SMC Corporation

SMC Corporation is a manufacturer based in Japan that makes pneumatic control devices, which use compressed air as their power source for automation. Its range covers air management, valves, cylinders, actuators and related equipment for factories. The company says it provides technology to automotive, IT and medical fields.

Product range

SMC's product categories named on its site include air management systems, energy-saving exhaust-recovery booster regulators, temperature control equipment and ionizers for static neutralization. It also lists wireless systems, 2-port and 3-port solenoid valves, compact vacuum pumps, suction cups, compact cylinders and membrane nitrogen generators for laser applications. Its e-actuators are chosen with model selection software. The site also offers an online catalog organized by product category, along with product documentation, the latest product information and support tools.

Selection tools and networks

• Model selection: the Product Navigator and Model Selection Software help customers choose products by criteria or size.
• Air calculations: software estimates air consumption, required air flow capacity and CO2 emissions.
• Flow calculations: software calculates flow-rate characteristics for liquids, saturated steam and gases.
• Networks: the EX600 safety communication fieldbus system and the EXW1 wireless system are among the products the site highlights.

Recent products and recognition

Recent additions named on the site include a high-power compact cylinder, a compact vacuum pump, a non-slip suction cup, a magnet buffer and a 3-port ball valve. The company reports net-zero target certification from the Science Based Targets initiative, and it was placed on the A List for climate change and water security in CDP's 2025 assessment.

Key facts

• Based in: Japan
• Certifications: Cybersecurity certification from TÜV SÜD
• Products: Energy-saving exhaust-recovery booster regulators, Wireless System EXW1, EX600 safety communication fieldbus system, ionizers, solenoid valves
• Markets: Automobiles, IT and medicine, among other industries