ENERGY & ENERGY STORAGE

PMD energy experience dates back to the mid 1990’s during the early phases of fuel cell membrane manufacturing and lithium battery manufacturing. Due to our expertise and proficiency within these programs, PMD has developed long lasting partnerships with a wide range of educational, research and governmental organizations and industry users.

Fuel Cell

Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) and Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Manufacturing Lines and test equipment that include the following processes:

• Laser Cutting and Welding at High Accuracy and Close Tolerance
• Web Handling – Roll to Roll
• Electrode Thickness Measurement
• Annealing
• Servo-hydraulic Die Cutting and Temperature Welding
• PEM Test Stands
• Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Test Stands
• Membrane Stacking

Battery

Advanced and traditional battery manufacturing, assembly and test systems that include the following processes:

• Ultrasonic Welding
• Battery Filling Electrical Performance and Characteristic Testing
• Laser Welding
• Tab Forming
• Soldering and Lead Trimming
• Automated Dispensing
• X-ray
• Part traceability
• Electrode Casting and Manufacturing

Wind

PMD has built components for the wind industry focused In the following areas:

• Blade Manufacturing
• Tower component design and detailing
• Tower component machining and fabrication
• Tower component assembly tools and fixturing for sub-assembly
• Automated welding cell for high volume components

Solar

PMD has Solar process experience in the following areas:

• High precision multi-part solar assemblies
• Chip Placement – high speed and high precision
• Curing
• Flat glass material handling
• Assembly Material Handling
• Electrical connectivity
• Final assembly