An electromechanical component is one that uses an electrical signal to cause some kind of mechanical change, such as a motor turning. Often this is done by an electrical current that creates a magnetic field which causes a physical movement.((http://www.penguintutor.com/electronics/reference-electromechanical)) Electromechanical musical instruments are ones that use electricity to move parts that generate an acoustic sound. This does not include instruments that use a more complex processing of electricity such as speakers, modulators, or synthesizers. Examples can include hammers that strike based off an electric signal or wheels that spin when activated. A prime example of a commonly used electromechanical tool is the stepper motor.\\
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===Musical instrument makers who make use electromechanical parts===
[[Mark Applebaum]] \\
[[Erin Demastes]] \\
[[Alice Eldridge]] \\
[[Gijs Gieskes]] \\
[[Koka Nikoladze]] \\
[[Matthew Steinke]]\\
[[Tom Strum]]\\
[[Alan Tofigi]] \\

===Electromechanical Components===
Fans\\
Stepper motors\\
Toggles\\
Switches and Relays\\ 
Pistons\\

===NOTES===
Not included in the discussion is the use of piezo transducers and electric pickups. Though Piezo Transducers can be used as a speaker element, they are more commonly use as a microphone element and much like electric pickups, don't represent the sound generating method. \\
When used as a sound generator Piezo Transducers are part of an electric or electronic musical instrument. \\
