Medical Design Technology - July/August 2017

SMC has dedicated a large staff and financial resources to Research & Development. To provide a positive and speedy response to the needs presented by customers throughout the world, technical centers have been established in the United States, Europe, Japan and China. 1,500 engineers globally share information and maintain close contact in order to quickly respond to requirements locally.

Product Development:

Currently, SMC’s product offering includes over 12,000 basic products with over 700,000 variations. These include Directional Control Valves; Cylinders and Actuators, Electric Actuators, Flow Switches, Pressure and Vacuum Switches, Vacuum Ejectors and Vacuum Pads, Fil-ters/Regulators/Lubricators and Airline component accessories, Fittings and Tubing, Air Dryers and Thermo Con Chillers, Static Elimination Components.

Promoting Advanced Automation through Automated Control Technology.

Corporate Mission:

SMC is dedicated to deliver first-class business solutions to our customers through superior products and top-notch customer service by creating an environment for our employees where each person is valued, challenged to reach his or her full potential, and contributes to the growth of the company, community and themselves.

Markets Served:

Automotive Life Sciences Natural Resources Machine Tool Semi-Conductor / Electronics Heavy Vehicle Food & Beverage Processing and Packaging

Company History:

Founded in 1959 SMC’s global presence with manufacturing, sales and technical support in over 81 countries assures that continuity of products and service are maintained to support your manufacturing and production requirements.

Engineering:

Following a basic concept of developing products from the customer’s standpoint

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Support Services:

In satisfying each individual customer, SMC believes it is essential to promote sales activities that emphasize personal contact. The function of our sales staff is not simply to take the customer’s order, but to accurately gauge the customer’s needs and desires. They play an important role in the development of new products and services by providing vital feedback to the technical and production departments. For this reason SMC has invested in establishing a highly extensive support network and a large sales organization with the goal of becoming more familiar with customers’ needs and developing closer relationships. SMC’s sales staff of over 5,500 internationally is continually striving to cultivate close communications with our customers.