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Cognex Corporation's new PowerGrid technology is a texture-based location algorithm that takes a novel inside-out approach to reading 2D matrix and Direct Part Mark (DPM) codes.

The Piston Group (TPG), located in Michigan, and Missouri, USA, builds cooling modules for a variety of vehicles on five different assembly lines, each building more than 50 variants according to customer demand. Many inspections are performed on each module, including build variation, electrical connection integrity and dimensional accuracy.

Cognex Corporation has introduced a line of new position tools, coloured lighting and filters, and a new sensor model - the Checker 4G7X - to expand the practical applications of its Checker 4G line of machine vision sensors. Checker now offers a new pattern-based position tool that supports 360-degree rotation to verify object location regardless of its position on the production line.

Cognex has relocated its UK head office at Silverstone, Northamptonshire. Set within the world-renowned circuit at the home of British racing, the Silverstone Innovation Centre was chosen as the ideal location for an engineering and innovation driven company. The new office suite provides a conference room with an enviable view as well as a state-of-the-art training facility for vision seminars and workshops.

Cognex Corporation has added the Checker 4G Series to its line of vision sensors, which now adds Ethernet networking for remote setup and monitoring, PLC communication through EtherNet/IP and Profinet, and the ability to save inspection images to an FTP server. The user can configure the device as a presence or measurement sensor to inspect and error proof his or her manufacturing process.

Cognex Corporation has released the latest version of its DataMan handheld industrial ID scanner. The rugged DataMan 8000 Series is designed for the factory floor and offers advanced code reading based on IDMax technology for reading 1D and 2D codes regardless of size, quality, printing method or surface.