| About ProtoLink |
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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.
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