DataMan ID Readers With Integrated Liquid Lens

NATICK, MA, USA, 5 October, 2009, Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) has expanded its DataMan® 200 line of fixed-mount image-based ID readers with three new models with integrated liquid lens. The following new DataMan models make it easier than ever to leverage the variable focus capability and quick system setup of liquid lens technology:

DataMan 200S with integrated liquid lens
For decoding well-formed 1D and 2D codes on a uniform background at five decodes per second.

DataMan 200Q high-speed reader with integrated liquid lens
A high-speed ID reader for decoding well-formed codes on a uniform background. Delivers up to 45 decodes per second.

DataMan 200X with IDMax® and integrated liquid lens
A high-speed ID reader for the most challenging direct marked codes. Delivers up to 45 decodes per second.

The wide range of performance options offered by the DataMan 200 means that users can select the features, speed and price point best suited to their application. The ultra-small packaging of the DataMan 200 makes the system easy to integrate into equipment or onto production lines where space is tight. All DataMan 200 models offer Ethernet connectivity for faster communication speed and easier integration with factory controls.

For more information on the DataMan 200 fixed-mount ID reader, visit http://www.cognex.com/dm200.

About Cognex
Cognex Corporation is the global leader in vision-based inspection, guidance and identification systems. Companies throughout the world use Cognex vision systems to improve product quality, reduce manufacturing costs and track parts on their production lines. All Cognex products incorporate innovative technology that has led the world for over twenty-five years, and are universally recognized as offering the highest accuracy, reliability and performance. With more than half a million systems installed, inspecting billions of products every day, Cognex helps manufacturers operating in all industry sectors to isolate defective parts, optimize production processes and implement full traceability programs. With headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, USA, and offices throughout the Americas, Japan, Europe and Asia, Cognex provides exceptional customer support through teams of local experts and a network of over 300 approved partners. Visit Cognex on-line at www.cognex.com.