Cognex announced the launch of the Cognex Acquisition Alliance. Through the Acquisition Alliance, Cognex establishes strong technical and marketing relationships with major camera manufacturers. This strategic partnership program provides mutual customers with best-in-class, integrated machine vision solutions. Benefits of the program include rapid integration and qualification of new partner cameras with Cognex VisionPro software through vendor self-verification and enhanced customer service due to product cross-training. The following suppliers have already joined the Acquisition Alliance: Allied Vision Technologies, Basler, Dalsa, e2V, Imperx, JAI, Point Grey Research and Prosilica.