MicroKinetics

MicroKinetics was founded in 1985 by a young electrical engineering graduate from Southern Polytechnical State University (SPSU) in Marietta, Georgia. The original focus was to develop motion control electronics to run from the Apple IIe computer which was the de facto standard in education. As the IBM PC became more popular, suitable versions of t... hese controllers were designed to meet customer requirements. A specialized CAD/CAM software package was also developed to provide a basic design/manufacture solution to schools and hobbyists. Everything was originally designed for the small form factor of a typical benchtop machine. Demand for high power drivers grew and MicroKinetics designed these and began to offer kits to run larger machines. Additionally, MicroKinetics became a subcontractor in a military application where it developed a high performance dual axis (azimuth and elevation) ultra compact drive board. MicroKinetics also supplied drive modules and collaborated with engineers at NASA to create a window scanning system for the space shuttle. About 10 systems were employed to scan the windows of the shuttle as each returned from a space mission. In 1995, MicroKinetics broke ground on its current 10,314 square foot building in Cobb County, Georgia. This is where all research and development, assembly, testing, and most manufacturing operations are located today. MicroKinetics has a casual, engineering setting and employs a small group of full time, part time, and contract associates.Read More