Case Studies

Trust Automation develops custom-engineered motion solutions for demanding semiconductor applications. To achieve submicron precision in a next-generation wafer processing system, Trust turned to PMD's Magellan MC58113 Motion Control ICs for advanced closed-loop control, dual-loop encoder feedback, and customized functionality.

 

Magellan MC58113 ICs help Trust Automation with:

• Achieving 1-micron bidirectional repeatability across three synchronized axes
• Extending service intervals by 4×, from 90 days to a full year, through advanced wear compensation
• Maintaining precise positioning with closed-loop field-oriented control and dual-loop encoder feedback
• Accelerating development and troubleshooting with rapid firmware customization and direct engineering support

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Dusty Robotics develops autonomous robots that translate digital building designs directly onto construction site floors. Their FieldPrinter platform uses PMD’s ION/CME N-Series Motion Control Drives for precise, reliable operation in dynamic job site environments.

ION/CME N-Series Drives help Dusty with:

• Achieving 1/16-inch accuracy through precise motion control and high-resolution feedback
• Maintaining positioning in blind spots using fast control loops and real-time sensor integration
• Ensuring smooth, continuous motion with dynamic trajectory control for navigation
• Simplifying tuning and troubleshooting with access to internal control parameters
  

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OLogic is a robotics design firm that helps companies bring complex robotic systems from prototype to production. Across multiple projects, they use PMD motion control solutions including ION/CME N-Series Drives and Juno ICs to deliver scalable, high-performance designs. 

 

PMD products help OLogic with:

• Accelerating development timelines using embedded motion control algorithms and command-based architecture
• Meeting size and integration constraints with compact, PCB-mountable drives and ICs
• Managing complex motor behavior including energy dissipation, current control, and sensor integration
• Scaling from prototype to production with a flexible path from development boards to fully embedded solutions

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Creative Conners designs modular stage automation systems that control scenery, performers, and effects in live productions. Their Stagehand controller uses PMD’s Magellan MC58113 Motion Control IC to deliver precise, safe, and expressive motion across a wide range of applications. 

 

MC58113 ICs help Creative Conners with:

• Achieving smooth, expressive motion profiles with asymmetric accel/decel and real-time parameter updates
• Maintaining accurate positioning in safety-critical scenarios using absolute encoder support
• Supporting specialized motion systems with bidirectional ±10 V control for hydraulic applications
• Reducing development time using built-in motion control functions and software libraries

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Simplexity develops advanced electromechanical systems and helped bring a wearable assistive robotic device from prototype to clinical readiness. The system uses PMD’s Juno MC73113 Motion Control IC to deliver precise, stable torque control in a compact embedded design. 

 

MC73113 ICs help Simplexity with:

• Achieving precise, stable torque control using field-oriented control for smooth human interaction
• Reducing system size and complexity by enabling a more integrated, distributed drive architecture
• Improving motion quality and noise performance through optimized current control and tuning
• Accelerating development and debugging with development tools, example code, and responsive engineering support

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