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IMA E-COMMERCE Partners with Cognex for Sustainable and Efficient Fulfillment

In an exciting development for the logistics and e-commerce sectors, IMA E-COMMERCE, a division of the renowned IMA Group, has announced its partnership with Cognex Corporation. This collaboration aims to revolutionize order fulfillment with sustainable practices by employing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) vision systems and high-quality barcode readers.

Cognex, listed on NASDAQ as CGNX, has established itself as a leader in industrial machine vision technology. Their cutting-edge systems are now integrated into IMA's automated logistics solutions, enhancing both efficiency and sustainability in the order fulfillment process. Simone Capponcelli, the Sales Director and Division Coordinator at IMA E-COMMERCE, emphasized the growing demand for sustainable solutions in the packaging industry, stating, "Customers seek solutions that help them achieve sustainability goals while minimizing their environmental footprint, without compromising packaging quality or integrity."

Meeting the Sustainable Fulfillment Needs

The partnership addresses several pressing challenges faced by the industry, including:

• - Reducing costs and waste associated with excessive empty space in packaging.
• - Meeting consumer demands for sustainable packaging.
• - Scaling operations efficiently through increased automation.

Cognex's AI-based vision systems play a critical role in ensuring precise and sustainable packaging by verifying package integrity and seals. Additionally, IMA E-COMMERCE's solutions are designed to comply with sustainability regulations, significantly minimizing plastic use while satisfying eco-friendly packaging requirements.

Matt Moschner, President and COO of Cognex, added, "Waste reduction is not just a business priority but a sustainability imperative. We are proud to assist IMA E-COMMERCE in equipping their clients with tools to achieve both their sustainability and efficiency objectives."

Future Innovations and Continuous Improvement

The collaboration between IMA E-COMMERCE and Cognex is rooted in a mutual commitment to innovation. Both companies aim to further develop new logistical automation solutions that push the boundaries of what is currently possible in the industry. Capponcelli aptly summarized his experience working with Cognex in three words: "reliability, performance, quality."

This partnership not only showcases technological advancements but also highlights the pressing need for industries to adapt to growing sustainability demands. As businesses increasingly face scrutiny regarding their environmental impact, initiatives like those undertaken by IMA E-COMMERCE and Cognex could very well set the standard for future practices in e-commerce fulfillment.

For further details about their collaboration and to view a video highlighting this partnership, visit cognex.com/ima.

About Cognex Corporation

Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, Cognex Corporation specializes in inventing and commercializing technologies that tackle some of the most pressing challenges in manufacturing and distribution. As a global leader in industrial vision products, Cognex is dedicated to enhancing efficiency and quality across various segments, especially those with scalable growth potential in appealing end market industries. Their solutions combine hardware and software to capture and analyze visual information, supporting automation in manufacturing and distribution tasks for customers worldwide. With a portfolio that includes over 4.5 million image-based products and a revenue boost exceeding $11 billion, Cognex stands at the forefront of the vision technology sector.

For media inquiries, please reach out to:

• - Greer Aviv, Investor Relations, Cognex Corporation at greer.aviv@cognex.com
• - Jeremy Sacco, Senior Global Content Marketing Manager, Cognex Corporation at jeremy.sacco@cognex.com

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