Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | May 04, 2022 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | COGNEX CORP |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000851205 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | May 4, 2022 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | MA |
Entity File Number | 001-34218 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 04-2713778 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | One Vision Drive |
Entity Address, City or Town | Natick |
Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 01760-2059 |
City Area Code | (508) |
Local Phone Number | 650-3000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $.002 per share |
Trading Symbol | CGNX |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |