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In first Israel acquisition, Cognex buys Intel robotics spinoff for over $600 million

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22 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Robotics, Drones & UAV

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Israel

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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

US machine vision company Cognex acquires Israeli AI vision and robotics spinoff RealSense from Intel for over $600 million, marking Cognex's first acquisition in Israel and securing a talented development centre.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics, Drones & UAV.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your robotics company should review new opportunities in vision tech as Cognex’s acquisition signals growing appetite for advanced sensing capabilities and talent in Israel. This deal opens doors to global industrial customers and could raise exit expectations.

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