About ProtoLink

ProtoLink provides software development and integration services to four target markets:

Electronic Device Manufacturers (EDMs)
EDMs are organizations that produce neatly packaged, microprocessor-based devices in relatively large volumes.  Examples include gas flow meters, medical infusion pumps, and mobile phones.

Machine Builders (MBs)
MBs are organizations that build automated machinery from off-the-shelf hardware.  These electromechanical machines are manually produced in small volume and are typically customized for each of the MB's customers.  Examples include machines that apply chemical coatings to silicon wafers, machines that trim lumber in an optimal fashion, and machines that dispense proper quantities of potato chips into waiting bags.

Control Systems Engineers (CSEs)
CSEs are individuals responsible for maintaining and continually improving automated processes within manufacturing plants, oil & gas fields, lumber mills, etc.

Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)
ISVs are companies who produce shrink-wrapped software packages.  We are specifically interested in ISVs whose products are aimed at Control Systems Engineers.

Our contributions to these organizations have ranged from handling all software tasks on particular projects to supplementing the efforts of skilled in-house development teams.  Our staff is comprised of degreed electrical, mechanical, and computer engineers who are experts in developing advanced software for the Microsoft platform.  We deliver high performance, high availability Windows and web applications and provide HMI and PLC programming services.  ProtoLink is a Microsoft Certified Partner and a Wonderware FactorySuite Systems Integrator.

ProtoLink developers understand the benefits of thorough source code documentation, open lines of communication, and life-long learning.  These traits, coupled with significant expertise in application architecture and database design, allow us to repeatedly deliver successful results on complex projects.

We have consistently accomplished these successful outcomes by adhering to a disciplined development process.  After reviewing client specifications, we design a system to meet and exceed the stated objectives of the customer, and then follow sound development practices while implementing the design.  After the implementation phase is complete, we enter into a testing phase that culminates with successful factory and site acceptance tests.  We encourage, but do not require, involvement from the client throughout the entire development process.

All ProtoLink clients benefit from our adherence to strict operational procedures involving daily archiving of all software, thorough source code documentation procedures, and extensive use of a source code control system.

Our corporate philosophy centers on one simple idea: our existing customers should be our best salespeople.  A significant aspect of this philosophy involves our means of acquiring business.  We will never be an organization that relies on slick salesmen with large entertainment budgets to win converts.  We believe that the results of our previous projects represent our greatest sales tool and, as such, we rely heavily on word-of-mouth referrals from existing customers as our primary source of new business.  Consequently, we place great importance on maintaining customer satisfaction and enhancing our reputation as a provider of quality software.  We encourage all prospective clients to speak with our previous customers.

We would welcome an opportunity to add your organization to the list of ProtoLink's best salespeople - our customers.