Cognex revealed the introduction of its initial range of Solutions Experience (SLX ™) products, tailored solutions intended to effectively address the most essential applications in major industrial sectors.
The initial range of SLX devices is specifically designed for the logistics sector, acting as both an entry module for facilities that are beginning to adopt automation and a supplementary “bolt-on” solution to improve current automated systems. Every SLX device within the logistics lineup is easy to set up and offers dependable barcode scanning and AI-based item recognition.
“The SLX-3816 is a foundational initial move in our strategic vision, providing capabilities for barcode scanning, image acquisition, and package identification.” “Integrating with our application was effortless, allowing us to easily expand this solution across our terminals and network,” stated Jay Fisher, Operations Systems Manager at Purolator.
The devices in the SLX logistics portfolio enhance operational equipment effectiveness (OEE) and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) through innovative technology:
AI-powered detection: Built on a decade of industrial AI machine vision innovation from Cognex, the SLX logistics devices reliably detect items across a wide variety of conveyances and packages.
Shared web-based guided UI: SLX devices can be set up and deployed in minutes by non-technical staff, thanks to a guided web interface and user-friendly AI vision tools that are shared across all SLX devices to reduce training time and costs.
Dual-function performance: The SLX logistics portfolio combines both advanced barcode reading and AI-powered item detection in the same devices, reducing the number of devices needed and lowering maintenance costs.
Multi-device management: SLX devices enable scalable mass deployments and firmware updates directly from the device, reducing costs and saving time by eliminating the need for unnecessary software tools needed to download and run updates on each new device.
The Cognex SLX logistics portfolio currently includes three devices, each targeted at specific applications:
- SLX-280D: Consistently reliable barcode reading for zone routing systems and tote inspection
- SLX-290: High-performance item detection, classification, and barcode reading
- SLX-3816: High-resolution side-by-side detection and large-format top-side barcode reading
Cognex plans to expand its SLX offerings with innovative, AI-powered, user-friendly devices that support application-specific automation needs across many industries, delivering lower TCO and higher OEE