Pittsburgh, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/09/2016 -- Seegrid Corporation, a leader in three-dimensional vision navigation, recently hired Sid Wiesner to as vice president of engineering. "Sid will be responsible for overseeing the strategic areas of technology, hardware and software engineering, and quality assurance for the company," said Jim Rock, chief executive officer for Seegrid. "His strong background in product and technology development and engineering management aligns with the company's strategy for continued growth and success."
Wiesner served as Seegrid's director of development from 2003-2007, followed by a one-year sabbatical to help a non-profit NGO in Kenya. "I worked at Seegrid for the first seven years during the core technology development phase and now I have a great opportunity to rejoin the team," he said. "Seegrid allows incremental automation in a way other automation options can't match in the materials handling industry. Driving a vision-guided vehicle off a delivery truck, training a workflow, and beginning an application quickly and efficiently is something that excites customers."
About Seegrid
Seegrid (http://www.seegrid.com), the pioneer and leader in three-dimensional vision navigation, provides unique and revolutionary automation technology for materials handling. Engineered with state-of-the-art Seegrid Vision, industrial trucks are transformed into the next generation of AGVs: vision guided vehicles (VGVs). VGVs navigate without wires, lasers, magnets, or tape, and deliver unmatched flexibility. Designed for simplicity and reliability, the Seegrid flexible automation solution is offered in a line of pallet trucks and tow tractors.
Experience the maximum benefits of VGVs with Seegrid Supervisor to manage, monitor, and control a fleet of vehicles in context of your operation. Generating economic advantages and operational efficiencies, VGVs optimize workflow processes, increase productivity and throughput, labor optimization and operating costs. An award-winning organization, Seegrid is experiencing significant growth both in employees and clients. Multi-billion dollar organizations focused on lean manufacturing best-practices are turning to the Pittsburgh-based robotics leader. From large automotive operations to retail distribution centers, Seegrid VGVs are advancing the reality of a Fork Truck Free approach. VGVs improve workplace safety, reduce equipment and product damage, and deliver a rapid return on investment.
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