SMC Corporation is a Japanese multinational company founded in 1959 and headquartered in Tokyo. The company specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of pneumatic components and automation systems. SMC is a leader in pneumatic technology and offers a wide range of products, including pneumatic cylinders, valves, filters, regulators, and other components for automation systems used in various industrial sectors, such as automotive, manufacturing, food processing, and healthcare. SMC operates globally, with manufacturing plants and subsidiaries in many countries, and its products are distributed worldwide.