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
Continuous Motion Packing System
Within this system, we designed and built several fully automated continuous motion systems which apply a powder coating to both sides of a tape product, feed and prepare containers for the tape, load the tape into the containers and seal the containers with a lid.
Automated In-Line Measuring System
The SDC team created an in-line measuring system to measure the diameter of each part using a vertical laser micrometer after the parts are cleaned and correctly oriented on the conveyor.
Precision Wire Insertion Machine
This machine uses camera-based vision systems to locate the end of the wire and the position of the holes in the housing, then a robot uses offset coordinates based on vision results to make a precision move to insert the wires.
Blog Posts
Integrated Inspection Solutions: A Cognex Partnership
With over 20 years specializing in developing unique automated solutions, Steven Douglas Corp. (SDC) recently completed a project that set new standards for vision
SDC Department Spotlight: Office Administration
The people who make up an office administration team play a critical role in helping a business run smoothly. As a constant component across
Understanding the 3 Types of Mechanical Actuators: Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Electric
Mechanical actuators are mechanisms that use a source of power to achieve physical movement. These are essential and can be found on nearly every