Request InfoIncreases Flexibility, Decreases Development Time Performance Motion Devices Inc.LINCOLN, Mass., Sept. 6, 2006 -- Performance Motion Devices (PMD), a provider of motion control technology, announces the new Ion Developer’s Kit, an easy-to-use digital drive and software package that makes setting up and testing motion systems quick and accurate. The Ion Digital Drive is a fully enclosed module that provides high performance motion control, network connectivity, and amplification in a compact package for DC brush, brushless DC, or step motors. The Ion Developer's Kit consists of an Ion Digital Drive, communication and I/O cables, easy-to-use Pro-Motion development software, and documentation. 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