| | | MDI is a unique sensing solution provider - functioning as a business partner to its OEM clients, from product design through industrial production. The Company MDI, a Methode Electronics, Inc. company, is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1946, Methode Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: METH) is a global manufacturer of electronic component and subsystem devices. Methode designs, manufactures and markets devices employing electrical, electronic, wireless, sensing and optical technologies. Methode's components are found in the primary end markets of the automotive, communications (including information processing and storage, networking equipment, wireless and terrestrial voice/data systems), military, aerospace, rail and other transportation industries; and the consumer, safety, medical, and industrial equipment markets. Further information can be found on Methode's website at www. met hode.com. The Foundation of MDI's Technology MDI has a number of technological patents that are the core of its extensive design library. Magneto-elastic technology, MDI's development process, is fundamentally the method of applying a known magnetic profile to a selected material. When stress or torque is applied to the material, a highly repeat able magnetic change occurs in the sensing area. This technology has been utilized in the market since 1994 and is recognized as a highly reliable non-contact solution for measuring certain process variables. MDI's Capabilities Custom development and designs are provided by MDI's world class team of Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science Engineers and Staff Physicists who have advanced degrees, including doctorates, in their disciplines. Production is done through MDI's cell-based production processes which are governed by a strict quality system. Specific testing processes such as vibration, accelerated life testing, compliance, and design analysis such as FEA, dynamic FEA, PPAP, APQP, and design and production FMEA's, are available through MDI. MDI's Mission MDI's mission is to apply its patented technology and experience towards the development and manufacture of the highest quality custom products, and to provide world class service and rapid response to its global OEM customer base. | | |
| | | Markets Where MDI Has Applied its Sensing Solutions ■ Automotive Transmissions and Steering ■ Industrial Gear Boxes/Trans missions ■ Jet and Turbo-Prop Engines I- ■ Industrial Pumps ■ Motors and Motor Control -t» ^h^^ « ™ ■ Off-Road Equipment ■ Power Hand Tools ■ Industrial Fixed Mounted Machinery ■ Military Equipment ■ Industrial Production Machinery - ■ Marine Engine Gear Shifting | | |