Performance Motion Devices (PMD)
"Advanced Motion Control Solutions"
Performance Motion Devices designs motion-control ICs, digital drives, and boards for robotics, life sciences, and industrial automation OEMs.
Performance Motion Devices, Inc. (PMD) is a motion-control technology company headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts, near Boston, founded in 1992 by Chuck Lewin. PMD develops advanced electronic motion-control products supplied to OEMs worldwide across life sciences, robotics, and industrial automation. Its core technology is a family of motion-control integrated circuits, including the Magellan family (1 to 4 axes for Brushless DC, DC Brush, and step motors), the Juno family optimized for velocity and torque control, and the MC58113 single-axis IC with integrated current control. Building on these chips, PMD offers Atlas PCB-mountable digital amplifiers, ION Digital Drives that combine a Magellan IC with a digital amplifier in a compact package, and Prodigy/CME machine-controller and stand-alone motion boards available in 1 to 4 axis configurations. PMD products support multiple communication interfaces such as CANopen, RS-232/485, and SPI, enabling multi-axis robotics and precision automation systems. The company provides a full development ecosystem, including Pro-Motion Windows-based setup and tuning software, the C-Motion SDK, developer kits, manuals, and schematics.
Target markets include robotic surgery, liquid-handling robots, laboratory and scientific instruments, semiconductor equipment, and 3D printing. PMD sells through a global network of distributors and sales partners and is a member of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3).
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Magellan Motion Control IC
Multi-axis motion control IC providing position and velocity control for Brushless DC, DC Brush, and step motors.
Juno Motion Control IC
Single-axis IC for advanced velocity and torque control of Brushless DC and DC Brush motors.
ION Digital Drive
Compact digital drive combining a Magellan IC and digital amplifier for multi-axis robotics and automation.
Prodigy/CME Machine-Controller Board
Motion control board with on-board amplification for DC Brush, Brushless DC, and stepper motors.
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Contact Performance Motion Devices (PMD)
WEBSITE
https://www.pmdcorp.com/PHONE
+1 978 266 1210HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
1992
Primary Role
Component Supplier
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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