A connected ecosystem of manufacturers, technology developers and implementation specialists, building the next generation of smart factories together.

Every successful factory program requires more than equipment. It requires an operating manufacturing environment, the right technologies and a capable implementation team. The SFD Global Factory Network connects these three value streams within one project architecture.

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    PCB, IC Substrate, and Component Fabricators

    Manufacturing experience grounded in real production environments

    Tripod Technology Corporation

    Global PCB Manufacturing & Scale-Up Partner

    Tripod brings high-volume PCB manufacturing experience and large-scale Asian production expertise to SFD factory programs. Our collaboration supports factory planning, technology evaluation, process development and the transition of new concepts into commercially viable manufacturing environments.

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    PCB Fab Technology & Equipment Suppliers

    Specialized technologies for advanced factory performance

    Metzger (MKR)

    Specialized Industrial Process Technology Partner

    Metzger contributes process-technology expertise for selected industrial water, wastewater and resource-recovery applications. Its technologies can be incorporated into SFD environmental-system designs according to the chemistry, production volume and recovery objectives of each factory.

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    System Installation and Integration Service Providers

    Turning factory concepts into operational systems

    IPS (Integrated Process Systems)

    North American Process-System Integration Partner

    IPS supports process-equipment integration, installation and implementation for manufacturing facilities in North America. Its field experience helps connect SFD's factory and process designs with practical installation, commissioning and operational requirements.

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