MCSummit – Exotic Automation & Supply

Join us for the 2024 Motion & Control Summit & Expo!

The summit will be held June 13th – 14th and will feature a 20 booth expo hall at our New Hudson facility, 2-days of free training & development, food trucks, giveaways and more. Enter to win a Blackstone Griddle, Traeger Smoker, 65″ TV, YETI Roadie 24 Cooler, Ooni Pizza Oven, Dewalt Cordless Drill Kit, Ninja CREAMi or Bose Speaker! Register below!

Expo Hall & FREE Training Sessions | 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Food Trucks On-Site for Lunch | 11:00AM – 2:00PM

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Thursday, June 13th

Friday, June 14th

Can’t attend in-person? Training sessions will also be available virtually! Click here to register for online sessions.

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Training Schedule

The first 50 in-person training attendees will receive a free YETI mug!

Can’t attend in-person? Training sessions will also be available virtually! Click here to register for online sessions.

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Thursday – June 13th, 2024

	Class
9:00 am	Basics of Machine Lubrication 9:00 am - 10:00 am In this class we will cover the basic lubrication ideas and a general overview of the types of systems in use in General Industry applications. This class will also cover component identification and basic troubleshooting techniques.
10:00 am	Hydraulic Safety & Troubleshooting Techniques 10:00 am - 11:00 am This class will cover three main topics including system safety, troubleshooting techniques, and injection injuries. In the first topic, a hydraulic system is defined and actions that can be taken to maintain a safe operating system and environment are discussed. In the second topic, troubleshooting techniques are explored and a case study is worked through. Lastly, fluid injection injury prevention and the proper medical treatment in the case of an injury is covered.
11:00 am	How to Increase Efficiency with Assembly Solutions 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Learn how to outsource your repetitive & time-consuming tasks to increase efficiency & Profits! Assembly Solutions from Exotic Automation & Supply allows your highly skilled workers to be focused on what they do best instead of time-consuming, repetitive, manual projects. From customized pre-assembled hose & fitting kits to tube bundling and on-site reverse engineering, learn the best ways to save time & efficiency.
12:00 pm	Drive Trains – One Size Does Not Fit All 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm In this class we will break down the elements of an electromechanical actuator, specifically looking at drive train technology. Should you utilize a belt or a screw drive train? Is your application best suited for a ball screw or a lead screw? What if we throw linear motors into the picture? We are going to break down the strengths & weaknesses of these technologies, as well as look at the calculations that help in actuator sizing.
1:00 pm	Hose & Injection Safety Practices 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The best way to prevent a hydraulic injury on-site is awareness. Hydraulic injuries can result in severe burns, amputation and in some cases death. This seminar will give an introduction to the importance of selecting the right hose, hydraulic hose safety, routing best practices, and hydraulic injection injuries.
2:00 pm	The Basics of Mechanical Motion Control 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Shock absorbers are used to de-accelerate loads and enable any mechanical device to operate smoothly and efficiently, resulting in longer life and reliability. In this class, we will review the different types of shock absorbers used for motion control. We will discuss the function of shocks and look at examples of real world applications.

	Class
10:00 am	Hydraulic Safety & Troubleshooting Techniques 10:00 am - 11:00 am This class will cover three main topics including system safety, troubleshooting techniques, and injection injuries. In the first topic, a hydraulic system is defined and actions that can be taken to maintain a safe operating system and environment are discussed. In the second topic, troubleshooting techniques are explored and a case study is worked through. Lastly, fluid injection injury prevention and the proper medical treatment in the case of an injury is covered.

	Class
11:00 am	How to Increase Efficiency with Assembly Solutions 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Learn how to outsource your repetitive & time-consuming tasks to increase efficiency & Profits! Assembly Solutions from Exotic Automation & Supply allows your highly skilled workers to be focused on what they do best instead of time-consuming, repetitive, manual projects. From customized pre-assembled hose & fitting kits to tube bundling and on-site reverse engineering, learn the best ways to save time & efficiency.

	Class
12:00 pm	Drive Trains – One Size Does Not Fit All 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm In this class we will break down the elements of an electromechanical actuator, specifically looking at drive train technology. Should you utilize a belt or a screw drive train? Is your application best suited for a ball screw or a lead screw? What if we throw linear motors into the picture? We are going to break down the strengths & weaknesses of these technologies, as well as look at the calculations that help in actuator sizing.

	Class
1:00 pm	Hose & Injection Safety Practices 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The best way to prevent a hydraulic injury on-site is awareness. Hydraulic injuries can result in severe burns, amputation and in some cases death. This seminar will give an introduction to the importance of selecting the right hose, hydraulic hose safety, routing best practices, and hydraulic injection injuries.

	Class
2:00 pm	The Basics of Mechanical Motion Control 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Shock absorbers are used to de-accelerate loads and enable any mechanical device to operate smoothly and efficiently, resulting in longer life and reliability. In this class, we will review the different types of shock absorbers used for motion control. We will discuss the function of shocks and look at examples of real world applications.

Friday – June 14th, 2024

	Class
9:00 am	How Air over Oil Cylinders Could be a Design Solution for Pressing, Piercing, or Clamping Applications vs. Traditional Hydraulic Systems 9:00 am - 10:00 am This class will consist of an introduction to hydro-pneumatic cylinders. Topics covered will include how hydro-pneumatic cylinders operate, the energy and efficiency savings and industrial applications where these cylinders are best suited to perform.
10:00 am	Pneumatic vs Electric Gripping – How the Choice Impacts your Application 10:00 am - 11:00 am The array of gripper choices in the automotive, pharmaceutical, electronics and consumer-goods industries for pick-and-place automation systems are numerous. The many gripper styles – all of which have their own size, method of operation, and required level of human interaction – is daunting. In this class, you will learn important variables to consider when choosing a gripper.
11:00 am	Industrial Hose Introduction & STAMPED Overview 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Establishing the difference between industrial hose and hydraulic hose, creating an awareness of the different applications, markets, and expectations. Breakdown of the STAMPED process to help in selecting the best hose for the application to maximize life expectancy, offer the best value, minimize maintenance costs, and provide a safe work environment. The last portion will review industrial hose ends and materials common through the different markets.
12:00 pm	Selecting the Correct Air Compressor- Fixed Speed or Variable Speed? 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm The class will cover topics surrounding the selection of fixed speed vs. variable speed air compressors. What should be taken into consideration when making the selection? We’ll discuss part-load energy efficiencies, ambient condition installation parameters, potential utility rebates, and varying demand profiles to guide a facility to select the appropriate technology for the application.
1:00 pm	Total System Health Management – Hydraulic Systems 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn how to maximize your Hydraulic Systems overall health! In this class we will cover total health filtration management, including: Diagnostics - combining sensors and diagnostic tools with circuit filtration and offline systems to receive real-life insight into changing system health. Therapeutics - to extend the life of your fluid beyond routine drain and change intervals. Preventative - to select the correct filtration to preserve the desired performance specifications of your system.
2:00 pm	High Pressure Industrial Hydraulic Tools 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Learn the basics of high-pressure industrial hydraulic tools. In this course we will cover the dos & don'ts of basic system connections, basic hydraulic safety, common applications, and common product tools such as cylinders and pumps.

	Class
10:00 am	Pneumatic vs Electric Gripping – How the Choice Impacts your Application 10:00 am - 11:00 am The array of gripper choices in the automotive, pharmaceutical, electronics and consumer-goods industries for pick-and-place automation systems are numerous. The many gripper styles – all of which have their own size, method of operation, and required level of human interaction – is daunting. In this class, you will learn important variables to consider when choosing a gripper.

	Class
11:00 am	Industrial Hose Introduction & STAMPED Overview 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Establishing the difference between industrial hose and hydraulic hose, creating an awareness of the different applications, markets, and expectations. Breakdown of the STAMPED process to help in selecting the best hose for the application to maximize life expectancy, offer the best value, minimize maintenance costs, and provide a safe work environment. The last portion will review industrial hose ends and materials common through the different markets.

	Class
12:00 pm	Selecting the Correct Air Compressor- Fixed Speed or Variable Speed? 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm The class will cover topics surrounding the selection of fixed speed vs. variable speed air compressors. What should be taken into consideration when making the selection? We’ll discuss part-load energy efficiencies, ambient condition installation parameters, potential utility rebates, and varying demand profiles to guide a facility to select the appropriate technology for the application.

	Class
1:00 pm	Total System Health Management – Hydraulic Systems 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn how to maximize your Hydraulic Systems overall health! In this class we will cover total health filtration management, including: Diagnostics - combining sensors and diagnostic tools with circuit filtration and offline systems to receive real-life insight into changing system health. Therapeutics - to extend the life of your fluid beyond routine drain and change intervals. Preventative - to select the correct filtration to preserve the desired performance specifications of your system.

	Class
2:00 pm	High Pressure Industrial Hydraulic Tools 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Learn the basics of high-pressure industrial hydraulic tools. In this course we will cover the dos & don'ts of basic system connections, basic hydraulic safety, common applications, and common product tools such as cylinders and pumps.