Precision You Can Trust, Safety You Can Rely On.
AI-Powered Vision for Automotive Manufacturing
By 2030, electronics and safety systems could account for 50% of a new vehicle’s cost.
Automakers and suppliers are under constant pressure to meet evolving safety regulations while maintaining high throughput and minimizing defects.
As vehicle technology advances, in-house manufacturing teams and tiered suppliers must scale inspection solutions, detect subtle defects early, and quickly adapt to new quality challenges.
Manual inspections struggle to keep pace with production demands, leading to inconsistencies and missed defects in airbags, brakes, seatbelts, electrical systems, and ADAS components—where precision is critical.
AI-driven machine vision solutions enhance quality control by automating defect detection, reducing deployment times, and ensuring safety-critical components meet stringent performance standards.
Prevent Recalls and Costly Liability Issues
Faulty safety components can lead to multi-million-dollar recalls and lawsuits. Machine vision improves quality, reducing risk and protecting your brand.
Eliminate Human Error in Safety-Critical Components
Manual inspections are prone to fatigue and inconsistency—automated vision delivers precise, consistent quality control.
Automate Safety Inspections to Meet Regulatory Standards
Comply with FMVSS crash safety standards, ISO 26262 for functional safety, and Euro NCAP requirements.
Meet regulations with confidence.
Transform your production line
from error-prone to error-free
Why automate with Cognex?
Consistent inspection results
Achieve consistent inspections every time with automated solutions.
Real-time data analysis
Get instant feedback and insights, enabling quick decision-making and process improvements.
Scalability and flexibility
Easily scale your inspection capabilities as your production grows and adapt to new product lines and specifications.
“We prefer Cognex because [their products] integrate seamlessly into the Rockwell PLC control system that we use on almost all our machines – more seamlessly than most other manufacturers.”
—Neil Davis, Electrical Engineer, Steven Douglas Corp.
Industry-leading technology
for quality you can trust
Cognex machine vision cameras, sensors, and systems use advanced algorithms and high-resolution imaging to detect even the smallest defects.
From surface flaws to assembly errors, our technology covers a wide range of inspection needs. Whether you're inspecting PCBs, EV batteries, airbags, or anything in between, our solutions are adaptable to across industries.
Vision Sensors
Enhance your quality control by automating error-proofing tasks like defect detection, OCR, binary classification, and counting.
Outperform traditional photoelectric, laser, and proximity sensors with image-based detection and AI.
Vision Systems & Cameras
Vision systems inspect and analyze products during manufacturing.
Integrating these systems boosts accuracy, speed, and consistency in your quality control activities, while reducing waste for higher efficiency and reduced costs.
Vision Software
Cognex image analysis software automates tasks that are too intricate and time-consuming for traditional computer vision.
Designed for complex image analysis tasks, Cognex vision software combines advanced algorithms with deep learning technology to tackle challenging inspection applications.
Ensure safety at every stage.
See our inspection solutions in action – claim your free demo now.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can machine vision ensure the presence and correct placement of safety-critical components?
Cognex machine vision systems use advanced image processing, pattern recognition, and deep learning to verify the presence and precise positioning of safety-critical components in manufacturing. Our systems detect cracks, porosity, incomplete fusion, and inconsistent seam widths, ensuring high-strength welds that meet safety regulations. With high-speed, high-accuracy inspection, Cognex solutions detect missing, misaligned, or incorrectly assembled parts, ensuring product integrity and compliance with safety standards.
How can Cognex help with traceability in automotive electronics manufacturing?
Our barcode readers enable seamless tracking of PCBs, connectors, microchips, and more, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and quality standards.
Can machine vision verify wiring harness assembly for accuracy?
Yes, Cognex machine vision inspects wire placement, connector alignment, and missing or misrouted wires, reducing the risk of electrical failures in vehicles. Our vision solutions also inspect connectors for bent pins, improper crimping, and missing seals, ensuring reliable electrical connections.
How can vision inspection systems detect subtle defects in brake pads, valves, or discs during high-speed production?
Cognex machine vision systems leverage high-resolution cameras, powerful vision tools, and deep learning technologies to identify even the most subtle surface defects, material inconsistencies, or dimensional deviations in brake pads, valves, and discs. These solutions operate at production line speeds, delivering reliable, repeatable inspections that reduce scrap, improve quality, and ensure safety compliance.
Can Cognex machine vision solutions inspect airbag fabric for holes, tears, seam issues, or stitching anomalies using deep learning or AI?
Yes, Cognex deep learning-based vision solutions can inspect airbag fabric for defects such as holes, tears, improper seams, or stitching anomalies. By combining AI-powered defect detection with traditional rule-based vision tools, Cognex systems provide highly accurate, automated inspections that adapt to natural variations in fabric while ensuring the highest safety standards.
How does machine vision enhance stator and rotor winding inspections?
Our high-speed cameras and AI algorithms inspect blade alignment, surface damage, and dimensional accuracy, ensuring smooth and efficient motor performance.
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