The world’s leading provider of AI machine vision solutions for industrial automation

Cognex vision, barcode reading, and logistics products make it easy to deploy, maintain, and expand machine vision-powered solutions that ensure quality, cut costs, and improve results.

Cognex AI: Advanced + Easy

Cognex has long been a leader in developing new AI technologies that make machine vision more capable and easier to use. 

  • 2018: Our AI vision software, VisionPro Deep Learning, significantly improved inspection results on variable parts.  
  • 2020: We unveiled the In-Sight D900, the world’s first machine vision system with embedded AI.
  • 2022: The In-Sight 2800 put advanced AI into an easy-to-use package that gets applications running in minutes.
  • 2024: We released the In-Sight L38, the world’s first AI-powered 3D vision system.
  • 2025: Our DataMan 290 and 390 barcode readers launched with built-in AI positioning, decoding, and reading. 
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“Within 5 minutes we’re up and running decoding 2D barcodes.”

We asked Grantek, a systems integrator based in Chicago, USA, to take a look at the DataMan 290 barcode reader and give us their thoughts. Watch as they explore the easy-to-use setup experience and the power behind AI-enhanced code reading.




Hear from top Cognex customers

Our customers come from across the globe and a wide range of industries, including automotive, electronics, logistics, consumer goods, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and more. Find out how Cognex supports their success.




“If I would have to describe working with Cognex in three words, they would probably be: professional, reliable, and easy.”

—Denis Schmidt, Director of Sales & Marketing, OCTUM GmbH