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Inside SDC: How Our New Facility is Powering the Future of Custom Automation

We built our new facility that was designed from the ground up to support this mission. With expanded space, advanced…

Epson robot arm assembling parts in a manufacturing setting. Automated process.

Essential Information for Quoting a Custom Machine Project

Industrial manufacturers across various sectors are increasingly adopting automation to enhance efficiency and meet growing consumer demands. With automation technology…

A complex, overhead shot shows a highly automated industrial assembly line. Robots manipulate parts around a central circular platform, utilizing blue lights for enhanced visibility.

How Automation is Transforming Modern Industries

Through streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and minimizing human error, automated systems are enabling businesses to unlock higher levels of performance…

Close-up of an automated industrial imaging system with attached lights, camera, and support structure. The main system is black and silver, connected to a flexible hose with electrical cables.

Keyence AI Vision Systems: An SDC Supplier Spotlight

Vision systems have become essential components in automated machinery, playing a critical role in tasks such as barcode detection, part…

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Revolutionizing Manufacturing: SDC’s Expertise in Automated Machines

At SDC, we specialize in designing and building custom automated machines tailored to unique production requirements. With decades of experience…

Preventative Maintenance on Automated Machines

Preventative Maintenance Tips for Automated Machines | SDC

Regular preventative maintenance is essential for maximizing the lifespan and efficiency of automated industrial machines. When properly maintained, these machines…

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Training for Tomorrow: Why Employee Training is Key

At SDC, we’re committed to helping manufacturers optimize their custom automation processes through tailored development solutions. Whether you need assistance…

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Why Machine Spare Parts Are Critical for Efficiency

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing and industrial environments, machine spare parts play a crucial role in maintaining efficiency and productivity. When…

Typical countertop and tooling for an SDC custom EP10 electropolishing machine.

Electropolishing for Industrial Use

Electropolishing (also known as electrolytic polishing, or anodic polishing) has become the preferred method for smoothing, polishing, and deburring both…

Exterior view of the SDC (Steven Douglas Corp.) company building in winter. The building, featuring a blue corrugated metal upper level and large dark-tinted windows, is partially obscured by heavy snowfall.

2024 Year-end Reflection

As 2024 comes to a close, we at SDC are taking a moment to reflect on a year marked by…

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