News & Events


05.01.12

Pneumatic Actuator Now Offering Infinite Number of Stroke Positions

SMC continues to make waves as an industrial innovator. The most recent offer is their Series MPC, the multi-position cylinder. Series MPC is a unique and inexpensive way to give customers an infinite number of adjustable stroke positions. "W...


03.20.12

SMC to Expand Facility 600,000 Square Feet

SMC Corporation of America received a 10-year tax phase-in by the Noblesville Common Council Tuesday evening. The Japanese company's North American corporate headquarters is expanding its facility at 10100 SMC Blvd. in Noblesville's Corporate...


02.29.12

SMC Director Named to "Top 10 Business Leaders You Need to Know"

After being recognized as the 49th most innovative company in the world by Forbes Magazine in late 2011, SMC and the leadership given by Director of Operations, Kelley Stacy, continues to gain attention in 2012. In the Winter 2012 ...



01.06.12

2012 Trade Show Schedule Announced

SMC's presence at the various 2012 trade shows illustrates continued active engagement with our customer base. At the SMC booth, customers can expect to see new and emerging products, along with our expansive existing series of products. Them...


12.20.11

Updated Valve Design Addresses #1 Point of Failure

In an effort to address the needs of the end users and increase the quality of their product lines, SMC has introduced an updated version of 2 port N.C. solenoid valves. The valve series (VX2) has an enhanced internal architecture that minimi...


11.17.11

SMC Corporation of America Earns Business of the Year 2011 by Noblesville Chamber of Commerce

As part of the Annual Enterprise Awards Banquet, the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce has awarded SMC Corporation of America as the 2011 Business of the Year along with Verizon Wireless Music Center and Industrial Dielectrics, Inc. The award c...



11.01.11

"The Changing Energy Landscape: A How-To Guide. Decrease energy costs." White Paper by SMC

As world leaders in pneumatics, our experts have developed some of the most innovative ranges of energy saving products for compressed air systems. This how-to guide includes calculations to determine lost dollars in your facility, equatio...


10.17.11

SMC Presents at Medica and Compamed Tradeshows

SMC will be taking part at the exhibition "Medica" in Düsseldorf, Germany from November 16th - 19th 2011 and "Compamed - High tech solution for medical technology" at the same time in Düsseldorf, from November 16th - 18th 2011. Participant...


09.09.11

SMC Exhibiting New Energy Conscious Products at PackExpo 2011

PRESS RELEASE / September 8, 2011/ -- PACK EXPO, BOOTH #S-5023 -- SMC Corporation today announced new products will be on display at Pack Expo 2011 being held from September 26th - 28th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. New products includ...



08.01.11

SMC Named to Forbes Top 50 Most Innovative Companies 2011

Listed among powerful giants such as Apple, Google, and Amazon, Forbes Inc has named SMC Corporation the 49th most innovative company in the world (with PepsiCo named as 50th) in their August 8th, 2011 issue. Based on expectations ...


07.29.11

New Switch Setting Software

SMC continues to find new ways to strengthen partnerships with our distributor network and with our customers. Today's announcement includes an addition to the growing electronic tool base - a new Digital Switch Setting System. This system includ...


07.20.11

July 2011, In-house Laser Etching Announcement

The Noblesville Manufacturing Facility now has in-house laser etching capability. The laser etch is a permanent marking on the outside surface of almost any product. This is perfect for any product in an environment where our current label will...



06.20.11

2011 Tradeshow Season Update

In 2011, SMC will be exhibiting at some of the world's largest tradeshows including the European Lab Automation Show in Hamburg, Germany, InterSolar in San Francisco, CA and Pack Expo in Las Vegas, NV to name a few. Showcasing new and existing p...


03.28.11

Corporate Update - Impacts by Natural Disasters on March 11, 2011

SMC Corporation wishes to express our deepest sympathies to all the people suffering from the Tohoku earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011. The following is the current status of our business. In regards to SMC's factories (Soka, Tsukuba, ...


03.21.11

Corporate Update - Impacts by Natural Disasters

SMC Corporation wishes to express our deepest sympathies to all the people suffering from the Tohoku earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011. The following is the current status of our business. In regards to SMC's factories (Soka, Tsukuba, ...



03.17.11

Corporate Update, a message from Chad Bosler, Director of Production

We are pleased to announce that we do not expect any major impact to our North American customers after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. All of our Japanese factories are operational with the exception of Tohno and Kamaishi, which we expect t...


03.14.11

Corporate Update: a message from Chad Bosler, Director of Production

The SMC family extends its' deepest sympathies to all of those in Japan who have been affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami. SMC is helping the few employees that have been displaced from their homes by providing food and shelter to thes...


02.28.11

SMC Corporation - Proudly Sponsoring No. 60 Fastenal Ford Mustang

SMC Corporation is a proud sponsor of the No. 60 Fastenal Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, which kicked off February 19th, 2011 on the high banks of the Daytona International Speedway. Carl Edwards will once again pilot the Roush Fe...



02.08.11

Magnetically Coupled Cylinders Save Space (NCY)

Magnetically coupled cylinders save space and have a wide range of applications. The NCY series can be used in many diverse environments, because there is no external leakage. The use of a linear guide makes loading and moments, directly on the c...


04.12.11

Double Acting Pin Cylinder (CJP2)

The CJP2 series double acting pin cylinder is now available in bore sizes of 4mm, 6mm, 10mm, and 16mm. The standard features of the CJP2 are: Solid state auto switch can now be used with the CJP2 (D-M9 Series Auto Switch). Auto switches can no...


03.29.11

Digital Pressure Switches with High Precision 2-Color Display (ISE30A)

Abnormal conditions can be detected at a glance. Series ISE30 is our high precision digital pressure switch (for positive pressure) with a two color digital display that allows you to choose the setting according to your application requirements...



03.31.11

Moisture Control Tubing, Protecting Your Components at a Low Cost (IDK)

Small pneumatic actuators and grippers are great for space saving, high speed automation tasks, but the amount of compressed air required to operate them may be so little that they are not effectively exhausted/refreshed via a long tubing run. Wh...


03.20.11

A Lighter and More Economical Repairable Cylinder (NCG)

The repairable NCG cylinder is lighter and more economical than a conventional tie-rod style cylinder and can withstand higher side loads than a compact cylinder. More importantly, the NCG series has a repairable design that allows routine seal m...