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The model's full reasoning — Q2 2016 call → NOWe need to determine if the transcript describes a situation where proven, repeat counterparties are asking for more than the company can currently supply, and the company is enlarging itself in response. Let's analyze the transcript. Key points: The company (Cognex) reports strong Q2 2016 results, with revenue and EPS records. They discuss demand from consumer electronics, logistics, automotive. They mention that demand was stronger than anticipated. They talk about visibility improving. They mention that they are increasing investments in growth areas. They mention that they are adding headcount, particularly in China. They mention that they have a number of acquisition opportunities. They mention that they are buying back shares. But the specific question: Do they describe that buyers who have already bought from the company and seen results are now asking for more than the company can currently supply? That is, existing customers are requesting volumes, scope, locations, or timelines that exceed what the company can presently produce, deliver, staff, or serve, and management is working to enlarge the company in response. Let's look for evidence. In the transcript, management talks about strong demand, but do they say that existing customers are asking for more than they can supply? They mention that they are increasing investments, adding headcount, but is there a specific statement that they are turning away orders or that customers are waiting? They mention that they have a "much better visibility into consumer electronics demand" and that they expect consumer electronics to grow. They mention that they are "increasing investments in growth areas." They mention that they are adding to sales force in China. But they don't explicitly say that they are unable to meet current demand from existing customers. They do mention that they had a "first volume order from a new Cognex mobile terminal customer" which is a new customer, not a repeat. They talk about logistics growth, but they don't say that existing logistics customers are asking for more than they can supply. They mention that they are "increasing investments" and "adding head count" but that could be for future growth, not necessarily because they are overwhelmed by existing customers. The question requires that the pressure comes from proven, repeat counterparties.
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