Cognex Corporation (cognex.com) has expanded its 3D vision capabilities with the recent acquisition of two companies specializing in 3D machine vision technology.
Cognex acquired EnShape GmbH (enshape.de/), a maker of advanced 3D vision sensors and software based in Jena, Germany. EnShape’s 3D sensors use patented area-scan technology for fast image capture at high resolution, and eliminate the need to mechanically move objects in front of the device as required with laser line scanners. The company’s team of highly skilled 3D vision engineers will become part of a new Cognex engineering center based in Jena.