New research from Cognex shows that manufacturers increasingly expect AI vision systems to deliver both high performance and simplicity

Global study of more than 500 manufacturers reveals changing priorities, rapid deployment and new expectations for next-generation vision systems

NATICK, Mass., March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global leader in machine vision, today announced the release of How AI is transforming machine vision through power and simplicity. The new report draws on first-hand insights from over 500 manufacturers, integrators and OEMs to examine how artificial intelligence is making production lines smarter, more accurate and easier to operate.

According to the report, more than half of respondents (57%) are already using AI in their machine vision operations, with another 30% planning to use it in the near future. Acceptance is strongest in the automotive, electronics and logistics industries – industries where product variability, tighter tolerances and…