At DMC, we take our culture and team-building opportunities as seriously as our Control Systems.

DMC Denver recently hosted a spirited Welcome Party for our new engineers, Eliana Storkamp and Noam Ayalon, where we learned how to make craft cocktails! The results were positively shaken (not stirred) with an experienced chef teaching us how to make a couple of drinks with a seasonal Halloween-ish theme. We even held a friendly competition for the best bartender in the group!

“The mixologist who came in to teach the cocktail class was very entertaining, and the drinks we made were really fun and tasty,” stated new hire Eliana Storkamp. “I really loved making the Witches Brew Martini and muddling blackberries.”

“The welcome party was a blast! The pizza was great, and the cocktails were excellent—that pumpkin old-fashioned was a definite standout,” commented Noam Ayalon. “After most people left, a few of us stayed to play cutthroat pool. The game went on forever because people kept ‘tactical scratching’ to bring back eliminated players, which was hilarious.”

All in all, the Denver office genuinely had a great night full of food, cocktails, unexpected friendships, and the most dramatic pool game in office history.

The secret to DMC’s magic is a steady mix of collaboration and joy. Whether through cocktail crafting, escape rooms, or mountain hikes, we engineer not just solutions but community.

Learn more about DMC’s company culture and check out our open positions. 

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We gathered at Game Show Studio, a unique venue that transforms guests into contestants on spin-offs of popular TV game shows. From the moment the team walked in, the energy was electric. Bright lights, big hats, loud buzzers, and a stage set up just like the shows the team watches on TV made everyone feel like the game show contestant they always dreamed of being. 

The Houston team split into groups and competed in a series of challenges inspired by classic game shows. There were trivia rounds that tested the team’s knowledge, fast-paced buzzer games that kept everyone on their toes, and even some hilarious challenges that had the whole team cheering.  

Highlights of the Night

• Celebrating Davis: Davis jumped right in and showed off his competitive side, making the event even more memorable. It was great to see him and his wife connect with the team in such a fun setting. 

• Big Hats: The props closet at the Game Studio was top-notch. Everyone was able to pick accessories (including giant cowboy hats, disco ball helmets, and tricorn hats) that fit their personality!   

• Laughs and Surprises: Some of the questions and challenges led to unexpected answers and funny moments that we’ll be talking about for weeks. 

“It was quite fun working together as a team to come up with answers,” Davis shared. “The games were spin-offs of popular game shows like Wheel of Fortune, The Price is Right, and Family Feud. Before we could even start playing, everyone had to select a costume to wear for the duration of the competition. The costumes alone were well worth the laughs we got out of one another, especially when we were trying to come up with serious answers. I appreciated that we all leaned into the ridiculous nature of the event and absolutely made the most of it. At the end, DMC brought home the win!”

Why We Celebrate

At DMC, we believe that building strong relationships within our team leads to us delivering exceptional solutions to our customers. Events like this give the team the chance to relax, have fun, and strengthen the bonds that make our workplace collaborative and enjoyable. 

We’re thrilled to have Davis on board and can’t wait to see the impact he’ll make as part of the Houston team.  

Learn more about DMC’s company culture and check out our open positions.  

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Team Growth 

Our San Diego team has grown to 12 talented engineers with deep expertise in manufacturing automation and test and measurement automation. Each team member brings unique skills and perspectives that elevate our work and ensure we’re ready to tackle complex engineering challenges across industries. 

We’re also thrilled to announce that two additional engineers will be joining us in early 2026. This expansion reflects our commitment to investing in a strong, collaborative team and strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional solutions and support for our clients. 

Expanding Client Base 

With this growing team, we’ve seen a significant increase in client partnerships throughout the Southwest region, including California, Arizona, and Nevada. From automation projects to custom solutions, our team is proud to help businesses achieve their goals with cutting-edge technology and expertise. 

Whether we’re supporting clients in biotech, electric vehicles, energy, battery, or other industries, our team is dedicated to helping businesses achieve measurable results. We’re grateful for the trust our clients place in us and look forward to building on these relationships. 

New Service Offerings 

In addition to our core automation services, we’re excited to introduce DMC test and measurement services to the San Diego office. Our team also supports embedded development, application development, and digital workplace solutions projects. This expansion allows us to provide a broader range of solutions, ensuring we meet diverse client needs with precision and innovation. 

Building Partnerships 

Collaboration remains central to our mission. Over the past year, we have continued to strengthen relationships with industry partners, enabling us to deliver integrated solutions and stay ahead of emerging technologies. We work closely with automation partners including Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff, Inductive Automation, and more. For test and measurement projects, our partners include NI, Pickering, and UEI. 

These partnerships help us deliver fully integrated solutions and ensure our clients benefit from the latest tools, platforms, and industry best practices. As the technological landscape evolves, we remain committed to continuous learning and strategic collaboration—allowing us to stay ahead of emerging trends and deliver exceptional value to our customers.

Looking Ahead 

With our growing team, expanding services, and increasing project work, we are now exploring larger office spaces in the San Diego area. This step reflects our long-term commitment to the region and our confidence in the opportunities ahead. We’re excited for what the future holds and grateful to our clients, partners, and team members who make our success possible. 

Learn more about DMC’s expertise and contact us to discuss your next project.  

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The day began with a guided tour of DMC’s Chicago headquarters, where students visited each service area to hear directly from team members about their work, tools, clients, and favorite projects. The group also toured DMC’s fabrication studio to observe how custom control panels are designed and assembled, gaining insight into the hands-on manufacturing processes that support DMC’s automation solutions.

To give students meaningful technical exposure, DMC’s two largest service areas, Automation & Manufacturing Intelligence (Automation) and Test & Measurement Automation (T&M), each led an immersive lab experience modeled after real client projects. These activities showcased the distinct tools and workflows used by DMC engineers across disciplines. In the Automation lab, students worked with Siemens’ TIA Portal to program a PLC in Ladder Logic, designing and commissioning a two-way stoplight control system. The exercise reflected the complete project lifecycle followed by DMC automation engineers, from system design and code development to hardware integration and testing. Several externs described this activity as a highlight of the day, sharing that “I thought the activity was very engaging and fun, and I learned a lot about how PLCs work, ladder logic, and the process of problem-solving as a team.”

In the T&M lab, students were introduced to test automation and data acquisition tools that support DMC’s verification and validation projects. Using a NI cDAQ and LabVIEW with NI MAX, participants investigated a simulated stoplight malfunction, analyzed the system’s behavior, and identified the software as the source of the issue. Guided by DMC engineers, they implemented and verified code updates to restore proper function, gaining hands-on insight into DMC’s problem-solving process and collaborative engineering approach. One participant commented, “I liked the detective work and figuring out which lights corresponded to which outputs. The logic aspect was really fun—it felt like a puzzle to determine which output should connect to which light when we clicked the red or green light.”

Following the lab sessions, externs had the opportunity to connect with some of the women engineers at DMC over lunch for an open discussion about professional growth and experiences as women in STEM. These conversations provided valuable insight into the diverse career paths within engineering and fostered meaningful mentorship connections.

The afternoon continued with project highlights from DMC’s various service areas, including Automation & Manufacturing Intelligence, Application Development, Embedded Systems, and Test & Measurement Automation, showcasing the breadth of technical expertise across the company. One extern shared that they “loved seeing how DMC works on everything from large automatic overhead track systems to internal projects to test and measurement systems for the Artemis boosters,” adding that “each project was presented in a very engaging way.”

The event wrapped up with a Q&A session with DMC’s CEO, Frank Riordan, who shared his perspective on leadership, company culture, and the evolving engineering industry. Students were encouraged to ask questions about his career journey and the challenges and rewards of leading a growing engineering firm. One student shared, “I loved being able to meet Frank and hear his experience starting DMC and what direction he sees for the company in the future. I liked how open the Q&A session was, rather than a lecture.”

The externship was an engaging and rewarding experience for both the visiting students and DMC engineers. We were thrilled to share our work and culture with the next generation of engineers and look forward to hosting similar events in the future to continue connecting with emerging STEM talent.

Learn more about DMC’s company culture and check out our open positions!

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Inside the Castle 

This proved to be a popular event, with DMC’s royal entourage including 60 team members, families, and guests. We all entered the Medieval Times castle and stepped back in time to the 11th century.  

Those who arrived early had the opportunity to check out the castle, including a medieval torture device museum. While historians have since proved many “common” devices were not historically accurate, it was morbidly fascinating either way. Those without the taste for the macabre had the chance to check out the horses in their stable and see the care the Medieval Times team puts into their equine employees. 

Tales from the Tournament 

The main event had something for everyone to enjoy. Wearing paper crowns on our heads, we cheered on our knight in between feasting on turkey legs or “dragon blood” (tomato soup). Sparks flew and lances broke as knights clashed swords in combat. A falcon soared over the crowd. The athleticism of the performers and their horses impressed everyone in attendance. As someone who grew up riding horses, I had a blast admiring the horsemanship.  

Our team embodied another core value, “have fun,” all night at Medieval Times. In addition to working hard together in the office, it was a great reminder to let loose as a team for a few hours of fanfare, sword fights, and teambuilding. As a bonus, our knight even won the tournament! 

Learn more about DMC’s company culture and check out our open positions. 

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Smooth Sailing Ahead

On the evening of our cruise, eight of us took the subway together from our office down to one of the piers on the west side of Manhattan. We climbed aboard a grand, 158-foot-long ship with Manhattan by Sail and settled into our spots on deck with a drink. 

In addition to the sound of the breeze and distant city noises, a live jazz performance was the soundtrack of our evening. The peaceful atmosphere was the perfect way to admire the impressive city skyline from the water.  

A Sailor’s Life

The team agreed that seeing the Manhattan skyline from the water was the highlight of the evening. It was unique to see the views looking uptown from the harbor. It was incredible admiring landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Governors Island, and the city’s bridges from this impressive perspective. The summer sunset glowing on the water only added to the impressive views. 

Our sailing experience was more than just pretty views; we got hands-on experience. The crew allowed passengers to hoist the square-rigged ship sails on the 120-foot-tall masts, and a few of us jumped at the opportunity. When we weren’t raising the sails, we were able to roam the deck and explore new views from every angle. 

Our team took turns raising the sails and pointing out NYC landmarks from the sailboat. The fun experience sparked conversations about other New York Harbor adventures we could plan in future summers. In addition to embodying our core value, “Have Fun,” our memorable cruise inspired us with new perspectives and even some sailing skills. 

Learn more about DMC’s company culture and check out our open positions. 

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After growing the Fabrication Studio space last year to accommodate our custom control panel build shop and add significant capacity for contract manufacturing capabilities, we are expanding it again to double in size. These expansions reflect DMC’s growth in manufacturing operations complementing our manufacturing automation, test and measurement, and embedded development services.  

In addition to increased space, expanding our Fabrication Studio allows our manufacturing operations to leverage several new capabilities. We will have a wide range of power availability up to 100A 480V 3 phase service to test and run equipment. DMC has also upgraded its laser engraving, laser cutting, and 3D printing capabilities. Improved loading dock access will allow us to accommodate a greater variety of projects. 

DMC Chicago Fabrication Studio supports a wide range of projects, from small custom builds to volume contract manufacturing. DMC can handle everything from procurement and design to manufacturing and production line setup. Every system is fabricated with attention to detail and optimized for performance in real-world conditions. 

Learn more about DMC’s Chicago Fabrication Studio and contact us for your next project. 

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Will Run for Donuts 

We had a simple goal—find a race that offered more than just running. We looked for a race with an extra incentive at the finish line to get more teammates from the office to the race. Running is great, but running with a donut reward at the end is irresistible. We used the monthly Activity Fund budget available to each DMC office to plan social outings to secure our race bibs, and we started to prep for the run.  

Runner’s Delight 

On the morning of the race, we met in beautiful Washington Park in downtown Denver. The park is a favorite for runners because you can put in some miles while staying off the busy streets. It isn’t too hilly, making it an approachable course whether you’re a seasoned runner or just there for the donuts. The Donut Dash 5K route took us on 1.5 laps around the park as we thought about our sweet reward waiting for us at the end.  

This year, our team grew to eight runners. We even had some medalists representing DMC! Aaron Gronsman and I placed podiums for our age groups. Finnbar Norman and Max Domenech had a friendly competition going among themselves, and Finn came out on top this time.   

Sprinkles and Smiles 

Whether they were motivated by the teamwork or the treats, we had a great turnout from the office this year. It was fun to spend Saturday morning together outside of work, complete with some exercise and snacks.  

We may not have all hit a PR that morning, but having fresh donuts after a run made us all feel like winners. The Denver team agreed that there might be more food-related running events in our future. We’ll see you at the starting line! 

Learn more about DMC’s company culture and check out our open positions. 

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In Emma’s own words, “The celebration was a ton of fun! It was a culmination of a lot of hard work where we got to relax, play games, have fun, and be slightly competitive. This was my last co-op before my senior year of school and DMC Cincinnati’s first co-op, so it was a celebration of all of the achievements that happened this past summer. The Cincinnati office has been extremely welcoming and made me feel right at home from the first week. The Cincinnati team also presented me with a certificate of completion.”

Arcade Fun and Friendly Rivalries

The celebration kicked off at Arcade Legacy, a local old-school arcade where the team put their competitive sides on full display. A spirited round (or several) of Killer Queen quickly became the highlight of the afternoon, bringing out everyone’s best teamwork and trash talk. From retro pinball machines to multiplayer classics, it was a chance to relax, laugh, and have some fun outside the office.

Dinner and Toasts at Third Eye Brewing

After the arcade, the celebration moved to Third Eye Brewing, where the group enjoyed dinner outdoors and took advantage of the beautiful weather. The evening wrapped up with a toast to Emma, celebrating her hard work this summer and wishing her success as she balances school and part-time work with DMC.

A Well-Deserved Celebration

While not a full “goodbye,” it was a great chance to mark the end of Emma’s summer term, reflect on her achievements, and look ahead to what’s next.

We’re grateful for everything Emma contributed over the summer and look forward to continuing to work with her during the school year!

Learn more about DMC’s company culture and check out our open positions. 

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LabVIEW Discussion

The program kicked off with the community reviewing the latest LabVIEW trends, updates to certifications, and products reaching their end of life. Then, the group moved on to an ice breaker. During the activity, attendees shared how LabVIEW empowers them, discussed their favorite features, and expressed what they hope to learn in the future.

DMC CORTEX Application Framework

Next, Kevin Shirey, LabVIEW Champion and DMC Senior Project Engineer, led the main technical talk for the day presenting DMC CORTEX.

NI TestStand has a feature-rich set, but mastering it—especially for custom step types, process models, and integration—can be time-consuming. It can also be challenging to create custom operator interfaces and build in data visualization.

DMC’s solution is DMC CORTEX, a powerful, flexible test application framework designed to leverage TestStand for its sequencing capabilities by integrating into LabVIEW. DMC CORTEX is engineered to get developers from setup to actionable test data faster. By building on top of NI’s commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software platforms, including LabVIEW and TestStand, CORTEX minimizes the need for custom development and maximizes the value of proven tools.

At the user group meeting, Kevin highlighted the CORTEX user interface and data visualization. He hinted at future LabVIEW User Group topics such as test modes, safety monitoring, error and alarm handling, station configuration, and parameterized sequence— all of which are already handled by CORTEX.

CORTEX also uses two publicly available DMC UI toolkits, which improve the UI/UX of the application. These toolkits are available for anyone to install and use on VIPM.io, and are widely used in the LabVIEW community:

• DMC GUI Suite
• DMC Styles Toolkit

If you are interested in attending the next Research Triangle LabVIEW user group, reach out to Kevin Shirey (kevin.shirey@dmcinfo.com) or check out the NI Research Triangle LabVIEW User Group Forums.

Ready to take your Test and Measurement project to the next level? Contact us today to learn more about our solutions and how we can help you achieve your goals.

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