MACHINE VISION TOOL

A supplier of machine vision systems and industrial ID readers, !%Cognex Corp.%! has released an online tool to help manufacturers calculate the cost reductions they can achieve through using the company’s vision technology. The Cost Savings Advisor asks users a few questions about their production processes as well as which of three types of applications they are considering: product inspection, automation guidance or identification/traceability. The tool is offered in nine languages.