Cognex (CGNX) 2025 Investor Day June 10, 2025 09:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, everyone. Welcome to Cognex's twenty twenty five Investor Day. We're thrilled to have you with us, whether you're joining us here in Natick or tuning in via webcast. My name is Grier Aviv, and I'm the new head of investor relations here at Cognex. So just for housekeeping purposes, the full presentation is available on the investor relations website, and a recording will be posted after the event. If everyone in the room could ...

*Easy is Hard to Do! JUNE 10, 2025 © 2025 Cognex Corporation | Investor Day Greer Aviv Welcome Head of Investor Relations 2 © 2025 Cognex Corporation | Investor Day Forward-looking statements Certain statements made in this presentation, as well as oral statements made by the Company from time to time, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Read ...

New Training Environment Delivers Scalable Automation and Solves Key Barriers to Industrial AI AdoptionNATICK, Mass., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, today announced the upcoming full launch of OneVision™, a cloud-based platform that will transform how manufacturers build, train, and scale AI-powered vision applications.how manufacturers build, train, and scale AI-powered vision applications. The OneVision softwar ...

NATICK, Mass., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, is pleased to welcome the investment community to its Investor Day on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at its Natick, Massachusetts headquarters beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.At the event, Cognex's senior management team will outline the company's five-year strategic objectives and discuss technology leadership and the evolution of AI in the machine vision landscape, custome ...

NATICK, Mass., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, today announced the appointment of Greer Aviv as Head of Investor Relations, effective June 2, 2025.Ms. Aviv will lead the company's investor relations strategy and communications, serving as the primary liaison between Cognex and the investment community. She will be responsible for articulating the company's vision, financial performance, and strategic direction to shar ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cognex reported revenue exceeding $900 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 28% over the last ten years [5] - The company has invested around 15% of its revenue in research and development [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The logistics market, Cognex's largest, grew by 20% last year, indicating strong momentum [65] - The semiconductor market is the fastest-growing segment, despite some caution due to trade issues [65] - Consumer electronics are expected to see modest growth this year, while the automotive sector shrank by 14% last year [67] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The automotive industry remains challenging, with expectations of continued difficulties, although some recovery is anticipated [67] - The logistics market has recovered from post-COVID tightness in spending and overcapacity [65] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Cognex is focused on applying AI technology to factory automation and machine vision, aiming to lead in these areas [34] - The company is expanding its sales force to reach a broader customer base, targeting an estimated 300,000 potential customers [24] - Cognex is exploring potential acquisitions in adjacent markets, particularly in the sensor space [30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the shift from rules-based systems to AI has opened new opportunities for machine vision applications [13][14] - The company anticipates that automation will eventually return to the automotive sector, particularly in relation to electric vehicles [67][68] Other Important Information - Cognex has a strong company culture characterized by a "work hard, play hard" ethos, which is seen as a competitive advantage in attracting talent [9][56] - The company has over 1,000 patents in the machine vision area, which supports its innovation and market position [47] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the key areas for future growth? - Management highlighted the importance of leading in AI technology, enhancing customer experience, and expanding the customer base as critical areas for future growth [34][35][36] Question: How does Cognex differentiate itself in the market? - Cognex leverages its extensive industry knowledge and experience to achieve high precision in machine vision applications, which is difficult for new entrants to replicate [44][45] Question: What is the outlook for the EV battery manufacturing market? - Management expressed optimism about the potential for growth in the EV battery manufacturing market, noting that Cognex's technology can significantly enhance production processes [78]

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NATICK, Mass., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) today announced that Rob Willett, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the 53rd annual TD Cowen Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, beginning at 10:50 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.The presentation will be made available via webcast on the Investor Relations section of the Cognex website at www.cognex.com/investor.About Cognex CorporationCognex Corporation ("Cognex") invents a ...

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