A vision system that can combine edge AI and rule based tools to deliver deterministic real time performance directly on the line.
Cognex Corporation has introduced the In-Sight 3900 Vision System, a new embedded AI powered machine vision solution designed to deliver high speed and high accuracy inspection directly at the edge. Built on Cognex’s latest embedded AI technology and powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing platforms, the system integrates imaging, processing, and AI tools into a single unit, eliminating the need for an external PC.
The system is positioned to help manufacturers perform complex inspections without compromising production speed. By combining edge AI, advanced AI, and rule based vision tools with embedded compute, the In-Sight 3900 enables real time inspection at full line rates. This approach supports applications across packaging, automotive, electronics, and consumer goods manufacturing where both precision and throughput are critical.
One of the key advantages highlighted is the removal of the traditional tradeoff between inspection depth and speed. The system is designed to process inspections up to four times faster than previous Cognex vision systems, while supporting image resolutions up to 25 megapixels. This allows wider fields of view, finer defect detection, and improved measurement capabilities within a single capture.
The platform also includes real time edge execution with deterministic performance, ensuring synchronization with high speed production lines. Dual Ethernet connectivity supports integration with PLCs, robots, and enterprise systems, enabling seamless communication across industrial environments.
Built with a dedicated AI processor, the In-Sight 3900 supports both fast deployment through edge AI tools and more complex use cases through advanced AI capabilities. Its PC free architecture simplifies deployment, validation, and long term maintenance.
When integrated with Cognex OneVision, the system becomes part of a broader cloud to edge ecosystem, enabling centralized AI model development and distributed execution across production sites.
“Cognex has pushed the boundaries of what embedded AI vision can deliver at the edge,” says Shyam Krishnamurthy, Senior Vice President at Qualcomm. “We are proud to power this breakthrough with Qualcomm technology, and we look forward to what this collaboration will continue to deliver for manufacturers running demanding inspections at full production speed.”
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