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Building a U.S.-based supply chain

The Robot Report Podcast · 5 Jun 2025 · 5m

What this episode covers

Robert Kufner, CEO and President of SDP/SI, explains how the company has evolved over 75 years to serve the automation and robotics industries by investing in advanced manufacturing and listening to customer feedback on lightweight, quiet gearboxes. He highlights SDP/SI's strategic advantage as a U.S.-based manufacturer in Hicksville, New York, which allows them to navigate current tariff uncertainties by leveraging domestic raw materials and four U.S.-based motor winding sources. Kufner also addresses ongoing supply chain challenges, specifically the reliance on Canadian aluminum and steel, and the critical shortage of domestic volume for manufacturing motor magnets.

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AGMA, sdp-si.com

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