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More than just a smart camera

	Overview-Snap Platform	Keyence-CV Series	Cognex	Custom-built Solution
Total Cost of Ownership	$$	$$$	$$$$	$$$$
Maintenance / Support	Ongoing remote support. Includes maintenance, diagnostics, remote upgrades, algorithm improvements, remote reprogramming	N/A	N/A	N/A
Algorithm Type	Deep Learning Artificial Intelligence	Traditional Machine Vision	Traditional Machine Vision with limited Deep Learning	Traditional Machine Vision
Programming Expertise Required	None required	On-site expert required	On-site expert required	On-site expert required
Set-Up	Turnkey. Set-up is included in service. Can be up and running within a week	Not included. Extensive set-up process and expertise required	Not included. Extensive set-up process and expertise required	Extensive set-up process and expertise required
Image Cataloging	Long term storage of image and results. Reduces recalls and returns. Allows for long term trend analysis	N/A	N/A	N/A
Data Analytics	See defect rates, trends, productivity rate, and operator shift efficiencies, etc	N/A	N/A	N/A
Image Analytics	Root cause analysis tools show you which defects occur most, when and where	N/A	N/A	N/A
Centralized Information	All cameras from across factory in one central hub for data and overarching insights	N/A	N/A	N/A