Our industries
PM specialises in the delivery of precision linear bearings, positioning systems and complete motion solutions for high-tech industries including medical science, the semiconductor manufacturing industry, non-destructive analysis and precision optical lenses. For other markets, such as automotive, we deliver reliable linear bearings used in pick-and-place modules.
Medical science and clinical applications
PM linear bearing components, modules, sub-assemblies, and high-accuracy positioning solutions are used in medical devices and applications in scientific disciplines such as pathology, ophthalmology, microsurgery, and radiotherapy.
PM linear bearings, slides and modules are found in manipulators, microscopes, 3D imaging systems, tooling and patient beds (to adjust patient positioning). These applications meet the evolving demands of clinics worldwide and contribute to patients’ quality of life.
Follow the link to the video page to watch examples of products we designed for the medical industry.
Semiconductor industry
For many years, PM has been a trusted supplier to leading international OEMs in the semiconductor industry, supporting both front-end and back-end applications. Our precision-engineered linear bearing components, positioning systems, and complete motion platforms are used in a wide range of critical processes as wafer handling (see image of an Theta-XY Positioning stage) and fabrication, including mask fabrication, wafer lithography, inspection, metrology, qualification, and optical and e-beam metrology.
With in-house engineering and manufacturing expertise, we deliver custom solutions that meet the industry’s highest demands for accuracy, cleanliness, and reliability. Whether it concerns ultra-smooth motion for high-resolution imaging or ultra-precise positioning stability under vacuum conditions, our products help enable the production of next-generation chips.
Industry demand has been a strong driver for innovations, for example, our non-magnetic ceramic linear bearings for applications in electron microscopy and the PMMR crossed-roller micro slides for use in high-speed component placement.
Follow this link to the video page to watch an motion platform designed for high speed wafer inspection.
PM is proud to be trusted by our customers in high-tech industries across the globe
Analytical
Within the science and technology industry, PM is an established supplier of integrated solutions to the non-destructive testing market. Operators in today’s structure and element analysis industry rely on our multi-axis motion systems with high repeatability to achieve highly accurate measurements.
PM has been a trusted supplier for decades of cutting-edge positioning systems, sample stages, handling robots and sample holders for use in Tomography (CT scans), XRD Diffractometers/XRF Fluorescence microscope imaging solutions, Raman spectroscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy. We also design and produce miniaturised positioning solutions for desktop systems to customer specification.
Optomechanics
PM’s precision linear bearings and frictionless linear slides are used as machine components in the production of precision optical lenses. These high-end lenses are found in applications requiring a high level of precision, such as microscopy (including surgical vision systems) and semiconductor manufacturing.
We also supply high-tech producers of zooming and focusing systems operating in the smallest assembly spaces. Our team of highly skilled engineers is able to design custom solutions for the integration of linear bearings, drives and sensors in positioning systems – from single prototype to high volume serial production.
Contact our expert team to discuss the best custom solution for your application.
Life sciences
PM is a supplier of high-precision manipulators and microscope stages for use in the life sciences industries such as molecular biology, biomedical research, and nanotechnology.
With these applications in mind, we developed our SF-class precision linear bearings with an improved surface finishing of the contact area between roller and rail. The unique SF-class grinding technology results in ultra-smooth motion. Our RSDE linear bearings and RNG compact bearings are among the products of choice for life sciences industries.
Metrology
We supply linear bearings and custom-designed single or multi-axis positioning systems with lengths up to 1400 mm for use by metrology specialists in the automotive and aerospace markets as well as industrial metrology applications requiring high accuracy and repeatability.
Popular products in these markets include our recirculating units, RSD linear bearings and RSDE linear bearings with SF-class finishing.
Brochure Enginereed-to-Spec Motion Systems
Every application has its own challenges, from ultra-precise alignment in semiconductor tools to smooth, vibration-free motion in analytical or medical instruments. That’s why PM designs and builds motion systems engineered to your exact specifications.
With over 55 years of experience in precision engineering, we combine advanced design competences, in-house manufacturing, and deep material expertise to deliver systems that meet the highest standards for accuracy, cleanliness, and reliability.
Download the brochure to learn more about our engineering and manufacturing capabilities, and discover how PM can help you develop the next generation of high-performance motion systems.
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