I Can See Clearly Now

Cognex (Natick, MA) introduced Advantage Image Engines, a family of programmable vision devices for original equipment manufacturers. The engine offers 1D barcode and 2D data matrix code reading, plus a full suite of Cognex vision tools. The Advantage Image Engines is designed for easy integration into commercial and industrial equipment and feature a modular design that provides more user control over lighting, communication, and optics. The engine uses the same code-reading algorithms found in Cognex industrial ID readers, and its coding software allows for the reading of 1D and 2D codes on almost any surface.