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Project Scope: Doubling Throughput for Foil Shielding on Jack Modules A long-time customer in the electrical connector manufacturing industry needed to increase the output of…

SDC brought two live machines to Automate 2026 and came home with real projects, new industry insight, and a clear picture of what manufacturers want…

Sticky tubing, messy primer dispensing, and packaging — each one a problem worth solving on its own. This is what it looks like when you…

Electronics manufacturers are operating in an environment where tolerances are tighter, parts are smaller, and the cost of a bad test result keeps climbing. Robotics…

Tiny screws. Live RF measurements. Micro-grade precision. SDC built a dual-robot machine that tunes RF circuit boards faster and more reliably than the previous manual…

When every automation company sounds capable, how do you actually choose? This 9-point evaluation framework helps manufacturers identify the right custom automation machine builder —…

If you're evaluating automation, you want one thing: a real number. This breakdown gives you realistic budget ranges, the six factors that move the needle…

Custom automation machines are long-term investments in throughput, quality, and production stability. This comprehensive guide breaks down cost, ROI, robotics integration, AI in manufacturing, and…

Steven Douglas Corp. returns to Automate 2026 with a larger booth, two pre-engineered automation systems, and the confidence of a company that stands toe-to-toe with…

Manufacturers facing rising costs and production demands turn to a custom machine builder for scalable, high-speed automation solutions. The right partner delivers tailored equipment, faster…