Coherix Appoints Manufacturing Veteran Ed Allen as New CEO

Leadership Transition at Coherix

Coherix, an Ann Arbor-based leader in 3D adhesive-dispensing inspection and adaptive process-control technology, has announced the appointment of Ed Allen as its new Chief Executive Officer. Allen succeeds Dwight Carlson, who will transition to the role of Chairman of the Board.

Background and Strategy

Allen brings over 25 years of experience in enterprise software and manufacturing technology to his new role. Before joining Coherix, he held senior positions at Oracle, IBM, and Infor, most recently serving as Executive Vice President of Manufacturing Industries at Infor. Having served on the Coherix Board of Directors since 2023 and as executive director since 2025, Allen is well-acquainted with the firm's current operational goals.

Operational Focus

Under his leadership, Coherix intends to pursue several key objectives:

• Global Expansion: Broadening the customer base within automotive, battery manufacturing, and consumer electronics sectors.
• Software Advancement: Enhancing adaptive process-control software and analytical capabilities.
• Operational Scaling: Increasing global operations to meet rising international demand.

Coherix differentiates itself by integrating high-speed 3D vision with real-time process control. Unlike traditional systems that merely identify post-process defects, Coherix technology enables automatic dispensing adjustments to prevent errors, reduce scrap, and improve production yield. Since 2015, the company has installed over 6,000 systems globally, supporting high-profile automotive manufacturers such as Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota.

For more information, visit the official company website at www.coherix.com.