Cognex Acquires 3D Vision, Industrial ID Companies
NATICK, MA -- Cognex announced the acquisition of two technology companies in the fast-growing areas of 3D vision and industrial ID.
On Nov. 30, Cognex acquired Boulder, CO-based Chiaro Technologies, maker of a 3D machine vision sensor called Cloudburst. The sensor offers high-speed, real-time 3D image streaming that is useful in applications where speed is more important than capturing a high resolution image. Cognex said the technology is complementary to the company’s high-performance 3D sensors.
On Dec. 9, Cognex also acquired Webscan, a developer of barcode verification tools based in Longmont, CO. Webscan’s solution enables manufacturers to ensure that barcodes marked on packages, parts and components are applied accurately before items are shipped, and verifies that codes comply with industry standards.
“These acquisitions add important capabilities in two high-growth areas of Cognex’s business,” said Robert J. Willett, president and CEO of Cognex. “The Cloudburst sensor enables Cognex to address a wider range of applications and price points in the fast-growing 3D vision market. And the combination of Webscan’s verification software with our DataMan product line will enable Cognex to provide the industry’s broadest range of high-performance and easy-to-use verification solutions.”
Other Cognex acquisitions in 3D vision during 2016 include 3D vision software maker AQSense in August and 3D vision sensor manufacturer EnShape in October.
