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​​Automated Sorting and Classification​

​​Whether you’re processing a single item or thousands, Cognex AI-powered classification and sorting ensures consistent, accurate results. Each item on the line is correctly identified based on shape, color, size, or defects, ensuring that only the correct parts move forward. The result is faster processing, fewer errors, and more streamlined operations from start to finish.​ 

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Smarter classification drives faster sorting with real-time results

​Automated classification and sortation work together to bring efficiency and scalability to your operations. AI-powered classification identifies product type, size, or condition, while automated sortation ensures items are directed to the correct destination, eliminating the need for manual sorting. This powerful combination minimizes errors, increases throughput, and ensures consistent product quality – setting you on the path to operational excellence.​

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Cognex vision system inspects coffee beans on a conveyor and classifies them as dark or medium roast

Cognex Vision Systems: Sort smarter, scale faster

Cognex machine vision solutions enhance classification and sortation – turning automation and efficiency into growth and innovation opportunities.

​Here’s how this technology is impacting key industries:

  • ​Electronics: Automate multiple classifications in a single image, accurately sorting electric and gold capacitors by color and markings, even when parts are nearly identical.
  • ​Consumer Products: Read labels from multiple angles to sort by product type (e.g. shampoo vs. conditioner), or scent (e.g. lavender vs. almond), or condition (e.g. intact vs. damaged), based on trained features.
  • ​Food & Beverage: Classify coffee beans by color, size, and texture, ensuring accurate sorting while accounting for natural variations and detecting defects before blending.
  • ​Automotive: Identify bolts by size, shape, and thread type, and place them in the correct bins for assembling engines, transmissions, and other components. ​ 

Empowering modern manufacturing and logistics operations with reliable vision technology

In high-speed or high-mix environments, Cognex AI-powered technology ensures every item is correctly categorized and sent to the right destination. By quickly identifying key attributes like color, size, and texture, Cognex vision systems deliver unmatched accuracy and precision in industrial automation and quality control.  

Trained on a variety of product images, our automated classification tools handle natural variations, even between visually similar items. Adding new product types is simple: just upload new images to train the system – no coding or programming required.  

With a combination of global expertise and local support, Cognex keeps your operations moving smoothly, empowering you to deliver products faster, with greater accuracy and confidence.

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Brian Poveromo, Director of Facilities and Maintenance, American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters

"With Cognex, it’s comforting that we can rely on them over the phone or in person to always resolve the issue. The fact that we are changing over all of our technology to Cognex speaks to our confidence in them."

Brian Poveromo

Director of Facilities and Maintenance, American Eagle Outfitters

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Better Products Out the Door

Achieved higher overall product quality using AI-based inspection technology

Reduce costs

Savings on Energy, Maintenance

Reduced energy costs up to 30% and maintenance costs up to 50%

Eliminate errors

Learning from Mistakes

Reduced waste by adjusting machine parameters based on defect data

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Federal Package Achieves >99% Defect Detection Rate

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​​Total Inspection​

100% of product inspected

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​​Remarkable Accuracy​

Greater than 99% accuracy rate in defect detection

Confidence

​​Satisfying Results​

Fulfilled customers’ brand promise of exceptional quality

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Successful Rollout

Deployed roller bearing solution across numerous machines to automate verification

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Better Inspections

Automated and streamlined the clutch inspection process, classified different variations of acceptable and defective clutches

Flexible

Overcoming Vision Challenges

System counts components despite changes in contrast, part position, and dimensions

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Automation

Up and Running in No Time

Implemented multiple item detection solutions on 10 cameras in 4 hours

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Accurate Sorting Despite Variations

Improved sortation accuracy for retail customers across a wide range of packaging types

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Outperforming the Competition

Outperforming the Competition

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