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The Guide to Robotics and Automated Systems

This blog will examine the advantages of implementing robotics in manufacturing and offer insights into identifying the appropriate time to make the transition. Explore how…

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Secure Production with Spare Parts & Supportive Service

As simple as it may sound, having spare parts on hand is an integral part of keeping your operation running smoothly and preventing costly, unscheduled…

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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 machine…

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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 requirements and improved…

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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 every…

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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 automated…

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SDC Awarded Second Consecutive Robotics Award

It was with great honor that we accept the 2020 award for outstanding sales growth for the second year in a row from FANUC. As…

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Superior Servo Motor Creates Quality Partnership

For most machines we design, at least one servo axis is required to drive a precision linear or rotary mechanism. Allen-Bradley fulfills our needs and…

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Automate Manufacturing Processes During a Labor Shortage

The global COVID pandemic caused nearly all manufacturing industries to face challenges without warning. One of them is the massive and sudden reduction in their…

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The Importance of a Preventative Maintenance Plan

Keeping your automated machine running at full efficiency should hold the highest priority in your production facility. A comprehensive preventative maintenance plan given to you…

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