Cognex develops machine vision and barcode reading systems that help factories and warehouses automate inspection, identification, and tracking.

Cognex is a U.S. industrial technology company that develops machine vision systems, sensors, software and barcode readers. Its products help manufacturers and logistics operators inspect quality, identify items and automate production and distribution tasks. The company increasingly incorporates AI into its vision tools to simplify deployment and improve inspection capabilities. Cognex common stock trades on Nasdaq under CGNX.