Company Description
Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks worldwide.
Its machine vision products are used to automate the manufacturing and tracking of discrete items, including mobile phones, electric vehicle batteries, and e-commerce packages by locating, identifying, inspecting, and measuring them during the manufacturing or distribution process.
The company offers VisionPro software, a suite of patented vision tools for advanced programming; QuickBuild that allows customers to build vision applications with a graphical, flowchart-based programming interface; and Cognex deep learning vision software.
It also provides a range of inspection tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, assembly verification, and robotic guidance; vision sensors for vision applications, such as checking the presence and size of parts; and the In-Sight product line of vision systems and sensors.
In addition, the company offers DataMan, an image-based barcode readers and barcode verifiers. It sells its products to automotive, logistics, consumer electronics, medical-related, semiconductor, consumer products, food and beverage, and others, as well as through a network of distributors and integrators.
The company was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1981 |
| IPO Date | Jul 20, 1989 |
| Industry | Scientific & Technical Instruments |
| Sector | Technology |
| Employees | 2,992 |
| CEO | Robert J. Willett |
Contact Details
Address: One Vision Dr Natick, Massachusetts 01760 United States | |
| Phone | (508) 650-3000 |
| Website | cognex.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | CGNX |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Fiscal Year | January - December |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0000851205 |
| CUSIP Number | 192422103 |
| ISIN Number | US1924221039 |
| Employer ID | 04-2713778 |
| SIC Code | 3823 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Robert J. Willett | Chief Executive Officer, President and Executive Director |
| Joerg Kuechen | Senior Vice President of Advanced Vision Technology and Chief Technology Officer |
| Sheila M. DiPalma CPA | Executive Vice President of Employee Services and Corporate Officer and Chief Culture Officer |
| Carl W. Gerst III | Executive Vice President of Vision, ID Products and Platforms |
| Dr. Robert J. Shillman | Founder, Chairman Emeritus and Adviser |
| Laura Ann MacDonald | Vice President of Finance, Corporate Controller, Interim Principal Financial Off. and Interim Principal Acc. Off. |
| Susan Conway | Senior Director of Investor Relations |
| Todd Keebaug | Vice President of Legal Services |
| Robin Pratt | Corporate Communications Contractor |
| Didier Lacroix | Senior Vice President Worldwide Sales and Marketing |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2024 | 3 | Initial statement of beneficial ownership of securities |
| Mar 15, 2024 | ARS | Filing |
| Mar 15, 2024 | DEFA14A | Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material |
| Mar 15, 2024 | DEF 14A | Other definitive proxy statements |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 144 | Filing |
| Mar 11, 2024 | SC 13G/A | [Amend] Statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals |
| Mar 8, 2024 | SC 13G | Statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 144 | Filing |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 10-K | Annual Report |