SMC, an automation component manufacturer

SMC (SMC Corporation) is a world-leading manufacturer of automation control components. SMC focuses on the research and development and production of pneumatic components, hydraulic components and other automation products. Its products are widely used in industrial automation, robots, conveying systems and other fields.

Basic Information

• Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan

• Origin: Started with industrial filters and later transformed into the pneumatic component industry. The company is Sintered Metal Company, and SMC is the abbreviation of its company.

• Founded in 1959

• Global layout: With branches in 82 countries and regions around the world, it has 5 major R&D centers and 500+ sales points3, and has established production bases in 30 countries.

Main Products

1. Cylinders: including standard cylinders, mini cylinders and special cylinders.

2. Pneumatic valves: various types of valves used to control airflow.

3. Vacuum equipment: such as vacuum pumps and vacuum suction cups, widely used in material handling.

4. Sensors: sensors used to monitor and feedback system status.

5. Accessories: including pipes, joints and filters.

Industry Applications

• ‌Automobile Manufacturing‌: Provide high-precision pneumatic components for Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Toyota, etc.

• ‌Semiconductor/Electronics‌: Serving Intel, SMIC, BOE and other companies.

• ‌Robotic Automation‌: Cylinders are used for robot arm grasping and assembly line positioning to improve stability and efficiency.

• ‌Emerging Fields‌: Integrate pneumatic technology with IT technology and expand to new energy, intelligent manufacturing, biomedicine and other industries.

Advantages:

• Innovative Technology: SMC continues to launch innovative products in the field of automation to improve production efficiency.

• Global Network: With subsidiaries and agents in many countries and regions, we ensure the timeliness and reliability of customer service.

• Quality Assurance: SMC's products are known for their high quality and durability and meet international standards.

‌China Business

• ‌Subsidiary: SMC (China) Co., Ltd. was established in 1994 and is one of the first high-tech enterprises in Beijing.

• ‌Scale: 5 factories covering 1 million square meters, with about 6,800 employees (2024).

• ‌Capacity: One of the world's largest pneumatic component production and export bases, with products sold to 55 countries.

• Official website: https://www.smc.com.cn/

SMC has played an important role in promoting industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing and is the preferred partner of many companies.