Motion Control – Tutorial – Solenoid Construction Solenoid Construction A Solenoid is a long wire, wound with a helical pattern, usually surrounded by a steel frame, having a steel core inside the winding. When carrying a current “i “, the Solenoid becomes an electro-mechanical device, in which electrical energy is converted into mechanical work.
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Motion Control – Tutorial – Motion & Automation Controllers


Motion Control – Tutorial Tutorial – Vaughan, Ontario, Canada – A Motion Controller or Automation Controller is the primary intelligence, or brain, within a motion control system. It is responsible for calculating and generating the output commands for a desired motion path or trajectory. Motion controllers vary in complexity; sophisticated […]
Motion Control – Maxon’s Driven Magazine – See the article “Speed or Torque – or Both?”


Motion Control – Maxon’s Driven Magazine Motion Control article “Speed or Torque – or Both” in Maxon’s Driven magazine helps in selecting the right motor for an application. An application that could be on Mars, under water, or even implanted in the human body! Fall River, MA — Motion Control – The Maxon […]
Motion Control – LIVE WEBINAR – THURSDAY MAY 6, 11AM EST Precision Piezo Motion Without the Premium Price Tag!


Motion Control – LIVE WEBINAR – Piezo Motion! Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control Components — Piezoelectric motors have long been used for ultra-precise expensive motion solutions in niche industries but the latest innovations in piezo technology enable these devices to be suitable for mainstream motion solutions. Discover what the piezo-electric effect is […]
Motion Control Tutorial – Slotted vs. Slotless Motor Technology


Motion Control – Tutorial Motor Technology Motion Control Tutorial – When first introduced, brushless DC motors, despite their many advantages, were cast as a costly alternative to brush-commutated motors and were typically only specified for low-power applications where long life was the primary desired requirement. Without the mechanical brush-commutator mechanism that would wear and eventually […]
Motion Control – Automation Fair in Vancouver, BC on November 6, 2019


We are excited to invite you to the Electromate Automation Fair on November 6, 2019. The event will take place at the Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre in Burnaby, British Columbia. The Automation Fair is a great opportunity to explore new technologies and see what’s changing in the world of Automation and […]
How Would You Position Components Of An Experimental Reactor Vessel Weighing 33 Tons?


Easily … … Using Custom made LM76 Jet Rail Bearings and Shafting! When a privately funded research company was ready to move from their original Proof of Concept to a sustainable fusion reactor to produce clean sustainable energy, they realized that extremely heavy components would need to be assembled and disassembled and reassembled again for […]
Motion Control Tutorial – Slotted vs. Slotless Motor Technology


When first introduced, brushless DC motors, despite their many advantages, were cast as a costly alternative to brush-commutated motors and were typically only specified for low-power applications where long life was the primary desired requirement. Without the mechanical brush-commutator mechanism that would wear and eventually result in motor failure, brushless motors could be relied upon […]
Motion Control – Robotic Symposiums – How to Build Robots


Electromate is pleased to announce it will be hosting two Robotic Symposiums’ Tuesday March 20th in Toronto and on Wednesday March 21st in Montreal. Participating in the Symposiums will be Speakers from: Galil Motion Control www.galilmc.com/ Harmonic Drive LLC www.harmonicdrive.net/ Maxon Motor AG www.maxonmotor.com Advanced Motion Controls www.a-m-c.com Kollmorgen www.kollmorgen.com École de technologie supérieure www.etsmtl.ca Topics: Technical Presentations related to the design […]
Webinar – EtherCAT as a Master Machine Control Tool


Join us for a Live Webinar Presented by Galil Motion Control March 3, 2015 11:00am EST Electromate is proud to be a sponsor of this interesting and important Webinar. There is an increasing demand in the automation and motion control industries for a localized motion control solution that can coordinate motion between multiple remote components. […]