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Demco Automation Hosts 2018 Manufacturing Day Event

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Stephen Maund

On October 5, 2018, Demco Automation is hosting multiple Manufacturing Day events celebrating advanced manufacturing. The event invited community members including groups such as students, educators and others to learn about the design and construction of robotics and automation. Attendees saw videos, robots in action, and automated equipment as it is used in advanced manufacturing facilities throughout the United States.

Manufacturing Day is a national effort started in 2012 to promote awareness of manufacturing and its contributions to a 21st century society. In 2016, more than quarter million students and over half a million participants were on-hand to learn about manufacturing, technology, career options, and the overall benefits of the manufacturing sector to our communities and economy.

To see an infographic on how Manufacturing Day statistics and how it impacts the perception of manufacturing, please follow the link at: MFG-DAY-Infographic 2018

For more information about Demco Automation’s Manufacturing Day event, please see our Manufacturing Day page at: Demco Automation 2018 Manufacturing Day Event

Demco Automation is part of Inaugural SkillsUSA Signing Day Event

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Stephen Maund

May 11, 2018 LEHIGH VALLEY – SkillsUSA, a partnership of industry, educators, and students to promote a skilled workforce, organized the first “Signing Day” event for the five area Technical Schools in Lehigh Valley District 11. The event was held to recognize technical school students that are moving on to a technical careers, college, or military service after graduation.

Demco Automation was proud to be a part of this event by preparing to hire current Machining Technologies Co-Op student Jeremy Howard when he completes his education at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI) and Southern Lehigh High School in June.

“During his time working with us this year as a Machining Co-Op Student, Jeremy has been putting the skills learned from LCTI to good use machining and assembling key components for our robotic and automated systems, and we are looking forward to him starting on a full-time basis starting this summer.” says Stephen Maund, President & CEO of Demco Automation. “Partnership with technical education is an important company objective. It is our responsibility as a business community to ensure our regional workforce is ready to meet the needs of a technology-based economy.”

To see articles about the District 11 Signing Day Event, please follow the links below:

The Morning Call – ‘Signing day’ highlights jobs, opportunities awaiting area vocational students

Lehigh Valley Live – Vo-techs show signing days aren’t just for athletes anymore

Demco Automation Selected for Fastest-Growing Companies List in Eastern PA

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Stephen Maund

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Demco Automation has been selected as one of Eastern Pennsylvania’s 45 Fastest-Growing companies in 2017. According to the announcement,

Lehigh Valley Business today named 45 eastern Pennsylvania companies to its Fastest Growing Companies list for 2017 – companies identified as the region’s most dynamic that have made significant contributions to the local economy.

The companies will be honored and their final rankings on the list disclosed at an awards breakfast and ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 25, at DeSales University, Center Valley.

“Demco Automation is excited to receive this award and is honored in being one of the few manufacturers in this year’s rankings. Our team’s commitment to supporting the complex needs of customers coupled with the infrastructure required to produce capital equipment make this accomplishment all the more rewarding. ” said Stephen Maund, President & CEO.

More information about the listing can be found at:

LVB 45 Fastest-Growing Companies

Demco Automation Sponsors 2017 Engineers Week Event

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Stephen Maund

Demco Automation is proud to be a Silver Sponsor for the 2017 Engineers Week event in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. On February 24, the Lehigh Valley Engineering Council (LVEC) hosted the Lehigh Valley Engineers Banquet that coincided with events by DiscoverE. LVEC is an umbrella organization of engineering societies spreading enthusiasm for the profession among future generations and developing opportunities for enhancing the professional development and recognition of area engineers.

This year’s speaker was Brock E. Barry, P.E., Ph.D., F.ASCE presenting the topic: Did You Really Mean to Say That? Nonverbal Communication in the Workplace.

Awards are presented by the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE) for Engineer of the Year and Young Engineer of the Year.

For more information on the LVEC please visit the Lehigh Valley Engineering Council.

For more information on the National Engineers Week please visit Discover Engineers Week.

With Continued Growth, Demco Automation Announces New Facility

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Stephen Maund

new-facility-2 January 7, 2017 – Demco Automation has finalized agreements and is in the final phases of completing construction of a new facility. The larger site will support its continued growth as a leading automated systems supplier.

The 35,000-square-foot climate-controlled facility includes expanded manufacturing assembly bays, additional engineering offices, and lab space to support advanced process development activities.

“With our emphasis on developing highly customized processes coupled with the increased global demand for automation and robotics, we have seen consistent double digit annual growth this decade,” said Stephen Maund, President and CEO. “because of this, we are in a situation where a larger facility is needed.”

The increase in assembly and integration areas provide flex space for bigger systems without reconfiguring the manufacturing floor. Maund added, “Our business has expanded in recent years to include larger production lines as well as our existing offerings of smaller scale systems for medical device and other industry sectors.”

“Additions to engineering, applications, and operations support over the past few years filled our office space with no room for expansion in the existing facility.” Maund continued. Current plans are to complete the move by February, 2017.

New Facility Press Release

Press Release PDF

Beyond Bridgeworks: How Incubator Graduates Have Thrived – Demco Automation

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Stephen Maund

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The year 1989 was an important one for both the Bridgeworks Enterprise Center in Allentown and Demco Automation because it was the year that both were founded. And it wouldn’t be long before the two would be connected – the former as a manufacturing business incubator, and the latter as an incubator program client.

Scalable Automation a Path to Turnkey Success

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Stephen Maund

Tooled AD16 for medical device industry U.S. TECH MAGAZINE – August 2016
by Stephen Maund President & CEO – Demco Automation

The world of custom automation used in electronics and other industries is a game of which direction to proceed — user-operated benchtop stations, or full turnkey systems. By creating a scalable automation strategy from the beginning, equipment reuse, risk reduction, and incremental implementation can be realized. By approaching an automation strategy in an incremental way, benefits such as the opportunity to prove risky or untested processes before “going all in” on a full turnkey system, a reduction in initial capital outlay at the beginning of a program, and the quick launch of critical processes for production are gained.

Before starting a custom automation project, be sure to do the homework and plan obsolescence out of the strategy. Use the principles of modularity, scalability and flexibility to create a reconfigurable automation system for the production process. In the end, it can extend budget dollars and increase the longevity of equipment in a competitive global marketplace.

To view the entire article, please visit this U.S. Tech Magazine link at Online Article

For a PDF reprint of the article, please follow this link:
Scalable Automation Reprint August 2016

Demco Automation Sponsors Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Event

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Stephen Maund

Demco Automation is a program sponsor for the Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Man & Woman of the Year event for 2016. Over a 10 week period, the candidates compete in honor of children who are local blood cancer survivors, the Boy & Girl of the Year, raising funds for LLS blood cancer research.

Through programs like Man & Woman of the Year, The LLS has invested more than $1 billion in research to advance breakthrough therapies. Almost half of the new anti-cancer drugs approved by the U.S. FDA from 2000 through 2013 were originally designed to treat blood cancers.

For more information on the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, please visit http://www.lls.org/

Demco Automation Sponsors 2016 Engineers Week Event

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Stephen Maund

Demco Automation was a Gold Sponsor for the 2016 Engineers Week event in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. On February 26, the Lehigh Valley Engineering Council (LVEC) hosted the Lehigh Valley Engineers Banquet that coincided with events by DiscoverE (formerly the National Engineers Week Foundation). LVEC is an umbrella organization of engineering societies spreading enthusiasm for the profession among future generations and developing opportunities for enhancing the professional development and recognition of area engineers.

This year’s speaker was Andrei G. Jablokow, PhD presenting the topic: Think Like an Engineer, Speak Like a Leader.

Awards are presented by the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE) for Engineer of the Year and Young Engineer of the Year.

For more information on the LVEC please visit the Lehigh Valley Engineering Council.

For more information on the National Engineers Week please visit Discover Engineers Week.

Join Our Team – Mechanical Engineer – Machine Design

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Stephen Maund

Demco Automation is a regional leader in designing and constructing automated assembly systems for the medical device, electronics, pharmaceutical, automotive, and consumer products industries. We are located in Quakertown, PA, and searching for a Mechanical Engineer-Machine Designer to join our team:

Roles & Responsibilities:

Design and document various machine elements within custom automated assembly systems including areas such as assembly mechanisms, tooling, robotics, safety systems, machine frames, and pneumatic/motor-driven actuators.
Specify commercial components, materials, coatings, and other pertinent design information.
Create and update Bill of Materials, Assembly Drawings, As-Built Drawings, and set-up procedures.
Occasionally visit customer sites for design meetings, service calls, retrofits, or other activities.
Communicate with customers and suppliers to relay design information.
Coordinate and lead projects through Engineering, design, manufacturing release, fabrication/assembly, test/debug, conditioning, FAT, and installation/service.
Create and/or maintain project schedules as necessary.
Work in an Applications Engineering role as required to develop technical descriptions costing, proposals, and other sales related activities.

Experience & Requirements:

BSME
3-5 years minimum experience in equipment/machine design with a proficiency in 3D design tools such as SolidWorks Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD 2007 3D or higher version.
Design mechanisms, tooling, and processes for automated assembly systems.
Create and modify CAD drawings and material lists including machined parts, assemblies, pneumatics, and other items related to automation system.
Work in a team environment with Engineering, management, and manufacturing personnel to provide innovative solutions.
Experience and working knowledge of pneumatics, bearings, slides, sensors, mechanical adjustments, dies, tooling, etc. Experience and working knowledge of drafting standards, tolerances,
machined parts, etc.
Detail oriented.
Ability to prioritize and organize.
Good analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and perform outside of job description.

Send resume to: hr@demcoautomation.com

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