Application notes

Cognex Blog for sensing and inspection decisions.

Read practical notes about range selection, response time, calibration routing, industrial communication, and inspection evidence.

Application Note

After 200+ Rush Orders, I Trust Transparent Specs More Than a Big Logo

An automation service coordinator explains why transparent specs and detailed product catalogs matter more than brand names—especially for urgent industrial orders. Includes a look at Cognex product catalogs, model-specific sensor questions, thermal cameras, and hidden technical costs.

Marcus Feld
Application Note

Cognex Support FAQ: 7 Questions Engineers Actually Ask (Including the Thermal Camera One)

Cognex support questions answered by an applications engineer with six years of troubleshooting experience. Does Cognex make a thermal camera? How to use a FLIR thermal camera in inspection, Fluke 117 multimeter tips, scanning a pipette holder, and what to check before you ever call support—no fluff, just answers.

Marcus Feld