ESTAT Actuation develops electroadhesive actuation hardware, using electrostatic physics to make clutches and brakes for compact, lightweight motion-control applications. The company began in Carnegie Mellon University’s lab while building assistive robots, then developed its electroadhesive clutch technology for uses including robotics, safety equipment, and motion control systems.
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Electrogrip CompanyFounded in Pittsburgh in 1985, Electrogrip Company is known for developing patented electrostatic gripping technology for delicate nanofabricated components. Its vertically integrated operation serves semiconductor and related advanced-manufacturing customers, with in-house capabilities that support custom system design and qualification. The company has also contributed optical machining work to NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.334519PITTSBURGH, PA
KyntronicsKyntronics is a U.S.-headquartered small business in Solon, Ohio, known for developing actuation systems that address the shock loads and maintenance problems found in industrial machinery. Its sealed hybrid technology gives machine builders a way to replace conventional hydraulic equipment while retaining high force and precise motion control.SOLON, OH
HEBI RoboticsBorn in Carnegie Mellon University’s Biorobotics Lab, HEBI Robotics develops modular robotic hardware and software centered on motion control. Founded in 2014 by Professor Howie Choset, the Pittsburgh company designs and assembles its actuators and other products locally, supplying adaptable building blocks and custom robots for research and industrial inspection work.333998PITTSBURGH, PA
Advanced Motion TechnologiesAdvanced Motion Technologies develops electromagnetic ServoRam actuators and motion-control systems, replacing traditional hydraulic equipment in demanding applications. Its Phoenix line brings the company’s foundational technology into modular, serviceable units designed for repeatable production, while AMT also develops control software and configurations for applications such as flight simulation and six-degree-of-freedom platforms. The company’s earlier ServoRams have been used by multiple navies and the U.S. Army, and its newer approach emphasizes maintainability and easier integration.