Cognex invests heavily in its company culture because it wants to attract the best and brightest people—and keep them happy year-round. Who wouldn’t want to work for a company that rewards long-term employees with a trip to the Egyptian Pyramids? There are also after-work socials, champagne celebrations, and onsite perks like pinball rooms and even a Frisbee field. It all adds up to a dynamic work culture that’s the envy of companies everywhere. Here to tell you more about it is the man who started it all—Cognex Founder and Chief Culture Officer, Dr. Bob Shillman.

Do Cognex products prefer romantic or adventurous dates?

Since our motto is “Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast,” Cognex products prefer fast-paced, adventurous dates. Zip-lining, rollerblading and all-night dance marathons are “just what the doctor ordered!”

I don’t want my friends to know I’m using a dating site. Can I hide my identity?

Cognex has the perfect solution for you. Our favorite holiday is Halloween, since every year we dress up in creative homemade costumes. For us, it’s a great way to break down barriers between senior management and everyone else; but for you, it’s a discreet way to meet that special date.

Some online dating sites are a little sketchy. How do I know this site is on the up and up?

Our dating website follows the same 10 values that Cognoids adhere to every day. Our #1 value is Customer First. We take care of our customers by doing whatever they need—whenever and wherever they need it. Integrity is another important Cognex value, because we hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards. You can feel very comfortable that our dating site is secure—what happens at Cognex stays at Cognex.

Are there any other dating websites for forming relationships with machine vision and ID products?

Nope. In true Cognex fashion, we strive to be different and innovative. If you love machine vision and ID, then this is the place to find your perfect match. In fact, Cognex has more than 1,000 patents issued and pending. And inventors who are named on a patent are rewarded with more than $5,000 in cash. Now that would make for an exciting night on the town.

Is this an international dating website?

Heck, yeah! With offices around the world, Cognex is a global player. We’ll make sure one of our models shows up at your door dressed in its finest black and yellow threads no matter where you live.

Nothing gets me in the mood more than a glass of bubbly. Do your matches drink on dates?

Walk into any Cognex office and you’ll see for yourself. We celebrate Cognex milestones by sharing big bottles of champagne—and then we display the bottles on our lobby walls. Of course, we always drink responsibly and leave big tips for our servers.

I’m in this for the long haul. Any chance I can find lasting love on this site?

Of course. The Cognex Perseverance Awards recognize the importance of tenacity and staying power. Most companies give employees a watch when they retire. We reward our employees for their loyalty and longevity with a free trip to an exciting destination every five years starting on their fifth anniversary. After 30 years, Cognoids are encouraged to share their good fortune with a $25,000 donation into a charitable giving account that they can use for donations to the charities of their choice. And 35-year Cognoids receive $35,000 in cash for their “bucket list.”