COGNEX CORP

Cognex Corporation provides industrial machine vision systems, vision sensors, vision software, barcode readers, and related optical accessories designed to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks. Its technologies integrate hardware and software to locate, inspect, measure, identify, and trace discrete products and components. The company also offers cloud- and edge-based artificial intelligence vision platforms, along with product maintenance, consulting, and technical training. Cognex serves manufacturing and logistics clients across diverse sectors, with its primary end markets comprising logistics, packaging, consumer electronics, and automotive industries, alongside semiconductor and general industrial manufacturers.

The company operates on an international scale, maintaining in-house optical component manufacturing plants in China and Vietnam, primary third-party assembly contractors in Indonesia and Malaysia, and global distribution centers across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Cognex employs 2,745 workers globally, with over 1,800 based outside the United States, and supports customers through regional sales offices, field service personnel, and an international partner network spanning North America, Europe, Greater China, and other parts of Asia. The text identifies operations across the United States, Europe, and Asia, though a specific headquarters city is not stated.

Summary of the business section of Cognex's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

“As of December 31, 2019 , Cognex employed 2,267 persons, including 1,295 in sales, marketing, and service activities; 563 in research, development, and engineering; 193 in manufacturing and quality assurance; and 216 in information technology, finance, and administration.”