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Automation
Custom Automation Solutions
Are you looking to implement automation or grow/upgrade existing automation at your company? Whether you are working in aerospace, solar, wearables, food and beverage, or other industries, SIGMADESIGN can help you find solutions to strea...
SIGMADESIGN - Singapore Automation (2019)
Our team is Singapore is heavily involved in Automation projects. Watch this video to learn more about a challenging project we recently completed....
FANUC Authorized System Integrator
Finding a partner that can help you automate your system is key for efficient transformation of your business. As a FANUC ASI (Authorized System Integrator), SIGMADESIGN offers expertise for a wide variety of automation needs. We can...
Automation Expertise from SIGMADESIGN
Do you have a challenge such as “How do I improve productivity?”, or “How do I make this part?” SIGMADESIGN provides services to create a variety of automated systems and equipment. Automation may control manufacturing processes such...
Manufacturing Machinery Parts With HP 3D Printing - SigmaDesgin | HP
After moving away from traditional injection molding, SigmaDesign needed a brand new approach to bring their vision to life. To do this, they turned to the HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solution to produce machine parts for Print Trace. Manu...
Vision Inspection System by SIGMADESIGN
Vision systems can automate part inspection to ensure quality and reduce cost of production. This video demonstrates expertise by SIGMADESIGN in developing an automated vision system....
Coffee Robot by SIGMADESIGN
What are the limitations of robots? Can someone please make me a cup of coffee? Oh, yeah! Robots can do that. The word “robotics” can elicit images of humanoid robots replicating human behavior (like making coffee), but the term has a...
Robotic Automation Solutions
Developing and operating robots is an interdisciplinary engineering effort. Whether developing a robotic system or using existing robots to automate a process, having a broad range of expertise is essential. At SIGMADESIGN our...
Case Studies
Manufacturing Machinery Parts With HP 3D Printing - SigmaDesgin | HP
After moving away from traditional injection molding, SigmaDesign needed a brand new approach to bring their vision to life. To do this, they turned to the HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solution to produce machine parts for Print Trace. Manu...
SIGMADESIGN - Wearable Device Tester (2018)
This is a custom-built and motion-controlled machine to exercise a wearable device to the point of fatigue failure in order to determine failure mode. This machine was designed and built by SIGMADESIGN Mechanical Engineers, Electrical...
SIGMADESIGN - FVRL Outreach Cart Concept (2019)
In 2015, we had the privilege of working with the Fort Vancouver Regional Library (FVRL) in designing an Outreach Cart to be used by their team in the community. After presenting various ideas to the FVRL team, this Lightweight Folding...
Company Culture
SIGMADESIGN - What does Culture mean at SIGMADESIGN? (2019)
At SIGMADESIGN, we believe in taking care of our people and fostering a great company culture. Our aim is to create an environment where people want to come to work each day. Part of that is accomplished by understanding what our team me...
I Won't Back Down
Some SIGMADESIGN employees recently collaborated remotely on a musical project, covering "I Won't Back Down" by Tom Petty....
Integrity
Having a design partner you trust can give you peace of mind when a lot is at stake. At SIGMADESIGN, our Core Values are the guiding principles for how we do business, and how we work together. Although they are not listed in priority...
Help Clients And Each Other
Teamwork is vital to our workflow at SIGMADESIGN, and helping each other is a major part of working together. In order to help our clients, we also need to help each other as a team.⠀ ⠀ Help Clients & Each Other is the second of our...
Take Time To Laugh
SIGMADESIGN has a great set of core values that our people work by every day. One of these is “Take Time to Laugh”. We’ve all had challenging days at work, so it’s good to remember to “Take Time to Laugh” once in a while. Turn up the...
Adaptable
At SIGMADESIGN, we’re adaptable. It’s part of who we are as people, and as a business. Whether we’re interacting with our immediate co-workers or with customers, it’s understood that things change, and we need to adapt to those changes...
Respect For Each Other
Respect can go a long way towards bringing a team together. When team members show respect for each other, and can set aside differences, it makes common goals easier to achieve.⠀ ⠀ Respect For Each Other is the fifth of our six Core...
Exceed Customer's Expectations
Customers are the life of our business at SIGMADESIGN. We work hard to satisfy our customers by providing excellent services throughout the product development life cycle. Often expectations can be a moving target – the scope of a...
SIGMADESIGN - Take Your Child to Work Day Trailer (2019)
https://www.sigmadzn.com/ SIGMADESIGN is hosting a STEM filled Take Your Child to Work Day Thursday April 25th 2019.
25th Anniversary Video
June 2019 marks a major milestone in the life of SIGMADESIGN. We celebrated our 25th anniversary on June 27. Thank you to our clients, vendors, employees, friends, and family that attended our celebration. Many long-lasting and trusted...
Firmware & Software Engineering
Firmware + Software Engineering Director Lindsey Dotson
Do you need help with firmware or software? Helping our clients bring their products to life is what we do and we love every minute of it. SIGMADESIGN provides industry leading engineering expertise in Firmware, Software, and Quality...
ARI Modular Development Platform for Rapid Prototyping
Need to bring your IoT product concept to market, but don’t have the time or deep-enough pockets to have a custom device designed from scratch?⠀ ⠀ SIGMADESIGN now presents ARI: a new, semi-custom product-design option to minimize y...
SIGMADESIGN - Wearable Device Tester (2018)
This is a custom-built and motion-controlled machine to exercise a wearable device to the point of fatigue failure in order to determine failure mode. This machine was designed and built by SIGMADESIGN Mechanical Engineers, Electrical...
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Options at SIGMADESIGN
Need manufacturing options? SIGMADESIGN offers a variety of production related services. Contact us at info@sigmadzn.com or 360.693.2600 to find out more....
Entering the Digital Manufacturing Revolution with SigmaDesign | Jet Fusion 3D Printing | HP
Discover more about HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solution: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/printers/3d-printers/servicebureau.html?jumpid=sc_znbs785yt3 The 4th Industrial Revolution is well and truly here. With 23 years of top industry experienc...
3D Printing PPE For Health Care Workers—Postcards From The Pandemic
Across the Portland-area, 3D print makers are creating emergency supplies of face shields and other vital protective gear for health-care workers battling COVID-19. OPB reporters and photographers are capturing “Postcards from the Pan...
What is "Protoduction"?
Join SIGMADESIGN at Food Tech Live to learn about Protoduction. What is Protoduction? Protoduction is the bridge that takes you from building your first working prototype, to full-fledged manufacturing at high volume. Most companies face...
Manufacturing In The USA
Are you looking for manufacturing solutions such as prototypes, pre-production, low-volume or support for high-volume production? Manufacturing in the USA has many advantages, and SIGMADESIGN can help. We can reduce cost for delivery,...
Fast Local Reliable Manufacturing
Do you need fast, local, reliable manufacturing for complex electromechanical devices? SIGMADESIGN has been designing, building, assembling, producing, and testing electromechanical devices for over 25 years. We have the experience...
Bridge The Gap
Product Development is a journey. Whether you’re just starting out, or a seasoned veteran, getting your product out of the prototype phase and into mass production requires skilled navigation. At SIGMADESIGN, we use the term...
Innovative Manufacturing Solutions
SIGMADESIGN maintains a competitive advantage providing manufacturing services for a wide variety of products. By utilizing innovative approaches in response to customer requirements, we help customers get to the next level of manufactur...
Manufacturing Machinery Parts With HP 3D Printing - SigmaDesgin | HP
After moving away from traditional injection molding, SigmaDesign needed a brand new approach to bring their vision to life. To do this, they turned to the HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solution to produce machine parts for Print Trace. Manu...
Mechanical Engineering
Director of Mechanical Engineering Mike Pullen
Learn from our Director of Mechanical Engineering, Mike Pullen, as he explains what SIGMADESIGN can offer you from concept through production. Pullen says, “We’ve always been a really strong Mechanical Engineering company – it...
Mike Pullen on Product Development
Mike Pullen, our Director of Mechanical Engineering briefly discusses the SIGMADESIGN approach to product development. Every client has different requirements, and a different problem that needs to be solved. It's up to Mike and his...
SIGMADESIGN - Wearable Device Tester (2018)
This is a custom-built and motion-controlled machine to exercise a wearable device to the point of fatigue failure in order to determine failure mode. This machine was designed and built by SIGMADESIGN Mechanical Engineers, Electrical...
SIGMADESIGN - Material Development Kit - Spreader Tester (2018)
The MDK enables material suppliers to successfully advance new powder materials for HP Jet Fusion 3D Printers. The MDK facilitates early screening of powder material targeted for certification under the HP Multi Jet Fusion Open...
On-site Resources
People Solutions from SIGMADESIGN
Meet Juan Jimenez, Director of On-Site Resources at SIGMADESIGN. Juan and his team are experts in staffing, or what SIGMADESIGN calls “People Solutions”. In this video, Juan explains three types of flexible People Solutions that...
Account Recruiting Manager Morgan Vilhauer
Are you looking for short-term or long-term employees to help you meet project goals? Meet Morgan Vilhauer, SIGMADESIGN’s Account Recruiting Manager. She is adept at finding the right resource for you. In this video, she explains...
On-Site Manager Amanda Dixon
Meet Amanda Dixon, SIGMADESIGN’s On-Site Manager. She is an integral part of SIGMADESIGN’s ability to provide flexible staffing solutions. Her skills in communication contribute to collaborative relationships with our clients....
Payroll Services from SIGMADESIGN
Do you have someone specific in mind to fill a particular role, but you're limited by a hiring freeze or otherwise unable to bring them onto your workforce? You can skip recruiting fees and/or administrative burdens by using...
Prototyping & Fabrication
SIGMADESIGN - Meet the Director of Engineering Support (Lab & Shop Services) Tyler McNamara (2019)
Meet Tyler McNamara, Director of Engineering Support at SIGMADESIGN. His role encompasses all of the 'boots on the ground' operations - everything from the logistics side, supply chain management, purchasing, shipping, receiving, the...
SIGMADESIGN - Laser Cutting Machine (2019)
Our machine shop uses an in-house, 500 W fiber laser with a 3’X4’ bed capable of cutting up to 3/16” stainless and mild steel, and 3/32” (2.4 mm) aluminum. We have the ability to cut brass and copper at ~2 mm thickness. The laser...
SIGMADESIGN - New CNC Machine in Singapore Machine Shop (2019)
Our Singapore office welcomes a brand new Haas Automation CNC Machine! This machine augments our capabilities and contributes to our aim at complete vertical integration. Are you in Singapore and in need of machined parts? Give our...
SIGMADESIGN - Noisy Machines (2019)
At SIGMADESIGN, we are thrilled to work with diverse clients in a variety of industries. Clients come to us with very unique needs for the design of their product. Over the years, we’ve focused on outfitting our facilities with...
SIGMADESIGN - Haas 5 Axis
Our Haas 5-Axis CNC Machine makes it possible to fabricate parts more precisely, with less effort, and with more speed....
Welding Services from SIGMADESIGN
Are you looking for detailed and quality welding services? At SIGMADESIGN we offer a range of welding services. All welding is completed in-house by certified welders with backgrounds in nuclear-cryogenic work and material sciences. We...
MISUMI + SIGMADESIGN Partnership
MISUMI and SIGMADESIGN together provide complete, aluminum framing systems. When you order parts and assembly services, you get a complete product delivered to your facility. Whether you need a “build to print” or “simple kit” based on...
Testing
Test Lab Overview
"Our core competency at SIGMADESIGN is custom testing - we're able to leverage our machine shop and engineering resources to design a test that simulates pretty much anything that you can imagine." SIGMADESIGN Test Lab Manager Douglas...
Environmental Chambers
Environmental test chambers allow us to simulate environments with specific temperature, humidity, and altitude conditions. Each chamber has a temperature range from about -70 to 170 C. Some of them are also humidity capable within a...
Universal Test Stand and Leak Paths - SIGMADESIGN Test Lab
In this first video of our Test Lab series, get a brief overview of two frequently used instruments in SIGMADESIGN’s Test Lab: the Universal Test Stand and Bubble Tester. A Universal Test Stand can be used to test force,...
Cyclical Drop Tester
Need custom testing for your product? SIGMADESIGN’s test lab employs custom drop testers, built in-house, to satisfy the needs of our customers. For example, the drop testers can cyclically test a consumer electronic device’s ability...
Instrumentation in the Test Lab
SIGMADESIGN’s test lab keeps a huge stock of instrumentation in house. This instrumentation is used to measure how reliable a product is, and how a product might change as it is being tested. Some of the instrumentation we have in our...
SIGMADESIGN - Wearable Device Tester (2018)
This is a custom-built and motion-controlled machine to exercise a wearable device to the point of fatigue failure in order to determine failure mode. This machine was designed and built by SIGMADESIGN Mechanical Engineers, Electrical...
Product Vibration Testing Services
SIGMADESIGN is your logical partner in preparing your product for the real world. We use an IMV A30/EM3HM vibration test system which pairs perfectly with a vibration research controller. This allows our technicians to add advanced instr...
Sustaining and Reliability Testing
Is your product in a development phase? SIGMADESIGN's test lab is ready to help ensure that not only does your product meet standard specifications in testing, but also that it is ready for mass manufacturing. As SIGMADESIGN...
Cleanroom Processing Services
SIGMADESIGN maintains a cleanroom station for controlled-environment cleaning, assembly, and packaging at our dedicated test lab facility. This enables us to provide a full suite of part processing services for cleanroom ready...
Test Lab Airplane
Oops! That did not go as planned. This is why we test early and test often! SIGMADESIGN's dedicated test lab can develop and iterate custom test architecture to help customers refine their concepts into manufacturable products, and...
3D Printing
Entering the Digital Manufacturing Revolution with SigmaDesign | Jet Fusion 3D Printing | HP
Discover more about HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solution: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/printers/3d-printers/servicebureau.html?jumpid=sc_znbs785yt3 The 4th Industrial Revolution is well and truly here. With 23 years of top industry experienc...
Manufacturing Machinery Parts With HP 3D Printing - SigmaDesgin | HP
After moving away from traditional injection molding, SigmaDesign needed a brand new approach to bring their vision to life. To do this, they turned to the HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solution to produce machine parts for Print Trace. Manu...
SIGMADESIGN - Material Development Kit - Spreader Tester (2018)
The MDK enables material suppliers to successfully advance new powder materials for HP Jet Fusion 3D Printers. The MDK facilitates early screening of powder material targeted for certification under the HP Multi Jet Fusion Open...
Apple Labeling Machine - HP MJF 4200
This video was produced by HP in collaboration with SIGMADESIGN. Printrayce is an apple labeling machine designed, built, delivered and installed by SIGMADESIGN. The machine includes several parts that are printed using HP's MJF 4200...