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Enhance manufacturing speed and consistency for everyday products.

Consumer products encompass a wide range of items, from food and beverages to household goods, electronics, clothing, and more. The industry is characterized by rapid innovation, changing consumer preferences, and the necessity for efficient production methods. Custom machines tailored for this sector play a crucial role in ensuring that products are manufactured to meet high standards of quality and efficiency.

The Role of Custom Machines in Consumer Product Manufacturing

Custom machines are designed specifically to meet the unique requirements of producing consumer goods. These machines can include packaging equipment, assembly lines, and quality control systems.

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Our Capabilities for Consumer Product Manufacturing:

 

  • Assembly: Structured assembly solutions for precise, high-quality production.
  • Laser Applications: Cutting-edge laser usage for precise cutting, welding, and engraving.
  • Robotic Integration: Seamless robotic integration for enhanced efficiency.
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CASE STUDIES

Thermal Heating Component Assembly

A returning SDC customer in the thermal heating industry needed a fully automated production line to improve a time-consuming manual process. The system was developed to streamline the manufacturing of a thermal heating component (burner) and increase throughput to meet rising demand. Due to its dif…
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CASE STUDIES

Hose Assembly & Test Machine

One of SDC’s long-term customers that manufactures corrugated tubing for appliances needed a machine to assemble, print mark, and perform testing on their product. Having already built similar systems for this customer, we approached this project with a deep understanding of product specifications…
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CASE STUDIES

Advancing Automation with Custom Ignition Software

In the rapidly evolving world of automation, success depends on leveraging cutting-edge software and systems to optimize machine performance from the ground up. Innovative electrical controls programming is at the forefront of our key solutions. At SDC our top-notch controls and software engineering…
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CASE STUDIES

Custom Cartoning Machine for Industrial Clamps

Steven Douglas Corp. (SDC) was tasked with a new challenge from a returning customer. Adding to their production line of hose clamp manufacturing, they needed an automated way to package hose clamps into cartons to supply retail stores. This machine needed to pack 10 clamps per carton and work with …
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CASE STUDIES

Custom Automated Tool Packaging Machine

A leading international supplier in the cutting tool industry presented the need for a flexible automated packaging solution to add to their manufacturing facility. This machine needed to be able to package multiple sizes of drill tools. With this customer preferring integration of FANUC robots, it …
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Our Process

Solving our customer’s toughest automation needs — we make machines that help optimize manufacturing processes. This includes, but is not limited to, increasing efficiency, quality, safety, and production.

01

DESIGN & ENGINEER

Our mechanical and electrical controls engineering teams work with our clients to make sure each project is designed to meet every specification and requirement

02

BUILD

Our machine builders and electricians assemble each system in-house, working with our engineering teams to provide a robust machine. 

03

TEST & RUN-OFF

Each SDC system undergoes rigorous machine testing, otherwise known as run-off, to pass client acceptance criteria before they leave our facility. 

04

SUPPORT

We value long-term partnerships and stand behind our custom automated systems. For as long as the machine is in production, we’ll provide support. 

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While our assembly machines are custom-built to meet your unique needs, we also offer turnkey solutions pre-engineered options for seamless integration into your operations to streamline your production process.

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