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A high-precision Epson industrial robotic arm operating in an automated manufacturing setup, assembling components with various mechanical components.

Medical Port Device Assembly

The customer needed a system to manufacture CPAP assemblies at a rate matching the mold’s output, with minimal operator involvement. Each package contained 32 assemblies,…

Inside of an industrial electrical control panel. Inside, there are modules by Allen-Bradley, labeled 5700, along with a power supply, circuit breakers, and extensive wiring.

Fully Automated Assembly Machine and Control System

SDC designed and developed an automated assembly machine featuring two servo indexing chassis, surrounded by multiple flex feeders and vibratory bowl feeders. To manage the…

Overhead view of an automated manufacturing assembly line drawing. Multiple conveyor belts transporting items, a yellow robotic arm positioned to manipulate objects, and a computer system with a monitor.

Automatic Safety Module Assembly and Testing Cell

The customer requested a fully automated system to replace a labor-intensive process. SDC designed and developed a custom solution to automatically assemble and test a…

Machinery with numerous wires, cables, and mechanical components. A spool with copper strips is visible on a conveyor. The equipment includes sensors, control panels, and protective cable carriers.

Automated Material Processing and Resistance Welding Machine

The customer requested an automated system to form and weld “honeycomb blankets” of various sizes—up to 48 x 120 inches—from spooled titanium strip. Precise synchronization…

A complex automated industrial machine. Key components include a robotic arm for precise movements, a circular bowl feeder, a conveyor belt for transporting parts, and a control panel with a monitor display.

Automatic Medical Device Assembly Machine

The system measures and cuts flexible tubing, feeds and picks end adapters, and uses quick-drying glue to accurately attach the adapters to the tubing.

A complex automated machine for industrial manufacturing, featuring a robust blue framework, clear tubes for output, and a control panel with buttons and a screen.

Electrical Connector Assembly and Inspection Machine

SDC was challenged by a connector manufacturer to design and build a new field-terminable plug contact assembly machine that would be faster, more cost-effective, and…

Automated industrial machine with robotic arm, control panel, and safety enclosure in a factory setting.

High-Speed Material Handling and Test Machine

A manufacturer requested SDC to automate a manual material handling and inspection process. The machine was designed to inspect sheets of buttons, then remove and…

A complex automated assembly line features multiple machines, including vibratory bowl feeders and robotic arms, performing repetitive manufacturing tasks in a factory environment. Components are moved between stations via conveyors and tracks.

Fully-Automated Home Fragrance Wall-Plug Assembly

A manufacturer approached SDC to design an assembly machine that would significantly improve efficiency over their current equipment. The goal was also to boost production…

A blue Yaskawa robotic arm is shown in a factory setting, interacting with a silver automotive part fixtureed into a work station. The robot is positioned above the part and appears to be performing or preparing to perform an automated task.

Automotive Dash Panel Production Equipment

Our customer required equipment for cooling, routing, and inspecting automotive dash panels. Cooling fixtures were used to maintain part shape as they cooled after molding.…

Assembly machine with blue wiring and metal components are engaged in a manufacturing process. Rotary tables and conveyor belts are in the image.

7-Part Automated Assembly Machine

SDC designed and built a custom assembly machine for surgical sterilization capsules, complete with material handling and product labeling capabilities.

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