Request InfoCognex Corp.Cognex Corp. has released the second version of its PC-based vision system. The Checkpoint II is designed for multicamera guidance, gauging and defect inspection applications. A 400-MHz processor allows the system to inspect faster than previous models -- up to 11,000 parts per minute. The system also supports a wide range of cameras at higher resolutions than before. It still uses point-and-click software that allows customizing, and features an extensive library of MMX-optimized vision software tools, including tools that locate and inspect parts with up to 1/40-pixel accuracy. The system...See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaWEBINARSPhotonics.com 1/12/2023A Proven, Portable, and PIC-Based Methodology for Cultivating a Next-Generation WorkforceWith the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act and growing demand for photonic integrated circuit technology, the semiconductor industry is once again gaining momentum. But even as the U.S. rebuilds...Photonics.com 10/27/2021Fiber Optic Solutions for Medical DevicesSteve Allen provides a brief overview and examples of procedures that continue to push adoption and proliferation of optical fiber-based medical devices. From cosmetic surgery to cutting-edge sensing...Photonics.com 1/9/2023Innovations in Ultrashort-Pulse and RF-Excited CO2 Lasers Expand Materials Processing ApplicationsIndustrial laser materials processing is constantly evolving. Industries as varied as pharmaceutical, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, and textiles, among others, have benefited from new...Photonics.com 7/22/2021STANDARDS UPDATE: Vision Standards: An Overview of Global and A3 DevelopmentsStandards play a key role in the vision and imaging industry by ensuring interoperability of components, increasing market size, and shortening the time it takes to get new products to market. As the...