Your custom machine partner for an automated future.

From concept to execution, we build the systems that power your production goals.

We design, engineer, and build custom automated machines.

We are a team of innovators, problem solvers, and dedicated professionals who work together to solve manufacturing challenges. This pushes automation boundaries and delivers world-class, robust machines.

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Innovative Expertise in Technology and Automation
Since 1998, our team has been at the forefront of technological innovation, combining deep expertise in machine design, engineering, programming, assembly, and troubleshooting. We tackle complex challenges, solving production problems that may not have a simple solution.

Our specialization includes advanced assembly and processing machines, cutting-edge testing and inspection systems, semi-automated solutions, and custom designs tailored to unique manufacturing needs. Driven by decades of experience, we consistently exceed customer expectations by blending precision engineering with forward-thinking innovation.

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FULLY CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS

Systems designed for your exact needs, no off-the-shelf solutions.

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TOP ENGINEERING TALENT

Deep technical expertise to solve complex automation challenges.

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PRECISION IN SMALL PART ASSEMBLY

Ideal for high-precision industries like aerospace and electronics.

Designated Automated Machines for Unique Capabilities

Automated machines and systems can be very successful at increasing manufacturing productivity and enhancing quality. This creates an efficient and safe environment for employees on the factory floor. The key to this success is partnering with an expert who can develop the right solution. Learn more about the capabilities we excel in.

Explore Our Capabilities

Whatever you manufacture, our solutions can help make your process more efficient.

Our Process

Solving our customer’s toughest automation needs — we make machines that help optimize manufacturing processes. This includes, but is not limited to, increasing efficiency, quality, safety, and production.

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DESIGN & ENGINEER

Our mechanical and electrical controls engineering teams work with our clients to make sure each project is designed to meet every specification and requirement

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BUILD

Our machine builders and electricians assemble each system in-house, working with our engineering teams to provide a robust machine. 

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TEST & RUN-OFF

Each SDC system undergoes rigorous machine testing, otherwise known as run-off, to pass client acceptance criteria before they leave our facility. 

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SUPPORT

We value long-term partnerships and stand behind our custom automated systems. For as long as the machine is in production, we’ll provide support. 

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CASE STUDIES

High-Speed Automated Assembly for Automotive Component Production

When a long-term customer—a leading Tier 2 automotive manufacturer—needed a fully automated automotive component assembly machine, they turned to SDC to move their production process forward. As part of a broader automotive manufacturing automation initiative, SDC designed and built three custom…
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Automated Medical Product Assembly Machine

CASE STUDIES

Automated Coil Staker for Medical Product Assembly

As a leading global provider of products and services that support the medical and life sciences industry, our customer needed a system that delivers automated medical product assembly while seamlessly enhancing their existing SDC equipment. Our task was to develop a semi-automated coil staker to jo…
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CASE STUDIES

Automated Wick Assembly Machine

SDC’s expertise in automated assembly systems spoke for itself when a new customer found themselves in need of a custom wick insertion machine. With modifications to their current product, this machine needed to be fully automated and equipped to feed its own parts to maintain a consistent run rat…
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CASE STUDIES

Electrical Connector Production

An industry leader in industrial electrical infrastructure solutions needed a machine to optimize the production of two kinds of jack modules. This project called for precision label application, or the application of a foil shielding strip to a jack module to be used in an industrial electrical env…
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CASE STUDIES

Thermal Heating Component Assembly

A returning SDC customer in the thermal heating industry needed a fully automated production line to improve a time-consuming manual process. The system was developed to streamline the manufacturing of a thermal heating component (burner) and increase throughput to meet rising demand. Due to its dif…
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