COGNEX

Fixed-wing UAV Software

Global leader in industrial machine vision technology, providing machine vision systems and industrial barcode readers and verifiers.

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Highlights

3 facts

Founded 1981
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COGNEX — Founded: 1981. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:founded

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_cognex_founded,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {COGNEX — Founded},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:founded},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:cognex:founded",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "COGNEX — Founded",
  "author": [
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      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:founded",
  "issued": {
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        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Employees 1001-5000
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COGNEX — Employees: 1001-5000. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:employee_range

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_cognex_employee_range,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {COGNEX — Employees},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:employee_range},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:cognex:employee_range",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "COGNEX — Employees",
  "author": [
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      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:employee_range",
  "issued": {
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        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Tracked signals (12mo) 32
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COGNEX — Tracked signals (12mo): 32. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-05-09; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:signal_count

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_cognex_signal_count,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {COGNEX — Tracked signals (12mo)},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:signal_count},
  note = {As of 2026-05-09; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:cognex:signal_count",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "COGNEX — Tracked signals (12mo)",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:signal_count",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        5,
        9
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-05-09; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

What they do

3 products

ProductLaunchEnvironmentStatusCitation
In-Sight L38 3D 2024 Indoor LIMITED
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COGNEX — Product: In-Sight L38 3D. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:product:in-sight-l38-3d

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_cognex_product_in-sight-l38-3d,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {COGNEX — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:product:in-sight-l38-3d},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:cognex:product:in-sight-l38-3d",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "COGNEX — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:product:in-sight-l38-3d",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
In-Sight — Indoor FIELDED
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COGNEX — Product: In-Sight. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:product:in-sight

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_cognex_product_in-sight,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {COGNEX — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:product:in-sight},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:cognex:product:in-sight",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "COGNEX — Product",
  "author": [
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      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:product:in-sight",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
VisionPro — Indoor FIELDED
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COGNEX — Product: VisionPro. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:product:visionpro

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_cognex_product_visionpro,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {COGNEX — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:product:visionpro},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:cognex:product:visionpro",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "COGNEX — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:product:visionpro",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Scale & activity

1 deal · $500M disclosed · 32 signals

32 tracked signals ▅█▇▁ latest 9 May 2026
DateDealValue / typeEvidenceCitation
11 Feb 2026 Cognex Share Repurchase Authorization Increase $500M source ↗
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COGNEX — PARTNERSHIP: Cognex Share Repurchase Authorization Increase. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-02-11; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:deal:2026-02-11-partnership

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_cognex_deal_2026-02-11-partnership,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {COGNEX — PARTNERSHIP},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:deal:2026-02-11-partnership},
  note = {As of 2026-02-11; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:cognex:deal:2026-02-11-partnership",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "COGNEX — PARTNERSHIP",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:deal:2026-02-11-partnership",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        2,
        11
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-02-11; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Deployment sites: searched, not found. We searched the available record and found no published evidence.

Network

9 people

The largest relationship set is summarized here with a five-item preview.

PersonRoleCitation
A. Ganguly Analyst/Author (Zacks)
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COGNEX — Person: A. Ganguly — Analyst/Author (Zacks). robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:person:a-ganguly

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_cognex_person_a-ganguly,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {COGNEX — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:person:a-ganguly},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:cognex:person:a-ganguly",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "COGNEX — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:person:a-ganguly",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Chris Donato Board Director (newly appointed)
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COGNEX — Person: Chris Donato — Board Director (newly appointed). robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:person:chris-donato

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_cognex_person_chris-donato,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {COGNEX — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:person:chris-donato},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:cognex:person:chris-donato",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "COGNEX — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:person:chris-donato",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
COGNEX Press Contact —
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COGNEX — Person: COGNEX Press Contact. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:person:cognex-press-contact

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_cognex_person_cognex-press-contact,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {COGNEX — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:person:cognex-press-contact},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:cognex:person:cognex-press-contact",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "COGNEX — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:person:cognex-press-contact",
  "issued": {
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        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Dennis Fehr CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
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Plain text

COGNEX — Person: Dennis Fehr — CFO (Chief Financial Officer). robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:person:dennis-fehr

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_cognex_person_dennis-fehr,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {COGNEX — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:person:dennis-fehr},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:cognex:person:dennis-fehr",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "COGNEX — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:person:dennis-fehr",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Dianne Parrotte Former Board Director (retired)
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Plain text

COGNEX — Person: Dianne Parrotte — Former Board Director (retired). robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:person:dianne-parrotte

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_cognex_person_dianne-parrotte,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {COGNEX — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:person:dianne-parrotte},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:cognex:person:dianne-parrotte",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "COGNEX — Person",
  "author": [
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      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/cognex/#fact:cognex:person:dianne-parrotte",
  "issued": {
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        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
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Analysis

Research Report: COGNEX

quick report · 9 Mar 2026 · 9 sources · 2,177 words

This report analyzes Cognex Corporation, a global leader in machine vision and AI-enabled inspection systems for factory automation. It covers the company's product portfolio (In-Sight smart cameras, VisionPro software, 3D/AI systems), competitive positioning against peers like Keyence and Teledyne, financial performance including Q4 2025 results, and 2026 operational outlook including cost reduction initiatives and margin targets.

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  • Risk register and source appendix
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Cite this dossier

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

COGNEX company dossier. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/cognex/

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_cognex_dossier,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {COGNEX company dossier},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/cognex/},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "title": "COGNEX company dossier",
  "author": [
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    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/cognex/",
  "issued": {
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        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15 · schema 1.0.0 · data changed 23 Jul 2026

People9

Named individuals associated with this company.

  • A. GangulyAnalyst/Author (Zacks)
  • Chris DonatoBoard Director (newly appointed)
  • COGNEX Press Contact
  • Dennis FehrCFO (Chief Financial Officer)
  • Dianne ParrotteFormer Board Director (retired)
  • Matt MoschnerPresident and Chief Executive Officer
  • N. HensonAuthor/Analyst (TIKR.com)
  • Robert WillettFormer Board Director (retired)
  • Sami AtiyaBoard Director (newly appointed)

Deals & events1

Funding, contracts, partnerships and acquisitions on record.

Signals1

Collected mentions that contributed to this profile.

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