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Employee Training for Automated Vision System

Training for Tomorrow: Why Employee Training is Key

Top 3 Highlights to Setting Up a Manufacturing Training Program Why Training is Crucial in Manufacturing Automation is transforming industries and educating employees is important.…

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Why Machine Spare Parts Are Critical for Efficiency

How Stocking Spare Parts Improves Operational Efficiency In today’s fast-paced manufacturing and industrial environments, machine spare parts play a crucial role in maintaining efficiency and…

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Electropolishing for Industrial Use

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

How SDC Ensured ±0.00015” Precision with Automated Measurement

Project Summary SDC designed an automated in-line measurement and quality control system for a leading consumer appliance manufacturer specializing in precision-ground blender components. The system…

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Steven Douglas Corp. at Automate 2025

SDC to Showcase Automated Machine Capabilities at Automate 2025 Steven Douglas Corp. (SDC) will exhibit at Automate in Detroit, Michigan, May 12-15, 2025. This is…

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2024 Year-end Reflection

Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth and Innovation at SDC As 2024 comes to a close, we at SDC are taking a moment to…

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Steven Douglas Corp. at PMTS 2025

Steven Douglas Corp. to Showcase Automated Machine Capabilities at PMTS 2025 Steven Douglas Corp. (SDC) will exhibit at the Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) in…

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SDC Delivers Semi-Automated Assembly Line for EV Charging System

Semi-Automated Assembly Line for EV Charging System A leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer partnered with SDC to design a reliable, efficient assembly system for its…

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AI, Robots, and the Future of Work: Streamlining Efficiency Across Industries

Automated robots that are designed to perform everyday tasks have revolutionized the way we live and work, offering convenience, efficiency, and precision. These advanced machines,…

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From Concept to Creation: The Advantages of Custom Machinery

Introduction To revolutionize and redefine a manufacturing process, businesses face an important decision: choosing between custom machine builders or machine integrators. While both play vital…

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