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Solve for today,
prepare for tomorrow.

Whether you need a new piece of equipment, want to calibrate your precision measurement devices, or need service to keep your production running, Concept has the answer. With more than 50 years in business, we’re the Midwest’s leading source for advanced manufacturing solutions – leading the industry with our knowledge and comprehensive offerings toward a future that’s increasingly automated.

SERVICE

It's the most important concept of all.

We understand the importance of keeping you running. At Concept, we provide over 350 types of calibration, and we are committed to servicing what we sell. Our in-house experts support you every step of the way – from quick turn calibration, to technical and application support, to unmatched after-sales service for preventive maintenance or unplanned repairs.

We’re here to help you take manufacturing to the next level.

We have a history of helping our clients solve the problems they have today – with a future-focused eye of how to be stronger tomorrow.

Partner with us to:

Solve

Get exactly what you need right now, quickly: a new machine, repairs, answers.

Optimize

Determine and get the tools and support that can help you be more efficient and productive tomorrow.

Prepare

Create a staged plan for automating and future-proofing your operation to increase capacity, and control risk and costs.

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Featured case study

Increasing capacity and automation in semiconductors

Ichor Systems, a designer and manufacturer of subsystems and components for semiconductor equipment, needed to keep up with unprecedented demand. Working with Concept, Ichor leveraged new CNC mills to increase…

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PRODUCTS

We partner with the industry’s best

Concept has 50 years’ history providing solutions to customers. We partner with the highest quality providers of equipment from around the world. Our team is both factory trained and local, able to provide you with new equipment, added capacity, automation services, and after-sales support.

Machine Tools

Leading metal-cutting solutions, specific to your needs.

Metrology

High-quality measuring technology for precision and tight tolerances.

Additive Manufacturing

The most comprehensive offering for 3D printing and additive solutions.

Calibration

Over 350 types of calibration, with industry leading precision and low uncertainty budgets.

Automation

Solutions to create speed and efficiencies across the manufacturing process.

Inspection & Programming

Services including programming for parts manufacture, quality control or first article inspection.

Industries we serve

We have deep experience in key, highly regulated industries – but have yet to find a problem we can’t solve.

Shout out and a big thanks to everyone involved for getting our mill up and running quicker than expected. You guys have a great attitude, know what you are doing.  All five people involved got the control panel turned around quicker than expected, kept us informed, and answered questions. We appreciate it and thank you.

Manufacturing Machinist, power sports industry

The prompt return of quotes for CMM Programs and the detail of the programs and PT Studies provided by Concept’s Service Team has been excellent.

Chris I, Quality Engineer, TOMZ Corporation

The metrology part inspection report you generated and the turnaround of the report after receipt of parts exceeded our expectations. This experience should enable me to convert others here to use your service. Keep up the good work!

Jim A, Quality Manager, Injection Molding

“Thanks for the work on our Star Swiss lathe. Jim did an excellent job and took the time to go over everything with me.”

- Maintenance Lead, Plymouth, MN

Growing to meet your needs

The Concept Family of Companies

Our success depends on your success. We are adding both increased capabilities and expanding our geographic footprint in order to serve you better. Contact us to see how we can help.

Concept

With showrooms in Minnesota and Wisconsin, Concept partners with customers throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wisconsin for products and services related to Machine Tools, Metrology, Calibration, Automation, and Additive Manufacturing.

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BC MacDonald

BC MacDonald provides expert solutions and timely support to customers throughout Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas for products and services related to Metrology, Calibration, Machine Tools, and Additive Manufacturing.

Metrology Center

Located in Lisle, Illinois, Metrology Center serves the Chicagoland area with an emphasis on gaging and metrology solutions, programming and inspection services, and localized technical support.

American Calibration

American Calibration provides over 350 types of calibration to customers throughout the U.S., in industries ranging from aerospace to medical to food and beverage, with the broadest scopes of calibration and highest precision available.

Inspection Engineering

Inspection Engineering provides inspection services and equipment to customers throughout ten states, including Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC, New Jersey, and West Virginia, from five different locations.

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