--- title: About us | Potomac Electric description: Potomac Electric specializes in high-performance servo motors, drives, and components for industrial automation, offering expert aftermarket repair and refurbishment services. We also design automated calibration systems for precise vacuum gauge testing. canonical_url: https://www.potomacelectric.com/about language: en-US date: 2026-02-08T15:53:06Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://www.potomacelectric.com/about. Schema.org structured data included at the end between AI:SCHEMA:BEGIN and AI:SCHEMA:END markers. markdown-tokens: 1413 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://www.potomacelectric.com/about. 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[Sturtevant - America's First Fan Company](http://www.bfsturtevant.com/bfs.html) [Benjamin Franklin Sturtevant, Inventor and Industrialist](https://www.jphs.org/people/2005/4/14/benjamin-franklin-sturtevant-inventor-and-industrialist.html#gsc.tab=0) The first American airplane specifically designed for battle was prototyped in our building. During its heyday, more than 3,000 people worked at the plant. Potomac Electric has carried forward the spirit of innovation initiated by Sturtevant and later advanced by Westinghouse Electric. Potomac Electric is proud to keep the manufacturing tradition of Boston alive! Our company was founded in 1992. We specialize in developing innovative electric motors, control electronics, and advanced electromechanical systems, with a focus on automation solutions for industrial and military applications. Today, Potomac Electric operates three global divisions, delivering innovative products and services in the following areas: \- **Design and manufacturing** of high-performance servo motors, servo drives, variable-speed motors, drives, and related components for industrial automation. \- **Aftermarket services**, including repair, refurbishment, and replacement of servo motors and drive systems critical to industrial automation and manufacturing processes. \- **Design and production** of automated calibration systems for precise testing of vacuum gauges, ensuring reliability and accuracy in demanding applications. ## Mission We strive to improve the quality of life of our employees and their families. 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