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Why Machine Spare Parts Are Critical for Efficiency

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing and industrial environments, machine spare parts play a crucial role in maintaining efficiency and productivity. When a component fails, having the…

Typical countertop and tooling for an SDC custom EP10 electropolishing machine.

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…

Roll of white labels is mounted on the left, feeding down towards a black metal mechanism with a sensor positioned above it. An orange conveyor belt with a bumpy surface run through the center of the mechanism.

How SDC Ensured ±0.00015” Precision with Automated Measurement

SDC designed an automated in-line measurement and quality control system for a leading consumer appliance manufacturer of precision-ground blender components. Using a Keyence LS-9030 Laser…

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Steven Douglas Corp. at Automate 2025

Steven Douglas Corp. (SDC) will exhibit at Automate in Detroit, Michigan, May 12-15, 2025. This is the largest robotics and automation event in the Americas,…

Exterior view of the SDC (Steven Douglas Corp.) company building in winter. The building, featuring a blue corrugated metal upper level and large dark-tinted windows, is partially obscured by heavy snowfall.

2024 Year-end Reflection

As 2024 comes to a close, we at SDC are taking a moment to reflect on a year marked by growth, innovation, and new opportunities.…

Overhead perspective view of a factory production line. The line features a conveyor belt system, rectangular enclosures, processing stations with supporting structures and processing units, all arranged in a sequential flow.

SDC Delivers Semi-Automated Assembly Line for EV Charging System

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer partnered with SDC to design a reliable, efficient assembly system for its Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) charger. Tackling complex subassemblies…

Automated guided vehicle, designed in grey, navigates a warehouse floor with color-coded lane markers, carrying a wooden pallet in an industrial setting.

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

From complex tasks in industries such as manufacturing, food and drink, and logistics, automated robots are designed to reduce human exertion and improve productivity.

Large part hopper connected to a centrifugal feeder on an automated cartoning machine

From Concept to Creation: The Advantages of Custom Machinery

To revolutionize and redefine a manufacturing process, businesses face an important decision: choosing between custom machine builders or machine integrators.

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Highlights of The Assembly Show 2024

While at The Assembly Show, our Sales Manager, Ryan McAllister, was happy to find plenty of new products and technologies on display or being presented…

Carton packaging machine overview

Investing in Success: The Importance of a Trusted Custom Machine Builder

In a world where every second counts, the custom machine builder you choose can be the difference between stagnation and success. While larger corporations might…

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