Founded in 1971 as Ott-A-Matic, Odawara Automation designs and builds automated winding and assembly equipment for electric-motor manufacturers. From its Tipp City operation, the North American arm of Japan’s Odawara Engineering develops tailored machines and complete production systems rather than catalog equipment, working with customers from design-for-manufacturing through installation and long-term service. The company says it has more than five decades of experience and has delivered over 3,000 machines and systems.
Sipro S.r.lFounded in 1986, Sipro S.r.l. designs and manufactures winding machines and automated lines for producing electrical motors and coils. The company has built its work around ongoing research into winding and automation, pairing machine performance with solutions tailored to changing production requirements. It also provides technical assistance for its installed equipment.BALTIMORE, MD
Automated Concepts & Tooling, IncSince its founding by owners Elizabeth and Craig in 2004, Waterford’s Automated Concepts & Tooling has designed and built high-speed assembly machines and turnkey automation systems, while also producing the precision-machined components those systems require. The company works across the project—from mechanical and controls engineering through installation, support, and contract assembly—and takes on jobs ranging from a few thousand dollars to more than $1 million. Its acquisition of Syst-A-Matic brought decades of additional precision machining and automation experience under one roof.WATERFORD, PA
Steven Douglas CorpFounded in 1998, Steven Douglas Corp. designs, engineers, and builds custom automation machines for manufacturers from its headquarters in Concord, Ohio. SDC handles projects in-house from engineering and assembly through testing, installation, and ongoing support, with particular depth in micron-level automation and specialized systems such as automated wire-harness equipment. The company has built more than 1,500 machines and operates a 69,000-square-foot temperature-controlled facility alongside a 16,000-square-foot engineering office.CONCORD, OH