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PM B.V., located in Dedemsvaart, the Netherlands, is an independent family-run company with over 50 years of experience in highly specialised design and manufacturing of precision linear guides, frictionless slides, miniature slides, and customised high-tech motion systems. The company is recognized as the industry leader in miniaturisation and advanced motion systems.

PM’s multidisciplinary approach to system design combines expertise in mechanical, control and mechatronic systems engineering to create a systems-oriented approach. This approach exploits the maximum potential of PM’s precision products in their various industrial applications, particularly in areas that benefit from nanometre precision positioning.

Because of PM’s vertical integration, all machining capabilities can be found in-house. Advanced milling centres, turning centres, precision grinders, and measuring tools are available to ensure the highest precision parts are produced for PM’s motion systems.

Competences:

  • Engineering and design
  • Manufacturing
  • Large machining
  • Assembly (cleanrooms available)
  • Testing and qualification
  • Product Lifecycle Management

As an integral part of the development team, PM’s dedicated research and development department ensures that innovation in high-tech positioning systems is always the centre of attention.

PM offers large machining services to produce large-sized and complex parts at tight tolerances for the semiconductor, aerospace and defence industry. Sizes up to 10,500 x 3,400 x 1,350 mm can be machined with advanced machines in climate controlled facilities. Examples are machine frames, vacuum chambers, aerospace and rocket parts and motion system parts.

PM cooperates with research and higher education institutions throughout the Netherlands. They regularly participate in national and regional innovation programmes to maintain close links with the wider research community and the next generation in the engineering industry. PM products are worldwide used by well-known original equipment manufacturers in the semiconductor, optical, medical and aerospace industries.

Bedrijfsnieuws

What is a cross-roller linear guide?

March 18, 2023

The cross-roller linear guide consists of 2 pairs of two rails with a roller cage in between. The rollers in the cage are used to transport the load while minimizing wear and friction. You can see a brief explanation in the video.

Reliability and precision for metrology applications in aerospace!

February 25, 2023

The aerospace industry is known for its critical parts. Zero failure and strict tolerances. We designed high-precision positioning stages for use in coordinate measuring machines. They are used for optical and tactile measurements in the aerospace industry. Read more and watch the video

Large machining excellence

January 28, 2023

We offer large machining services to produce large-sized and complex parts at tight tolerances for the semiconductor, aerospace and defence industry. Many years of experience in precision positioning stages and the high-tech motion industry has enabled us to supply other complex products as well. Read more

PM’s full range of precision linear motion products

October 21, 2022

PM’s full range of precision linear motion products is presented to you in our updated Product Catalogue: Precision Linear Bearings and Slides. Additionally, Product Flyers and Product Overviews in various languages are available for download

RNG linear guideway set with anti-cage creep technology

October 7, 2022

Our cross-roller linear guideway set RNG with anti-cage creep technology (ACC) prevent cage creeping for highly dynamic or vertical applications. They offer high load capacity and stiffness in all directions within a very compact, reduced mass design. The cage control mechanism is a strong and reliable design solution compact enough to fit within the inside geometry of the cross-roller guide, to avoid cage creep. Read more

Piezo stages

September 2, 2022

Piezo stages are part of the direct drive family of linear motion stages. This includes linear motors, shaft motor and stages with voice coil motors. The drive mechanism in each of these motors is free of mechanical rolling or sliding elements, offering long life and minimum wear. PM designs customised positioning stages with different drive mechanisms for various applications and markets. Read more

How it’s made by PM >> MICROCHIP MAKING MACHINE

August 19, 2022

PM products make the difference in many high-tech applications. They are reliable, compact, precise and offer a long service life. One example is the semiconductor industry where microchips are used in smartphones, electric cars, aerospace, medical devices and unmanned systems. Watch the video

Motion specialist PM has grown with the increasing customer demands

May 27, 2022

Motion specialist PM works for the absolute world top. The motion specialist from Dedemsvaart in the north of the Netherlands has grown along with the increasing demands of the market by investing heavily in equipment, partners, software and people. Read more [Source: linkmagazine.nl]

PM products are used in modern life-science and medical applications

PM products are used in modern life-science and medical applications PM products are used in modern life science and medical applications. This could range from manual adjustments up to automated systems. Just to name a few: surgical and patient tables, X-ray devices, robot-assist-surgery, laser surgery, microscopy, digital imaging (neurosurgery, ophthalmology, dental). Watch the video

Needle roller linear guideways; why you should use them

May 14, 2022

Needle roller linear guideways are offered in two highly compact designs: type N/O and type M/V. These types of linear guides are used in high-load applications with limited stroke. They support and guide high loads and high moments with great precision. The non-recirculating bearing design results in ultra-smooth linear motion. Read more

Engineered-to-Spec Motion Systems

February 7, 2022


The extensive expertise of PM in the positioning stages and plug-and-play Motion Systems industry makes them a valued partner for the development of high-precision systems. Whether your applications concern the field of science, precision optical lenses, the semiconductor industry, or analytical and testing, they are well-placed to provide you with high tech solutions. Read more

Miniature slide MSR with anti-cage creep technology

September 25, 2021


The miniature slide MSR is equipped with cross roller bearings in combination with a robust anti-cage creep technology (ACCI). This ensures that the maximum stroke lengths can always be achieved, even under the toughest conditions. The design is 100% stainless steel. The MSR slide is the industry smallest linear slide with anti-cage creep technology. Read more

PMM series, compact and low-friction miniature slides for accurate linear motion

June 30, 2021


Compact – Smooth – Accurate. The miniature ball slide type PMM is a compact and robust solution for smooth and accurate linear motion that fits in narrow spaces to transfer light to moderate loads. Read more

Miniature slides MSR for highest dynamics and precision

November 11, 2019


PM announce a new product which is the smallest miniature slide available in the industry with cross roller bearing and anti-cage creep technology. This product has been developed due to the increasing demand for smaller slides that must be able to move quickly and with high accuracy. Read more