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Polhemus is the global leader in electromagnetic motion tracking. Since inventing the technology in 1969, we’ve been at the forefront of precision tracking solutions. From small, highly precise movements to large-area tracking, our products enable a wide range of applications across industries.
Our Team
We've been helping customers break new ground with best-in-class six degrees of freedom (6DOF) motion tracking and 3D digitizing systems for more than 50 years. We continue to deliver the leading technology around the world, enabling the latest high-tech applications. We're proud to be called the experts in motion tracking.
Skip has been with Polhemus for over 20 years, starting in account management and working his way to company president. He focuses on organizational leadership, engineering research and development engagement, and customer relationships. He is also a co-inventor on many of the company's patents. He is a graduate of University of Vermont's business school and holds a certification in financial planning (CFP®). Skip loves to spend time outdoors with his family and dogs offroading in ATVs and camping. He has also completed his first Spartan Race at Killington Mountain in Vermont, home of the original Spartan Race.
Matthew brings more than 20 years of financial leadership across manufacturing and technology sectors. At Polhmeus, he oversees financial strategy, operations, and Human Resources. Matthew previously served as President and Chief Financial Officer at Kria Botanicals, helping guide the company’s financial growth and operational development. Prior to that, he was Chief Financial Officer at Green Slice Foods and OnLogic. He holds a degree from the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University. Outside of work, he is an avid fan of skiing, hiking, and all things outdoors here in Vermont.
With 10 years at Polhemus spanning sales, marketing, and technical hardware integration, Brendan leads the implementation of sales and marketing strategy. He supports revenue generation directly by working with customers and providing high quality solutions engineering and integration support. Off-the-clock, he's an FAA certified commercial pilot, loves spending time in the Vermont outdoors, and is passionate about animals. When he's not flying skydivers, he's working toward earning his skydiving license.
Alyssa comes to Polhemus with nearly 8 years of comprehensive marketing experience, ranging from specialized medical technology to D2C brands. In her current role, she works with the day-to-day marketing operations, including digital marketing efforts, content strategy and social media, and distributor relationships/materials. She received her MA in Writing from Missouri State University in 2022. Out of the office, Alyssa is a dedicated marathon runner and hiker, as well as a huge Chicago Cubs fan.
Over 50 Years of Experience
Over 50 years later, we remain true to our mission: Give our customers the power to break new ground through innovative, cost-effective enabling technologies for the real and virtual world.
Polhemus is known as the true pioneer and leader in the motion tracking industry, first introducing our proprietary electromagnetic technology in 1969. Although Polhemus motion tracking products are currently used in a broad range of applications, the initial product was developed for pilots, when we introduced head tracking for the military - which we still do today.
Following a distinguished 20+ year military career, William L “Bill” Polhemus sought out to further the science of navigation. Bill flew 64 combat missions in Korea, was an integral part of the B-58 test program, and served as a crew member on 5 world record setting flights - all as a navigator
In 1969, he founded Polhemus Navigation Sciences (now shortened to Polhemus) and the company was awarded an R&D contract focused on resolving airborne navigation challenges.
That same year, Bill’s focus on navigational tooling led to the invention of six degree of freedom motion tracking using electromagnetics.
By the early eighties, Polhemus shifted gears from the R&D contracts of the formative business years and began selling commercial off-the-shelf motion tracking systems. The renowned 3Space family of products was introduced and brought precision motion tracking capabilities to new and growing market segments.
In 2018, Polhemus once again disrupted the EM tracking industry with the introduction of VIPER. With ultra-low latency rates and real time motion tracking, VIPER reset the standard in motion tracking as the most accurate electromagnetic tracker on the market. Users can track up to 16 sensors and scale up their sources – increasing their tracking range while maintaining data integrity.
For more information, see our VIPER product page here.
Today, we carry on that legacy and continue expanding into new and growing markets requiring precision motion tracking. Innovation remains one of our biggest values as we strive to develop new features and technological advancements. We continue to lead in the military and medical industries as we advance to the future.
Awards and Accolades
We Never Stop Innovating
Polhemus is proud to have won numerous awards for our 6DOF motion tracking products and 3D digitizers. We set the standard in motion tracking over 50 years ago and our products have enabled new capabilities in the areas of medical, research and technology, and for the military.
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Top Simulation Solution ProviderMedTech Outlook Magazine -
Wired for 3D Award3D Design Magazine -
Lifetime of Service Award - Allan G. RodgersNational Training & Simulation Association -
Innovation AwardMilitary Training Technology Magazine -
NDES Show Stopper AwardCadence Magazine
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Technical InnovationThemed Entertainment Association -
Editor's Choice AwardComputer Graphics World
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Technical Achievement AwardAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences