Web-exclusive: Cognex appoints Robert Willett as CEO

Cognex Corp.'s (Natick, MA; www.cognex.com) largest operating division, Modular Vision Systems, has a new president, Robert Willett. This division, which makes vision systems, sensors, and ID readers for quality control, generates nearly 90% of the company's revenue. “Our business is doing very well right now, but in order to grow to $500 million in annual revenue, we will need additional energy, brainpower, and leadership skills, and that's why we brought Rob on board,” says Robert J.