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Servo-driven Pick and Place station with a blue part gripped and ready to insert onto a nested part on an indexing dial.

Applications for Pick and Place Robots

In some of today’s sophisticated automated machinery, the experts at Steven Douglas Corp. (SDC) have integrated robotic pick and place systems in many different applications.…

Allen-Bradley digital screen of the floor map of a factory with digital images of robotic arms and production rate times. This is the PanelView 5310 with various other buttons to press.

How to Improve Lot Traceability in Manufacturing

Lot traceability is the act of tracking and documenting a “lot,” batch, or group of goods that were made during the same manufacturing run using…

Close-up view of a blue tube forming machine shaping a silver metal tube. The machine creates a pattern of raised, rounded rectangles along the tube's surface as it passes through the apparatus

Fin Former Machine

Our previous customer commissioned us to design and build an automated fin former machine. This machine produces pleated metal with interlacing convolutions, replacing a product…

A yellow industrial robot arm in a bright factory setting extends towards a large, flat rectangular material. The robot's arm is equipped with a square yellow platform containing multiple suction cups, these affix to the material.

Automatic Resin Distribution and Material Handling Cell

Our customer requested SDC to design and build an automatic resin distribution and stacking cell for large fiberglass sheets of varying sizes and thicknesses. The…

A FANUC yellow robot connected to multiple wires operates machinery in a factory setting, showcasing advanced automation in robotic material handling.

Capabilities and Benefits of Robotic Inspection

Inspections are crucial to ensure quality products, yet the need for accurate and reliable inspections can often create bottlenecks in the manufacturing process. Compared to…

A FANUC yellow robot connected to multiple wires operates machinery in a factory setting, showcasing advanced automation in robotic material handling.

SDC Glass Panel Testing Machine

This SDC automated work cell was designed to hold bulk quantities of 3” x 3” glass panels and automatically measure their dark and light current-voltage…

Automated assembly line with feeders, conveyors, and robotic enclosure. Industrial machinery against a white background.

High-Speed, 3-Part Home Fragrance Assembly Cell

The customer requested a fully automated system to feed and assemble three parts—a wick, plastic holder, and small nail—for a home fragrance collection. The system…

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…

Two yellow FANUC robotic arms operating in an industrial automation setting, assembling components on a production line with green lighting and various machinery in the back

Preventative Maintenance for Industrial Robots

It’s crucial to conduct regular preventative maintenance for industrial robots. When industrial robots are properly maintained, they can last for many years before needing to…

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