Cognex Acquires Two 3D Vision Firms
NATICK, MA – Cognex has acquired two companies specializing in 3D machine vision technology.
On Oct. 27, Cognex acquired EnShape, a maker of 3D vision sensors and software in Jena, Germany. The company’s team of 3D vision engineers will become part of a new Cognex engineering center based there.
On Aug. 30, Cognex completed the acquisition of AQSense, a provider of 3D vision software in Girona, Spain. The company’s software engineers joined Cognex’s 3D engineering team upon the closing of the acquisition.
“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 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.”
No financial terms were disclosed.
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