About Designatronics, Inc.
Precision. Performance. Partnership. Since 1950.
Designatronics, Inc. engineers, manufactures, and supplies high-quality mechanical and electromechanical components through its trusted brands. Since 1950, the company has served clients worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, and independent inventors—across the aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and robotics industries.
Our Brands
Designatronics operates four specialized brands, each providing a comprehensive range of component solutions and services. We offer thousands of in-stock products, convenient online ordering, and access to downloadable 3D CAD models to support your design and engineering needs.
SDP/SI (Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument)
Leading U.S. manufacturer of precision gears, superior mechanical components and assembly of mechanical and electromechanical subassemblies. Providing engineering expertise and customized solutions to move your project forward, prototype to high-volume production.
QTC Metric Gears
Supplier of high-quality metric gears, gear assemblies, and gear products for design engineers and OEMs, engineered to international quality standards. Offering a wide selection of stock metric components with rapid delivery and modification capabilities to meet custom application needs.
QBC Bearings (Quality Bearings & Components)
Specialists in bearing solutions for industrial and commercial applications, including standard, miniature, and custom-engineered precision bearings and linear motion components. Delivering reliable performance, expert support, and a vast inventory ready for immediate shipment.
WYBUR Tools
American-made precision cutting tools built for strength, consistency, and durability. Serving manufacturers with high-performance burs and custom tooling designed for professional use to outperform in demanding environments.
What We Offer
With a catalog of over 100,000 precision-engineered products, we provide everything from:
- Gears, pulleys, belts, and chains
- Bearings, shafting, and couplings
- Gearboxes, gearmotors, and motion control devices, and
- Hardware, universal joints, vibration mounts, brakes, and clutches... and much more!
Whether you're designing prototypes or producing at scale, we deliver high-quality components with engineering support and fast turnaround.
State-of-the-Art Manufacturing
In 2017, Designatronics centralized operations into a 96,000 sq. ft. world-class facility, engineered to enhance production efficiency, reduce lead times, and meet growing customer demand. This investment enables us to offer scalable solutions while maintaining stringent quality standards.
Our Commitment to Quality
Mission
To provide high-quality motion and power control products with precision, speed, and reliability—helping customers achieve success through engineered solutions built to spec.
Quality Policy
We are committed to manufacturing excellence through continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and consistent delivery of products that meet or exceed expectations.
Core Values
We believe in delivering precision, reliability, and responsive service. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and engineering support ensures customers receive dependable solutions that meet their exact needs.
People & Culture
With a team of 250+ employees and nearly 3,000 combined years of experience, we value the talent and diversity that drive our success. We foster a workplace culture based on integrity, inclusion, respect, and advancement. Designatronics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a safe, innovative, and growth-focused environment.
Leadership
Meet Our Executive Team
Robert Kufner
President & CEO
President & CEO
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Susan Anderson
Vice President of Operations
Vice President of Operations
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Simon Brazier
Director of Sales & Marketing
Director of Sales & Marketing
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Edward Mesloh
Director of Finance
Director of Finance
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Charles Comstock
General Manager, Wybur Tools
General Manager, Wybur Tools
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Maureen Rubendall
Director of HR
Director of HR
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Craig Gunst
Director of IT
Director of IT
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Leadership
Meet Our Executive Team
Robert Kufner
President & CEO
Susan Anderson
Vice President of Operations
Simon Brazier
Director of Sales & Marketing
Edward Mesloh
Director of Finance
Charles Comstock
General Manager, Wybur Tools
Maureen Rubendall
Director of HR
Craig Gunst
Director of IT
A Collaborative Approach
Our success is built on collaboration—within our teams and with our customers. We work closely with engineers and procurement teams to reduce design risks, meet project deadlines, and solve technical challenges with practical, engineered solutions.
