Complex AI inspection in manufacturing isn't new — Cognex has been solving hard applications for years with VisionPro Deep Learning on PC hardware. What's changed is where that capability can live. In this interview, Cognex Product Manager traces the journey from PC-based deep learning to fully embedded AI ecosystems — covering what Edge AI on the In-Sight 3900 makes accessible, why the IS6900 brings proven advanced AI capability to the factory floor without the PC overhead, and how OneVision ties model development, validation, and global deployment into a single managed platform. For engineers who've lived with the integration and maintenance burden of PC-based vision systems, this is the conversation about what's now possible without those tradeoffs
Overview
Advanced AI-powered inspection has been a reality in manufacturing for years—but for many teams, realizing its full potential has come with tradeoffs: complex PC-based architectures, heavy integration efforts, and ongoing maintenance challenges. Today, that's changing.
Join us for an in-depth conversation with a Cognex Product Manager as we explore the evolution of industrial vision AI—from traditional PC-based deep learning systems to the next generation of fully embedded, scalable AI solutions. This session will unpack how proven, high-performance AI capabilities are now being delivered directly on the factory floor—without the overhead and complexity that once held teams back.
Gain insight into how Edge AI is redefining what's possible in machine vision, starting with the In-Sight 3900, which makes powerful AI inspection more accessible than ever. We'll also examine how the IS6900 platform brings advanced, field-proven AI performance into a compact, embedded solution—eliminating the need for dedicated PCs while maintaining the accuracy and reliability demanded by modern manufacturing environments.
Beyond hardware, this webinar highlights the critical role of software in scaling AI adoption. Discover how the OneVision platform connects the entire lifecycle—from model development and validation to deployment and ongoing management—into a unified, enterprise-ready system. Learn how this approach enables manufacturers to standardize AI initiatives, reduce risk, and deploy solutions globally with confidence.Whether you’re an engineer, system integrator, or manufacturing leader, this session will address a familiar challenge: how to leverage powerful AI inspection without the burden of traditional system complexity. If you’ve experienced the pain points of maintaining PC-based vision systems, this is your opportunity to see what’s now possible with embedded AI—where performance, simplicity, and scalability come together.
Key Takeaways
- Gain insight into how Edge AI is redefining what's possible in machine vision, starting with the In-Sight 3900, which makes powerful AI inspection more accessible.
- Examine how the IS6900 platform brings advanced, field-proven AI performance into a compact, embedded solution.
- Discover how the OneVision platform connects the entire lifecycle -- from model development and validation to
deployment and ongoing management.
Speaker
At Cognex, Michael Chee leads next generation AI-powered vision platform initiatives that enable manufacturers to deploy and scale automation globally. With 20 years in the machine vision industry, leading product management across both vision hardware and software, he has worked closely with customers to turn vision technologies into practical solutions that solve production challenge and deliver measurable results. Today, his focus is on advancing AI capabilities to help manufacturers improve visibility, consistency and performance on the factory floor.