Advancing Innovation with Machine Builders
Proven Performance. Seamless Integration. Designed to Meet OEM Specifications.
Helping OEMs Design and Deliver Better Equipment
Forberg Smith works closely with engineering teams and machine builders to identify parts and systems that meet design requirements, performance expectations, and production timelines.
With access to a broad network of trusted manufacturers and deep application knowledge, we support OEMs to integrate instrumentation, valves, and components into their equipment with confidence.
Our team provides practical guidance throughout the design and build process to ensure the systems you deliver to customers perform perfectly in the field.
Services for OEM Design, Build, and Integration
OEM equipment must integrate quality parts that perform consistently across a wide range of operating environments. Forberg Smith delivers specialized services designed to streamline equipment design, simplify integration, and maintain consistent build quality.
Start Up & Commissioning
Assist with proper configuration and setup of instrumentation and monitoring controls used in newly built equipment and systems.
Onsite Calibration & Verification
Verify measurement accuracy across pressure, temperature, flow, and level instrumentation integrated into OEM equipment.
Valve Automation
Provide automated valve assemblies designed to integrate seamlessly into process equipment and machine systems.
Gas Detection Services
Supply monitoring systems designed to integrate into equipment requiring gas detection or safety monitoring.
Gauge Assembly & Testing
Build, test, fill, and assemble pressure gauges and diaphragm seal systems tailored to specific equipment requirements.
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
Support OEM production with structured inventory programs to ensure consistent component availability.
Digital Commerce Tools
Provide convenient access to product specifications, documentation, and ordering tools to simplify procurement.
OEM Challenges We Help You Solve
Tight design and production schedules that leave little margin for sourcing delays
Selecting parts that meet performance requirements across varied operating environments
Inconsistent component quality that can affect repeat production builds and equipment performance
Coordination challenges between engineering, procurement, and production teams during equipment development
Limited availability of premium parts that meet both technical specifications and delivery schedules
Pressure to accelerate build timelines without compromising long-term equipment performance
A Trusted Partner for Equipment Manufacturers
Forberg Smith partners with OEMs to streamline equipment development and component selection.
With application expertise and strong manufacturer partnerships, we help identify the right solutions, simplify sourcing, and maintain consistent build quality across production runs.
Why Choose Forberg Smith?
- Experience working with OEM engineering teams designing specialized machinery and integrated process equipment
- Access to premium valves, gauges, pumps, and measurement devices from trusted manufacturers used across industrial equipment platforms
- Application guidance to specify the right solutions early in the design cycle
Why Choose Forberg Smith?
- Inventory and procurement programs aligned with production schedules to keep equipment builds on track
- Technical expertise to support component selection and system integration within complex machine designs
- Partners who understand the realities of equipment design, prototyping, and production timelines
Insights, Stories & Solutions
Precision Matters: From Installation to Startup and Calibration — What You Need to Know
Accurate measurement begins at installation and carries through startup, commissioning, and routine calibration. When expertise is applied early, issues are addressed before they cause delays, helping operations stay reliable, efficient, and on track. Getting these steps right from the start makes everything that follows simpler and more dependable.
Purge Panels
Purge panels from Pepperl+Fuchs help protect analytical instruments in hazardous or harsh environments. Engineered for safety and compliance, they support reliable operation and longer equipment life.
Let’s Talk OEM Solutions
Connect with the Forberg Smith team to explore how our instrumentation, valves, and critical assemblies can improve equipment performance and streamline your production process.