Free machine vision resources on Cognex's website

The new Explore and Learn section offers access to webinars, seminars, videos, podcasts, white papers and articles covering everything from machine vision and ID code reading basics, to more advanced subjects such as 3D vision, optics, and difficult to read barcodes. Visitors can choose to participate in live events or download materials to their PC to review at their own pace. A key part of the web site is the "Products in Action" animation centre (pictured). This has over 50 examples of Cognex vision and ID products inspecting a range of typical manufactured products. Simple to use and easy to understand, it gives a good introduction to vision technology in action. The site also provides listings and registration opportunities for a wide range of live seminars and classroom training programs offered at Cognex facilities around the world and at customer sites. Useful on-line tools include a Cost Savings Advisor for estimating the value of using machine vision or image-based industrial ID for a particular project, and a Lens Advisor for helping select the most appropriate optics for each application. Visitors have the opportunity to sign up to receive a monthly Cognex e-zine featuring the latest technology, tips, industry news, and emerging developments in machine vision and industrial ID. All of these learning resources can be accessed at the link below.