About Delta Motion
Delta Computer Systems, Inc., also doing business as Delta Motion, is a manufacturer of industrial control products, with a focus on high-performance motion controllers for servo hydraulic and servo electric applications. Look to Delta Motion for highly capable products, responsive support, and lasting value.
Capable Products
Delta Motion’s RMCTools software and RMC Motion Controllers provide an unmatched combination of performance and ease-of-use. This allows our customers to achieve optimal results in less time.
Support & Training
Delta’s extensive RMCTools Online Help is backed by a variety of training options and responsive, knowledgeable technical support. (Telephone and email support is provided at no cost).
Lasting Value
Our practice of not obsoleting products as long as there is demand ensures future availability. The ease-of-use allows our customers to take ownership of their control systems, and there are no subscription fees or charges for software upgrades.
Long-term Focus
Delta Motion is an independent, employee-owned company. Our focus on financial stability and attracting and retaining talented people backs up our goal of supporting customers for as long as they need support.
1980s
Dave Lee develops one of the first motion controllers to provide closed-loop control of hydraulic cylinders using feedback from Temposonics transducers - 1970s
Delta Computer Systems, Inc. is incorporated in Oregon by Dave Lee, Ron Graham, and Steve Nylund to provide electronic controls for industrial markets - 1982
Peter Nachtwey joins Delta, later buys into company - 1985 & 1987
The first Delta-branded motion controller, the 4-axis MC186/40, is introduced along with DCSMON software - 1986
Headquarters moved from Portland, OR to Vancouver, WA - 1986
New logo - 1988
1990s
The TMC188/40 joins the growing family of 1st generation products as the first motion controller specifically designed to plug into a PLC-backplane - 1990
Added quadrature inputs for servo-electric control, and analog inputs for position and pressure control - 1990’s
The 2nd generation RMC100 Series features Fieldbus connectivity to any major PLC or computer. The 2-8 axis controllers, programmed with Delta’s new RMCWin software, were very flexible, with more than 500 configurations - 1997
2000's
Logo refreshed - 2002
The first 3rd generation motion controllers – the RMC70 Series, is introduced along with the all-new RMC70Tools software - 2004
The RMC150E CPU module enhances the RMC100 Series with Delta’s 3rd generation software (renamed to RMCTools) - 2007
Delta’s headquarters moved to a new purpose-built building in Battle Ground, WA - 2009
2010’s
The third edition of the Fluid Power Design Guide in both English and Chinese versions - 2013
The all-new RMC200, featuring 32 axes of control and programmed with Delta’s powerful RMCTools software, is released after an intensive multi-year development effort - 2016
Delta Motion, LTD, is incorporated in the UK to better serve European customers - 2019
2020's
The new RMC200 Lite, featuring up to 18 axes, is introduced along with the enhanced RMC200 Standard which now handles up to 50 axes - 2020
Delta celebrates 40 years in business and introduces a refreshed logo - 2022
Delta becomes an employee-owned company - well-positioned for the next 40 years! - 2022
Delta Motion trade name is adopted as a dba - 2023
Alliances & Memberships
British Fluid Power Association (BFPA)
The British Fluid Power Association (BFPA) is the full-service UK Trade Association for all companies involved or associated with the Fluid Power Industry. Offering a range of services to both members and other industry stakeholders, the organization provides a platform from which manufacturers, distributors, OEM's, end-users and all associated parties can network and promote the best interests of their organizations.
Fluid Power Distributors Association (FPDA)
The FPDA serves as a valuable organization for Delta's distribution channel. FPDA is focused on the sustainability of its distributor organizations by enhancing their relationships with manufacturers and vendors. FPDA's focus includes hydraulics and pneumatics and other technologies important to automation, motion control and power transmission needs.
Mitsubishi Electric e-F@ctory Alliance
As a member of the Mitsubishi Electric e-F@ctory alliance, Delta’s motion controllers deliver a hydraulic motion control solution for the Q-series and L-series Mitsubishi PLCs.
National Association of Manufacturers
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. The NAM is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States.
National Fluid Power Association (NFPA)
Delta, as a supplier of best in class servo-hydraulic motion controllers, belongs to the NFPA in order to support and cooperate with customers and suppliers in the Fluid Power Industry. The NFPA focuses on connecting the Fluid Power Industry, increasing the use of Fluid Power intelligence, growing and educating the FP workforce and promoting innovation in Fluid Power.
ODVA Membership
Delta was one of the first ODVA members and Delta participates actively in technical review in the EtherNet/IP products arena.
PROFIBUS and PROFINET
PROFIBUS and PROFINET International (PI) is the largest automation community in the world and responsible for PROFIBUS and PROFINET, the two most important enabling technologies in automation today.
Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA)
The Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) represents Southern Pine products and services around the globe, managing a comprehensive product promotion program. The Forest Products industry recognizes the value offered by Delta's RMC motion controllers and continues to be the largest industry segment for Delta.
Delta News
Press Releases are made available covering the latest developments as they occur. Delta also publishes a quarterly newsletter highlighting the latest product developments and company news.
Delta Distributors
Delta sells its products through its international network of distributors. View the sales map to find a distributor in your area or to contact your regional technical sales manager.
Delta Events
Each year, Delta participates in numerous trade show events around the world. We look forwared to meeting you in person at a future event.