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		Cognex adds software to DataMan ID readers - 11/18/08 Software expands the decoding capabilities of the DataMan 100 vision-based ID readers to read up to 128 codes.

		Cognex hosts free machine vision seminars - 11/02/08 Half-day event shows how easy it is to set up and deploy vision systems for automated inspection tasks in the automotive, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, and other industries.

		Cognex releases Checker 252 vision sensor - 10/15/08 Checker 252 can verify height, width, and diameter and deliver reliable pass/fail results on high-speed production lines.

		Cognex enhances VisionView operator display panel - 09/18/08 VisionView 1.1 lets operators view and closely monitor what the vision systems are doing on their production lines.

		Cognex Promotes Justin Testa to Executive VP - 05/07/08 Testa joined Cognex in 1983 as a sales engineer, held various positions and, in 2007, was promoted to Group Business Manager of the Modular Vision Systems Division.

		Cognex adds vision case histories to web site - 04/08/08 Site has 80 application case studies, selectable by industry and application, to show how Cognex customers are benefiting from machine vision.

		Cognex hosts machine vision seminars - 04/02/08 Each half-day event will show how easy it is to set up and deploy vision systems for automated inspection tasks in the automotive, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, medical, and electronics industries.

		Cognex introduces DataMan 700 handheld ID readers - 03/26/08 DataMan 750 and 710 use an advanced image formation system to optimally illuminate marks on a wide range of surfaces.

		Cognex introduces In-Sight Micro vision system - 03/10/08 In-Sight Micro vision system packs a complete vision system into a small package that measures just 30mm x 30mm x 60mm.

		Cognex introduces Checker 232 Vision Sensor - 02/20/08 Checker 232 inspects small features over a wide area at rates up to 1,500 parts per minute.

		Cognex offers free Vision software - 01/31/08 A free trial version of VisionPro 5.0 software is available for download from the new Cognex web site.

		Cognex introduces DataMan 100V fixed-mount data matrix verifiers - 12/13/07 DataMan 100V verifiers check the quality of Data Matrix codes to ensure only well marked parts enter the manufacturing and supply chains.

		Cognex announces MVS-8600e frame grabbers - 08/30/07 MVS-8600e family of frame grabbers connect Camera Link cameras through the PCI Express (PCIe) interface.

		Cognex expands wafer reader line - 08/16/07 The In-Sight 1720 provides semiconductor fabs and equipment with automated wafer identification.

		Cognex introduces Checker 200 inspection sensors - 05/15/07 Checker 200 inspection sensors offer built-in lighting, variable working distance, and inspections at rates faster than 6000 parts per minute.

		Cognex introduces fast In-Sight 5600 vision sensors - 04/10/07 In-Sight 5600 vision sensors have twice the processing speed and memory of the company's previous products. Standard (640x480) resolution and two-megapixel (1600x1200) models have an IP67 (NEMA 4) rating to withstand dust and wash down.

		Cognex introduces DataMan 7500V portable 2D code verifier - 03/01/07 The DataMan 7500V handheld verification unit accurately verifies the quality of direct-marked and printed 2D codes. It enables compliance to the AIM (Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility) Direct Part Mark (DPM) Quality Guideline DPM1-2006.

		COGNEX introduces tiny DataMan 100 1D and 2D code reader - 02/21/07 The DataMan 100 reads 1D and 2D codes including UPC/EAN/JAN, Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Interleaved 2 of 5, Data Matrix, QR Code, and microQR Code. They are suitable for identifying items marked with 1D or 2D codes in the automotive, packaging, electronics, medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

		Cognex introduces entry-level DVT 535C color vision sensor - 02/14/07 DVT 535C has a compete set of color tools for sorting, color match and defect detection applications. It comes with Intellect software that facilitates setup, integration, and maintenance, and is backward compatible with FrameWork.

		Cognex adds more color to VisionPro PC-vision systems - 01/26/07 The new color offerings include dedicated tools for color sorting, color identification and color monitoring. These tools provide reliable color detection in automated inspection and quality assurance applications.

		Cognex offers free seminars, workshops and training programs - 10/27/06 Participants can learn at their own pace and experience first hand how machine vision can help them stay competitive by driving down costs, increasing production and ensuring customer satisfaction. The Cognex University program provides many innovative educational options for beginners and advanced users.

		Cognex names Eric Ceyrolle Executive VP of Worldwide Sales and Marketing - 10/20/06 Ceyrolle will be responsible for managing Cognex's direct sales organization as well as all of its channel sales worldwide for the company's Modular Vision Systems Division, the largest division at Cognex.

		Cognex hosts free machine vision seminars, starting in August - 08/15/06 Free machine vision seminars for manufacturing professionals run from August through December and are held in major cities throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. These popular half-day events show how machine vision can be applied to improve quality and reduce costs.

		Cognex software speeds deployment of vision guided robots - 08/08/06 Cognex Corporation announced In-Sight® Explorer software release 3.3 for In-Sight vision sensors. The software includes new calibration, communication, and other tools that minimize integration time when deploying vision in robotic guidance and inspection applications.

		New full-featured vision sensors at entry-level prices - 06/29/06 “The DVT 515 and 535 are not limited to a single or even a few generic machine vision functions, but handle a much broader range of applications than similarly-priced vision sensors,” said Kris Nelson, Cognex Senior Vice President, Vision Sensors. “It's also very easy for users to combine vision tools to inspect, measure, count, find features and compare patterns in order to automate inspection and ensure quality in a variety of applications and industries.”

		Cognex enhances vision systems - 05/31/06 VisionPro's new interactive tools make it fast and easy to evaluate, implement, and deploy multi-camera applications without programming. Enhancements include: QuickBuild environment defines image acquisition, vision tools, and accept/reject criteria; Communications Explorer sends inspection results to input/output lines and communication devices; and Optional Scripting extends QuickBuild without programming the entire application. • The Application Wizard automatically generates a runtime application with an operator interface in a matter of minutes.

		Cognex Acquires Assistware, Developer of Lane Departure Warning Systems - 05/22/06 AssistWare's LDW system uses a small video camera and machine vision technology to watch the road ahead and alert drivers if they unintentionally leave their lane, or if their driving pattern becomes erratic. In a recent U.S. Department of Transportation study, AssistWare's LDW technology was shown to significantly reduce unintended lane departures, which are known to be a major cause of truck accidents.

		Cognex's Checker Sensor Doesn't Need a PLC - 03/22/06 Checker sensors use patterns to detect and inspect parts, providing unmatched reliability. The Checker 101E eliminates the cost and complexity of a PLC for part tracking and rejection on variable-speed lines.

		Cognex Acts Against Abusive Patent Trolling - 03/20/06 Cognex Corporation announced that it has served a complaint against Acacia Research Corporation and Veritec, Inc. The complaint was filed in the United States District Court in Minnesota. Cognex is seeking a declaration that U.S. Patent 5,612,524, which claims to cover a system for reading 2D symbology, is invalid, unenforceable, and not infringed by either Cognex or by any users of Cognex products.

		Cognex to Host DPM Identification Seminars - 03/02/06 The Understanding Direct Part Mark Identification half-day events cover the most important factors to consider when implementing DPM ID for part traceability in the automotive, aerospace, healthcare, electronics and defense industries. Anyone with a DPM application in the assembly and parts supply chain will appreciate this highly informative seminar. Participants will learn how to implement a reliable DPM traceability program that includes marking, reading, verification and process control. The program contains valuable information to help manufacturers achieve DPM ID requirements and traceability goals.

		Cognex to Host Pharmaceutical Vision Seminars - 02/16/06 Cognex announced a new series of free machine vision seminars exclusively for pharmaceutical industry professionals involved with packaging operations. This brand new series of seminars called, "Applying Machine Vision to Pharmaceutical Packaging," are half-day events that show how easy it is to integrate, validate, maintain and use the latest generation of machine vision systems to ensure label accuracy, package integrity and product traceability.

		Cognex Introduces Vision Sensor With Remote-head Camera - 02/09/06 The In-Sight 5400R has a separate camera and processor that can be mounted up to 15 meters apart and connected by a cable. The camera meets IEC specifications for shock and vibration, and has an IP67 (NEMA 6) rating to withstand dust and wash down.

		Cognex to Host Free Machine Vision Seminars in North America - 01/26/06 The popular Understanding and Applying Machine Vision Sensors half-day events show how vision sensors can perform automated inspection tasks in the automotive, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, medical, and electronics industries.

		Cognex announces Handheld Readers for Direct Part Mark Identification - 01/04/06 The DataMan 7500 reads all printed and Direct Part Mark (DPM) codes for manufacturers implementing part traceability programs in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, healthcare, and defense industries.

		Cognex Announces UID Compliant Direct Part Mark (DPM) Verifier - 11/10/05

		Cognex Announces Ease-of-use Software for DVT Vision Sensors - 10/13/05

		Cognex Introduces Stainless Steel In-Sight® Vision Sensor - 09/26/05

		Cognex Announces New Software for In-Sight Vision Sensors - 09/20/05

		Cognex Publishes New Direct Part Mark (DPM) Verification Report - 08/12/05

		Cognex To Host Free Machine Vision Seminars in US, Canada, Mexico & Puerto Rico - 07/19/05

		Cognex Introduces Next-generation Wafer Reader - 07/12/05

		Cognex Partners with Lockheed Martin to Help DOD Contractors Meet New Government Requirements for Parts Identification - 06/28/05

		Cognex Announces Free Trial Software for Checker Sensor - 06/21/05

		Cognex Announces FireWire Acquistion Software for PC Vision Systems - 05/18/05

		Cognex Announces High-performance Camera Link Frame Grabbers - 05/18/05

		Cognex Corporation Acquires DVT - 05/10/05

		Cognex Announces High-performance Optical Character Verification System, Supports 21 CFR Part 11 Regulations - 04/26/05

		Cognex Announces Powerful Two Megapixel Vision Sensor - 04/13/05

		Cognex Announces .NET Support for VisionPro PC Vision Software - 03/24/05

		Cognex to Host Free Machine Vision Seminars - 01/21/05

		Cognex Announces Two New ID Readers for 1 and 2 Dimensional Codes - 01/11/05

		Cognex Introduces Checker - A Breakthrough in Presence Sensing - 11/08/04

		Cognex Adds Color and High-Resolution Offerings to In-Sight Family of Industrial-Grade Vision Sensors - 10/28/04

		Honeywell And Cognex Expand Alliance To Supply Web Imaging Systems In Canada - 09/27/04

		Cognex Announces IAQG Code Quality Metrics On In-Sight - 09/13/04

		Cognex To Host Free Direct Part Mark Identification (DPMI) Seminars - 09/13/04

		Cognex Announces World-Class Industrial ID Readers - 08/31/04

		Cognex Announces a Tenfold Improvement In Feature Location Performance For In-Sight - 08/03/04

		Cognex Reports Significant Growth in Both Revenue and Net Income - 08/02/04

		Cognex Further Extends Industry-Leading PatMax Technology - 07/12/04

		Cognex To Host Free Machine Vision Seminars in July & August - 07/06/04

		Cognex Receives $2M Order From Leading Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer - 06/18/04

		Cognex Machine Vision Selected By Pitney Bowes - 06/17/04

		Cognex Machine Vision Selected By Campbell Soup - 06/09/04

		Cognex Introduces Breakthrough Industrial Code Reading Software - 05/04/04

		Cognex Publishes Guide To Direct Part Mark Identification - 04/29/04

		Cognex Corporation Announces Dramatic Increases in Bookings, Revenues and Profits - 04/21/04

		Cognex Introduces Industrial-Grade Vision Sensors - 03/24/04

		Cognex Achieves Preferred Supplier Status With Ford Motor Company - 03/16/04

		Cognex Named Preferred Machine Vision Supplier By Leading German Automotive Engineering Firm - 03/04/04

		Cognex Offers Free In-Sight Explorer Trial Software - 02/27/04

		Cognex Wins Landmark Ruling Against Lemelson Partnership - 01/26/04

		Cognex To Host Another Series of Free Machine Vision Seminars - 01/13/04

		Cognex Introduces New Frame Grabber For High-Speed Analog Cameras - 12/03/03

		Cognex Unveils New Ease-Of-Use Software For In-Sight Vision Sensors - 11/25/03

		Cognex Corporation Ships 200,000th Machine Vision System -

		Cognex Launches Certified Vision Integrator Program -

		Cognex “Stretches” The Limits Of Geometric Pattern Matching -

		Cognex Introduces Prober Retrofit Kit for Wafer ID -

		Cognex Adds New Training And Inspection Tools to VisionPro -

		Cognex Announces New Code-Reading Capability for the Pharmaceutical Industry -

		Cognex Introduces New High-Performance Frame Grabbers -

		Cognex Introduces 'State of the Art' Digital CMOS Machine Vision Camera -

		Cognex Offers Valuable VisionGuide Reference -

		Cognex Corporation Enters Into New Markets for Machine Vision Systems -

		Cognex is First Machine Vision Supplier Certified to Award Continuing Education Units -

		Cognex Corporation Aquires Siemens' Semiconductor Wafer Identification Business -

		Cognex to Host 100 Free Machine Vision Seminars Nationwide -

		Cognex to Host Free Machine Vision Seminars -

		Samsung Selects Cognex Wafer Reader for Advanced Memory Chip Plants -

		Cognex Announces New Auto ID Capabilities for the Pharmaceutical Industry -

		Cognex to Host FreeMachine Vision Seminars -

		Cognex Sues Matrox--Lawsuit Claims Infringement of Machine Vision Patent -

		Cognex Announces Free Report on Buying Vision Sensors -

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