Designed to Outperform
Your custom machine partner for an automated future.
We're experts at designing and building custom automated machines.
At SDC, we are a team of innovators, problem solvers and dedicated professionals. We work together to solve engineering, manufacturing and operational challenges; pushing automation boundaries and delivering world-class, robust machines.
Our team brings expert knowledge in machine design, engineering, programming, assembly and troubleshooting; often solving problems without a simple solution.
For nearly 25, years we have been developing a large collection of technology, knowledge and systems proven to meet our client’s needs. We specialize in assembly and processing machines, testing and inspection systems, semi-automated solutions and unique custom designs.
Whatever you manufacture, our solutions can help you make it better, faster and more efficiently.
Our Process
Solving our client’s toughest automation needs — we make machines that help optimize manufacturing processes and increase efficiencies, quality, safety and production.
DESIGN
Our Mechanical and Electrical Controls engineering teams work with our clients to make sure each project is designed to meet every specification and requirement.
BUILD
Our Machine Builders and Electricians assemble each system in-house, working with our engineering teams to account for every detail.
DELIVER
Each SDC system undergoes rigorous debug and testing to pass client acceptance criteria before they leave our facility.
SUPPORT
We value long-term partnerships and stand behind our equipment. For as long as the machine is in production, we’ll provide support.
Industries Served
We have experience in nearly every industry, with proven methods to build robust automated solutions.
SDC specializes in providing custom and special machines to automate production and provide unsurpassed cost savings when compared to manual labor. Over the years, our team has engineered and built hundreds of machines to produce a wide variety of products. We look at each project individually and develop a unique blend of our proprietary processes and equipment to ensure all manufacturing requirements and specifications are met.
Automotive
AutomotiveMedical & Pharmaceutical
Medical & PharmaceuticalElectronics Manufacturing
Electronics ManufacturingAlternative Energy
Alternative Energy
Consumer Products
Consumer ProductsAerospace
AerospaceA few of our clients
Case Studies
Automated Wick Assembly Machine
Our team designed this automatic machine to be double sided, with two products assembled simultaneously on the dial.
Honeycomb Core Welding Machine
We took our original welding and seaming machine, modified it according to customer specifications, and upgraded with the latest technology. To start the process…
Solar Panel Dynamic Load Test Machine
This rugged solar panel testing machine simulates real environmental challenges and measures panel performance.
Blog Posts
Investing in Custom Solar Panel Testing Equipment: What U.S. Manufacturers Need to Know
Investing in the right solar panel testing equipment is an important decision for any U.S. manufacturer. It’s essential to have the most up-to-date and
How to Choose a Parts Feeding System
The motivation behind investment in automated machines is to maintain a competitive advantage. With these needs, important questions emerge on the path to finding
Unique Parts Feeding Capabilities: Supplied by Bellco Feeders
A Steven Douglas Corp. (SDC) customer in the medical industry had nearly five years of successful production by an SDC automated assembly machine. This