SMC

SMC - Leading experts with a passion for industrial automation

SMC was established in 1959, in Tokyo, Japan, as a Sintered Metal Filters and filtration systems manufacturer. The evolution from basic pneumatics to more sophisticated automation solutions has granted SMC a global market share of 30%, and 65% in the Japanese market.

With 12,000 basic products and over 700,000 variations, SMC offers solutions from air preparation, instrumentation, through to valves, and actuators covering practically every single step in the automation process.

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Powerful components for every application

SMC combines many years of experience with a clear vision for practical automation. The company is known for solutions that not only work with technical precision, but also impress in everyday industrial use with their reliability, energy efficiency and intelligent design. With a wide range of pneumatic and electrical components, SMC is able to meet the diverse requirements of modern production environments.

Particularly striking is the approach of making complex technology understandable, modular and adaptable. Research, further development and a high degree of vertical integration ensure that SMC products perform consistently even under demanding conditions. The result is a portfolio that is ideally suited for both standardised processes and individual applications.

SMC expertise: How to optimise the performance of electric drives

In this technical article, SMC highlights the strengths of electric drive technology: precise position control, compact designs and the ability to control movements efficiently – without the need for traditional pneumatics.

It also shows how modern control technologies (e.g. EtherCAT, PROFINET or IO-Link) combined with robust, IP-protected components facilitate integration into industrial systems. The result: more economical, powerful and flexible automation solutions.

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Electric drive from SMC, large slide type, belt drive – LET-X11 series

Automation at the touch of a button

SMC offers access to over 12.000 basic models with more than 700.000 variants, ranging from valves and cylinders to temperature control devices. Thanks to this enormous variety and technical depth, designers and purchasers can find exactly the right components for their application – with fast availability and comprehensive CAD support.

Over 60 years of expertise

Since SMC was founded in 1959, the company has combined technical excellence with innovative strength. With five technical centres worldwide – two of which are in Europe – and high standards for quality and sustainability, SMC develops automation solutions that are precisely tailored to industrial requirements.

More efficient automation with SMC and MISUMI

Through our partnership with SMC, you benefit from a global technology leader with an extensive service network and an in-depth product portfolio. The collaboration enables tailor-made automation solutions, high delivery reliability and expert-level technical advice.