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Vision-Guided Robotics in Automated Machines

In some of today’s sophisticated automated machinery, vision-guided robotic motion is allowing robotic machines to do more complex tasks than ever before. Below, we briefly…

Yellow FANUC SR-6iA industrial robotic arm operating on an automated assembly line, handling colored bottle caps in a high-tech manufacturing facility.

3 Types of Part Feeding Systems

The manufacturing of a product may involve a variety of part components that need a way to be fed into an assembly machine or system.…

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.

A detailed view of an Automated Bolt Washer Palletizing Machine showcasing its numerous functional parts and assembly with a clear glass machine guard.

Automated Bolt Washer & Palletizing Machine

SDC custom-designed and built this automated bolt-washer assembly and palletizing machine, featuring our proprietary SDChassis, an integrated conveyor system, and a SCARA robot.

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