufacturers, suppliers, and
machine builders, Cognex products ensure that
manufactured items meet the stringent quality
2021 REVENUE CHANNEL PARTNERS
requirements of each industry.
Cognex solutions help customers improve GLOBAL OFFICES IN
manufacturing quality and performance by eliminating
defects, verifying assembly, and tracking information
at every stage of the production process. Smarter
20+ COUNTRIES
3,500,000+
automation using Cognex vision and barcode reading
systems means fewer production errors, which equates
to lower manufacturing costs and higher customer
satisfaction. With the widest range of solutions and
largest network of global vision experts, Cognex is the
best choice to help you Build Your Vision.™
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BUILD YOUR VISION
Cognex vision software provides the power and
flexibility to solve your most challenging machine
vision applications in a PC environment. With easy
integration and the choice of either a programmatic
interface or graphical, point-and-click training,
VisionPro® and VisionPro Deep Learning enable you
VisionPro VisionPro
to automate any task — on the camera of your choice. Deep Learning

Fast and flexible application development

Whether you need vision for inspection or for robotic guidance, Cognex vision software provides rule-based
programming, hybrid smart tools, and deep learning capabilities in prototyping environments that support all
modes of development.

Proven, reliable vision tools

A robust library of industry-leading pattern matching, alignment, inspection, ID, and optical character recognition
(OCR) vision tools solve all of your vision application needs.

Complete hardware independence

With a wide range of camera types and acquisition technology, you have the flexibility to select the camera
and frame grabber that’s right for your application.

VisionPro 10 VisionPro Deep Learning

Powerful software continuum

The Cognex software continuum, consisting of VisionPro and VisionPro Deep Learning, offers a comprehensive
set of machine vision tools inside a common development framework. Compatible across Cognex's extended
product family, this fully integrated solution combines the benefits of deep learning with the simple training of
traditional machine vision, making it the ideal solution for a range of applications and skill levels.

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VISIONPRO
PC-BASED VISION SOFTWARE FOR YOUR MOST
CHALLENGING VISION APPLICATIONS
VisionPro combines best-in-class vision technologies in an easy-
to-use development environment. Powerful enough to automate Key benefits
any vision task, VisionPro leverages extensive tool prototyping to
enable rapid deployment of highly-customizable applications. With
Intuitive development environment
a future-oriented design that includes rule-based and hybrid smart
and modular tool blocks
tools, plus deep learning capabilities, this innovative software is
Graphical interface with drag-and-drop
ready to support your vision needs for today and tomorrow.
programming simplifies setup

QuickBuild environment shortens development time Powerful machine

VisionPro 10 makes it simple to automate vision tasks with the learning technology
QuickBuild prototyping environment. Using the intuitive graphical Easy to develop “edge learning” tools
interface and point-and-click training, you can easily configure automate complex vision tasks in minutes
acquisition, select, and optimize tools, and make pass/fail
decisions, with no prior programming experience required. Industry-leading vision tools
Modular tools blocks enable users to quickly create and reuse Comprehensive toolset of rule-based and
components, further supporting fast and flexible deployment. hybrid smart tools solves a broad range
of applications
QuickBuild workflow
Acquire Optimize Customize
1
images
2
vision tools
3
application
Unmatched programming flexibility
.NET programming interface (C# API)
and a C++ API deliver high customization
and configurability
Make pass/fail Communicate
4 5 6 Deploy
decisions and control Performance optimization
Robust design accommodates multi-core
and multi-threaded processors

Microsoft Windows OS support

Quick integration of deep learning tools Compatibility with common operating
system offers graphical prototyping
VisionPro enables easy integration of Cognex's deep learning
and programming
technology. From the drag-and-drop interface within QuickBuild,
users can load a trained VisionPro Deep Learning workspace
and link it with any VisionPro tool for pre- or post-processing.
Integration into a common development environment streamlines
application deployment and gives users greater flexibility in
building custom solutions.

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VISIONPRO
DEEP LEARNING
DEEP LEARNING-BASED SOFTWARE FOR COMPLEX
INSPECTION, LOCATION, CLASSIFICATION,
AND CHARACTER RECOGNITION
VisionPro Deep Learning is a deep learning-based image Finds and counts complex
analysis software that solves challenging applications. features and objects
It automates tasks that are too complicated and time-
consuming to program with rule-based algorithms, while
providing a consistency and speed that aren’t possible with
manual inspection.
VisionPro Deep Learning tolerates natural variation and
differentiates between acceptable and unacceptable
anomalies to simplify development of highly variable
Detects anomalies and
applications including:
cosmetic defects
▪ Defect detection and segmentation
▪ Material classification
▪ Assembly verification and part location
▪ Character reading, including distorted print

Designed for factory automation

VisionPro Deep Learning is optimized for real-world Classifies and sorts objects
and complete scenes
industrial image analysis, requiring vastly smaller image
sets and shorter training and validation periods. Non-vision
experts can train applications and generate accurate results
in minutes.
Unlike traditional, rule-based tools, VisionPro Deep Learning
tools are trained by example. Choose between Blue Locate,
Red Analyze, Green Classify, and Blue Read to choose/
deploy the tools that's right for your application.
Reads challenging and
deformed characters

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VISIONPRO
DEEP LEARNING
INTUITIVE AND GRAPHICAL TRAINING
The graphical training interface
within VisionPro Deep Learning
simplifies the task of collecting
images, training the neural
network, and testing it on a
variety of image sets. The unique
tool-chaining capability lets users
break down their problem into
smaller steps, making it faster
and easier to deploy applications.
Image TBD

DEEP LEARNING TRAINING PROCESS

TRAINING PHASE
1 Load sample images 2 Characterize 3 Train 4 Deliver results 5 Validate 6 Refine

Integrate to Machine

VISION TOOLS
DEPLOYMENT PHASE
Acquire Analyze & 3 Deliver
1 images
2 interpret pass/fail result

PASS FAIL

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VISION TOOLS
THE INDUSTRY’S LEADING VISION TOOLSET
Cognex vision software offers an extensive library of tools that addresses a wide spectrum of applications, from
simple to complex. Industry-proven, rule-based tools offer reliable, highly accurate automation, while hybrid smart
tools leverage the capabilities of both rule-based vision and deep learning.

PatMax LineMax
The industry standard for part and feature location. Advanced line finding under low contrast and
noisy conditions.

Trained image Confusing background Noisy background Low contrast

Identification and Verification Smart Tools

Optimized ID reading and character verification. Combining the best features of rule-based vision
and deep learning technologies.
IDMax OCVMax

Glass Glass

Metal Metal

Degraded Data Matrix codes Vertical shift dot-matrix font Smart Line line detection tool

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ViDi EL Tools
Using a set of pre-trained algorithms, ViDi™ EL tools make machine learning easier to use than ever.

ViDi EL Classify ViDi EL OCR

ViDi EL Classify identifies and sorts parts based on ViDi EL OCR deciphers badly deformed, skewed,
multiple features or characteristics, enabling users to and poorly etched characters using optical character
classify defects into different categories and correctly recognition (OCR).
identify parts with variation.

OK Scratch

Dent Missing

VisionPro Deep Learning

A variety of best-in-class, deep learning-based tools automate tasks that introduce significant variation.

Focused Mode High-Detail Mode

Scratch Stain

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VISION ACCESSORIES
Cognex vision accessories easily integrate with VisionPro and VisionPro Deep Learning software. Choose
from a wide selection of industrial cameras, frame grabbers, and I/O cards to build a solution that meets your
application requirements.

Cognex Industrial Cameras (CIC)

Cognex industrial cameras provide a proven data
interface and deliver robust performance in a compact
form factor. These small, lightweight cameras range from
value models to high-performance hardware and are
available in area scan and line scan formats.

GigE Vision Frame Grabber

The GigE Vision Frame Grabber supports PoE (Power over Ethernet) and
provides four independent Gigabit Ethernet ports for multiple device connections.
It is compatible with a range of cameras, from legacy systems to the latest vision
technology, and enables simultaneous multi-camera acquisition.

CC24 I/O Card

The Cognex CC24 is an I/O integration card that connects to factory devices using
industrial protocols. It is the recommended integration card for organizations building
their own industrial PCs and deploying new vision applications.

IPC5 Vision Controller

The industrial IPC5 offers high-speed parallel image acquisition and includes a rich
set of discrete I/O and encoder inputs and networking capabilities for common factory
protocols. This network-ready vision controller comes pre-installed with Cognex
vision software and provides the flexibility to combine up to four area scan or line
scan cameras.

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THE MOST
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Semiconductor
▪ Wafer and die alignment
▪ Wafer and IC package ID
▪ Semiconductor and PCBA inspection
▪ Fiducial alignment

Consumer Electronics
▪ Pre-assembly component check
▪ Robot guidance and alignment
▪ Touch panel assembly and alignment
▪ Barcode reading

Medical
▪ Medical device ID and traceability
▪ Weld and adhesive inspection
▪ Surface defect detection
▪ Optical character recognition

Pharmaceutical
▪ Package and tablet inspections
▪ Safety seal presence and verification
▪ 1D, 2D, date and lot code reading
▪ Label presence and verification

Automotive
▪ Part inspection
▪ Part orientation and presence
detection
▪ Part and assembly inspections
▪ DPM code reading

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 COGNEX GLOBAL SERVICES
Customers get more than software when they purchase from Cognex. They get a company focused exclusively on machine
vision, with the most comprehensive application experience. Add direct, high-quality worldwide service and support, and it’s easy
to see why Cognex is the machine vision company that industries rely on.

Technical Support
Product Training
Hardware Programs
Product Lifecycle
When it comes to protecting your machine vision
investment, Cognex understands that responsive,
expert service is an expectation all customers
should have. Cognex serves an international
customer base from offices located throughout
the Americas, Europe, and Asia and through a
global network of highly-trained partners, system
integrators, and distributors.
From development to deployment, Cognex is there

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to help you get your vision systems up and running
as fast as possible. Whether you’re considering OFFICES IN COUNTRIES
machine vision for the first time or are already an
expert user, Cognex global services provide the
expertise to help your organization succeed.

cognex.com/support/cognex-services
500+ GLOBAL PARTNERS
IN 30 COUNTRIES

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BUILD YOUR VISION
2D VISION SYSTEMS
Cognex machine vision systems are unmatched in their ability to inspect,
identify and guide parts. They are easy to deploy and provide reliable,
repeatable performance for common to complex tasks.
www.cognex.com/machine-vision

3D VISION SYSTEMS
Cognex laser profilers and area scan 3D vision systems provide ultimate
ease of use, power and flexibility to achieve reliable and accurate
measurement results for the most challenging 3D applications.
www.cognex.com/3D-vision-systems

VISION SOFTWARE
Cognex vision software provides industry leading vision technologies,
from traditional machine vision to deep learning-based image analysis,
to meet any development needs.
www.cognex.com/vision-software

BARCODE READERS
Cognex industrial barcode readers and mobile terminals with patented
algorithms provide the highest read rates for 1D, 2D and DPM codes
regardless of the barcode symbology, size, quality, printing method or surface.
www.cognex.com/barcodereaders

Companies around the world rely on Cognex vision and barcode reading
solutions to optimize quality, drive down costs and control traceability.

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