ABOUT PMD
What We Do
Performance Motion Devices, Inc (PMD) is a recognized world leader in motion control ICs, cards, modules and software. We specialize in providing cost-effective, high performance motion systems to OEM customers in the medical device, materials handling, robotics, test and instrumentation, industrial automation, motion control, and textile industries.
Our Products
PMD's full line of motion control products provides multi-axis motion control for servo motors (DC brush and brushless DC), microstepping, and step motors. Advanced features include CANbus, serial, and parallel communications; S-curve, trapezoidal, velocity contouring, and electronic gearing profiles; 6 step and sinusoidal commutation; field oriented control; advanced PID filter with velocity and acceleration feed forward, and much more. Board formats include PCI, PC/104, and ISA. Our line of high performance motion control chips, cards, modules and software offer customers a wide range of motion control solutions, while providing unparalleled flexibility and packaging benefits. We also offer integrated board and software packages (developer's kits) for designers who need to do electro-mechanical and software design using PMD's motion control products. Known for power, precision, ease-of-use, and cost effectiveness, we back our products with a staff dedicated to advanced motion control technology and development.
Dedication to Motion Control Technology
We are committed to remaining the world leader in motion control technology development. Our reputation for proven expertise, sustained and rapid growth, and global leadership across many markets has evolved through our extensive experience and capabilities that maximize time-to-market and customer satisfaction.
As motion control design and requirements change, PMD continues to invest in its technology and people. Each generation of motion processors delivers a more extensive instruction set, faster communication speeds and greater functionality.
The corporate commitment to innovation, unparalleled motion system support, and ISO 9000 manufacturing keeps current and future generations of PMD products on the cutting edge of motion system design.
OUR HISTORY
Company History - Over 15 Years of Motion Control Engineered Products
In 1992 entrepreneur and industry expert, Chuck Lewin, developed a powerful concept; advanced motion control on an IC. This motion control technology became the foundation of Performance Motion Devices. In less than a year, the first commercial multi-axis motion processor was released. This breakthrough product paired the advantages of IC packaging with sophisticated functions previously only available in board level motion control products.
1993 - First High-Volume Chip Design
Soon after, in 1993, PMD made its first high-volume design win to a national textile manufacturer. PMD's sales continued to grow globally. In 1995 a European ceramic tile firm began purchasing PMD's motion processors in high volume. These sales set the stage for steady growth throughout the decade.
1999 - Second Generation Chip Products
In 1999, the Navigator Family was launched- the second generation of motion processors and boards. The following year PMD introduced The Pilot Family- a low cost single-axis, motion control IC.
2003 - Magellan® Motion Processor
In 2003, PMD launched its most advanced family of motion processors to date - The Magellan Family, providing faster and smoother motion. These multi-axis chips and boards also provide advanced features such as network communications and multi-motor support.
2005 - Prodigy® Motion Cards
PMD Starts offering the Prodigy line of PCI/PC104 cards, designed with PMD's advanced Magellan® Motion Processor. Programmed in C/C++ or Visual Basic language, these cards utilize high density logic circuitry to provide cost-effective, advanced motion control functions.
2006 - ION® Digital Drives
The ION Digital Drive was released in 2006, expanding PMD's product offerings to include highly advanced motion control modules. Based on the powerful Magellan® chip, this compact, fully enclosed module provides high-performance motion control, network connectivity and power amplification up to 500W for DC brush, brushless DC or step motors.
2008 - PMD Expands Operations
PMD opens a west coast U.S. office to support a broader regional customer base in the US and Asia, and launches the ION 3000, the second in the ION Digital Drive family of products. All of our products are supported by Pro-Motion®, PMD's Windows GUI software, and C-Motion®, an API C-source code library.
Located in the technology belt of Massachusetts, PMD is privately held and has consecutively maintained profitability since opening in 1992.
MEETING OUR CUSTOMERS' NEEDS
PMD's complete framework of services include direct access to technical support by phone, email and website; complete technical documentation; application notes; extensive online reference; frequently asked questions (FAQs); specification materials; custom development services; and referrals to reliable motor and amplifier manufacturers.
When you choose PMD's products, you gain a partner. With over 30 years of combined motion experience, PMD's dedicated staff of software, hardware and electrical engineers works closely with your designers and engineers throughout product design and development, and the product life cycle.
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