San Jose, CA — the capital of Silicon Valley — has been home to Sodick America for the past dozen years. Sodick America is one of three groups involved in Sodick Co., Ltd.’s research and development efforts.
We have developed several Motion Controllers that have proven its stability, flexibility, and reliability in diverse types of Sodick machines (EDM, MC, 3DP, IMM) for over 20 years.
In the United States and the Americas, the better-known Sodick Inc. is responsible for the sales and support of Sodick products. In 1999, Sodick Co., Ltd —encouraged by the successful introduction of its linear-motor servo system looked for the appropriate region and people to continue refining this technology. Sodick America’s primary mission is to further develop the motion controller; after four generations of the K‑SMC™ (Sodick Motion Controller), more than 25,000 Sodick machines share this technology. Practically all Sodick machines produced since 1999 use linear motors—and since that time, no other EDM manufacturer has produced as many machines.
Within the Sodick Group, we are redefining motion control. Our proprietary flat-rigid linear motor technology delivers contact-free, direct-drive motion, eliminating the wear, backlash, and mechanical limitations inherent in conventional ball-screw systems. In 2011, more than 28,000 Sodick machines were produced across four Sodick factories.
Company Activities
Glass Studio in San Jose
Sodick America 20th Anniversary
Napa Valley Outing
