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Zebra Technologies Corporation provides connected frontline, asset visibility and automation solutions for organizations in retail, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare and related industries. Its news commonly covers mobile computers, barcode scanning, RFID, printers, machine vision, real-time location solutions, healthcare devices and software used to digitize workflows and support intelligent operations.
Company updates also include partnerships, corporate venture investments, channel program activity, product demonstrations at industry events, customer deployments, earnings releases and investor conference participation. Recent themes include AI-enabled automation for manufacturing and logistics, hands-free clinical workflows, supply chain visibility, wearable computing and machine vision applications.
Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) has appointed Mary McDowell to its Board of Directors, effective July 25, 2025, expanding the board to eleven members. McDowell, who will serve on the Board's Audit Committee, brings over 30 years of experience in global technology leadership.
McDowell's impressive background includes serving as President, CEO, and Board Director of Mitel Networks, where she managed a $1B-revenue business, and as CEO of Polycom. She currently serves as Board Chair for Informa TechTarget and on Arrow Electronics' board. Her previous executive experience includes roles at Siris Capital, Nokia (managing a $15B global feature phone business), Hewlett Packard, and Compaq Computer.
[ "Addition of experienced technology leader with 30+ years of expertise in business transformation", "McDowell brings significant experience managing billion-dollar revenue operations", "Expansion of board diversity and technology expertise to support AI and automation initiatives" ]Zebra Technologies (NYSE:ZBRA) has announced a strategic investment in Xemelgo, a cloud-based RFID software solutions provider, through its venture capital arm Zebra Ventures. Xemelgo's platform combines AI, cloud, and RFID technologies to create automated manufacturing environments, offering real-time visibility and control in factory operations.
As a Zebra Premier ISV partner, Xemelgo's software integrates with Zebra's hardware to deliver comprehensive solutions. The investment will support Xemelgo's expansion into new verticals and enhance its AI capabilities. The company has already demonstrated success with over 100 factory deployments, serving customers like Yamaha and SEKISUI Aerospace.
According to Zebra's Manufacturing Vision Study, 92% of manufacturers consider digital transformation a priority, highlighting the strategic importance of this partnership in advancing intelligent automation solutions.
Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a leader in frontline workflow digitization and automation, has scheduled its Q2 2025 financial results announcement for Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The company will hold a conference call at 7:30 AM CT (8:30 AM ET) on the same day to discuss the results. Investors can access the live webcast through the events section at investors.zebra.com, where it will remain available for at least one year.
- The new Aurora VGR Assistant software for vision-guided robotics tasks
- Zebra Symmetry Fulfillment, an AMR-assisted-picking solution that reduces AMR requirements by up to 30%
- The AltiZ 4200 3D profile sensor for high-resolution inspection tasks
- MotionCam-3D (Blue) for precise metal parts picking
- RFID solutions featuring the MC3390xR reader and FXR90 ultra-rugged reader
According to Zebra's research, 92% of manufacturers prioritize digital transformation, with 61% expecting AI to drive growth by 2029. Additionally, 70% of warehouse leaders plan to accelerate modernization projects, and 90% aim to invest in supply chain visibility.
Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) has announced its participation in three upcoming investor conferences in May and June 2025:
- Wolfe Research 18th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference in New York on May 21 at 8:35 a.m. ET
- Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference in New York on May 30 at 10:00 a.m. ET
- William Blair 45th Annual Growth Stock Conference in Chicago on June 4 at 11:20 a.m. CT
Live webcasts of the presentations will be available on the company's investor relations website at investors.zebra.com and will be archived for later viewing.
Zebra Technologies reported strong Q1 2025 financial results, with net sales reaching $1,308 million, an 11.3% year-over-year increase. The company's net income grew to $136 million, with earnings of $2.62 per diluted share.
Key highlights include:
- Non-GAAP EPS increased to $4.02
- Adjusted EBITDA rose to $292 million
- Enterprise Visibility & Mobility segment sales: $846 million
- Asset Intelligence & Tracking segment sales: $462 million
- Organic net sales growth: 11.9%
The company maintains its full-year 2025 sales growth outlook of 3-7% and expects second-quarter sales growth between 4-7%. Zebra completed $125 million in share repurchases and acquired Photoneo for $62 million. The company projects full-year free cash flow to exceed $700 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin expected between 20-21%.
Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The company will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 7:30 a.m. CT (8:30 a.m. ET) on the same day.
Investors can access the live webcast through the events section at investors.zebra.com, where it will remain archived for at least one year.
Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) and Merck KGaA have announced a strategic collaboration to develop solutions for product verification and authenticity. The partnership will integrate M-Trust™, the first cyber-physical trust platform, with Zebra's mobile computing technology.
The collaboration's first milestone is a new handheld reader combining Zebra's TC58 mobile computer with Merck's security-pigment detector (SEC-Reader). This integrated device will connect to the M-Trust™ platform via Wi-Fi 6E or 5G, featuring two-way radio, a 16 MP camera, and a 1D/2D barcode scanner.
The solution leverages Web 3.0 and crypto technologies to create secure digital twins, addressing challenges in product safety, traceability, and counterfeiting. The platform is designed to comply with evolving regulations like the EU Digital Product Passport. A working prototype will be demonstrated at Hannover Messe 2025.