In an effort to expand its 3D vision capabilities, Cognex Corporation has announced the acquisition of EnShape and AQSense, two companies specializing in 3D machine vision technology.
Based in Jena, Germany, EnShape develops 3D vision sensors and software. The company’s 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 3D vision engineers will become of a new Cognex engineering center based in Jena.
Cognex also acquired AQSense, a provider of 3D vision software based in Girona, Spain. The company develops and sells a library of field-tested 3D vision tools and a configuration software package that helps customers set up their 3D vision applications. AQSense software engineers joined Cognex’s 3D engineering team upon the closing of the acquisition in August.
"We see a growing number of opportunities for 3D vision in industries such as automotive, consumer electronics and logistics, to name just a few," said Joerg Kuechen, Vice President of Vision Products for Cognex. "We believe that our acquisition of these two companies, especially the addition of two highly experienced new engineering teams, will accelerate our ability to bring innovative new 3D products to market."
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