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MOTION CONTROL AT THE SPEED OF TECHNOLOGY™
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Agriculture/Agritech Solutions
Canadian agriculture is undergoing a rapid shift toward automation to address labour shortages, increase efficiency, and improve sustainability. From vineyards in British Columbia to grain operations across the Prairies, farmers are adopting mechatronic systems that combine robotics, sensors, and motion control to meet growing production demands.
Electromate works with Canadian producers to integrate components, subsystems, and turnkey solutions tailored to agricultural environments.
Our offering includes:
- Motion control and robotic arms for mobile and fixed platforms
- Machine vision and sensing technologies for precision farming
- Conveyors and modular automation systems for crop handling
- Subsystems and mechatronic assemblies customized for harsh outdoor conditions
Key Agricultural Applications in Canada:
Robotic Weeding & Targeted Crop Care
Robotic platforms are being deployed in BC vineyards, orchards, and Prairie field crops to reduce herbicide use and improve crop quality. Mechatronic systems integrate machine vision, precision actuators, and mobile platforms for targeted intervention.
AI-Powered Precision Agriculture
Canadian farms are using drones, soil sensors, and variable-rate input systems to optimize yield and resource efficiency. These solutions are especially active in the Prairies and Ontario, where large-scale operations benefit from real-time data and adaptive control.
Automated Harvesting Platforms
Fruit and orchard growers in BC and Ontario are adopting automated harvesting systems. These platforms combine robotics, conveyors, and vision systems to support consistent picking and reduce reliance on seasonal labour.
Agricultural Automation Manufacturers
Agricultural Automation Whitepapers/Webinars
Webinar: Agriculture 4.0 and drive technology
Explore the groundbreaking role of maxon drives in the fourth agricultural revolution by viewing this recording of the maxon webinar.
Animal Health Using the Tolomatic ERD Rod Cylinder & ACS Drive
An automated vaccine delivery and product transfer machine for eggs was using pneumatically driven rod cylinders for the inoculation process.
