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Electromate Announces Spring 2025 SPARK Symposium in Vancouver, BC

February 6, 2025

Electromate Announces Spring 2025 SPARK Symposium in Vancouver, BC

Electromate is pleased to announce its biennial Spring 2025 SPARK Symposium (Showcasing Precision and Robotic Knowledge), scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Vancouver (Surrey), British Columbia.

This complimentary event is tailored for OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, and engineering students in the greater Vancouver area. Sorry, no competitors, please.

Event Details:

· Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

· Location: SFU on University Drive – Surrey Atrium, 10285 University Dr, Surrey, B.C. V3T 0N1

The symposium will feature a tabletop show format accompanied by classroom presentations focusing on robotics and mechatronics.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leading manufacturers, including:

  • maxon: Servo motors and drives for robotics
  • Harmonic Drive: Zero-backlash strain wave gearing solutions
  • Galil Motion Control: Programmable motion controllers
  • Netzer Precision: High-precision robust absolute encoders
  • Bell-Everman: Standard and custom linear & rotary positioning stages
  • Posital Fraba: Magnetic encoders and energy-harvesting Wiegand sensors
  • GAM Gear: Precision mechanical drive components
  • Advanced Motion Controls: Servo amplifiers & controls
  • Kollmorgen: Servo motors and drives

A continental breakfast and light lunch will be provided. While the event is free, registration is required. To register and for more information, please click here

About Electromate:

Electromate specializes in robotic, mechatronic, and motion control solutions, focusing on high-performance and precision applications for the industrial automation sector. Their core purpose is to help manufacturers compete globally by building better machines using differentiated automation technology.

More Information

Warren Osak, Founder & CEO of Electromate Inc.

Phone: 877.737.8698

Website

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