Since 1983
Pioneering Motion Control for Over Four Decades
Galil Motion Control was founded in 1983 by Jacob Tal and Wayne Baron with a singular vision: to make precision motion control accessible through innovative microprocessor technology. What began as a bold idea became an industry standard.
First
Microprocessor-based motion controller introduced in 1983
1M+
Controllers sold to customers worldwide
110+
Consecutive profitable quarters
40+
Years of industry leadership and innovation
Company Leadership
The vision and expertise of our leadership team continues to drive Galil's commitment to innovation and customer success.
Jacob Tal
Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder
Jacob Tal co-founded Galil with Wayne Baron in 1983, and for the first 20 years was President. In July, 2004 Jacob passed the role of President to Wayne and is now chairman of the board.
Jacob Tal is an acclaimed author, lecturer, teacher and engineer whose unique approach is based on over 40 years of practical experience in solving problems for numerous companies in motion control. Well respected throughout the industry and by his peers, Dr. Tal has published more than 100 articles on motion control and has authored such books as "Motion Control by Microprocessors," "Motion Control Applications" and "Step-by-Step Design of Motion Control Systems".
Dr. Tal was formerly a professor at the University of Utah and also received a BSEE from the Technion University in Israel and a Ph.D from the University of Minnesota.
Wayne Baron
President & Co-Founder
Wayne Baron co-founded Galil and for the past 20 years has led the design and development of Galil's innovative motion control products as VP of Engineering.
In July, 2004 Wayne assumed the role of President of Galil.
Prior to his founding of Galil with Jacob, Wayne was Project Manager of Robotics at Hewlett Packard's central research lab where he was responsible for the development of robotics and associated motion control hardware. Wayne has a MSEE from MIT.
Kaushal Shah
Vice President
Kaushal Shah joined Galil Motion Control in 1988 as the company's first Applications Engineer. Working closely with founder Dr. Jacob Tal and the engineering team, he played a key role in developing innovative motion control solutions for OEM customers across a wide range of industries.
Over the course of his career, Kaushal has helped customers successfully integrate complex systems utilizing electric, hydraulic, ultrasonic, and piezoelectric motor technologies. His technical expertise spans advanced motion control applications, including sub-micron and nanometer-level positioning systems, high-bandwidth servo systems, and sophisticated non-linear hydraulic motion control systems.
In 1999, Kaushal was promoted to Manager of Applications Engineering, where he built and led a highly skilled engineering support organization with more than 100 years of combined industry experience. His commitment to technical excellence, customer success, and team development contributed significantly to Galil's growth and reputation in the motion control industry.
Recognizing his leadership and contributions, Kaushal was promoted to Vice President in 2012. Today, he continues to lead Galil's engineering support efforts, providing strategic direction and technical expertise that help customers implement successful motion control solutions worldwide.
Kaushal holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Santa Clara University.
John Thompson
Vice President
John Thompson was hired as Galil's second applications engineer in 1992. As part of the applications engineering team, John worked with Dr. Jacob Tal to develop optimal solutions for OEM customers.
Before assuming the role of vice president of operations in 2012, John served as Galil's director of operations where he used his technical expertise and organizational talents to streamline and automate production, and improve many internal processes by developing customized back-office applications such as MRP, order processing and inventory control.
As vice president, John leads the back-office, procurement and logistics, and production teams. John holds a BSME from Washington State University.
Brian Kambe
Vice President
Brian Kambe joined Galil in 1998 after holding engineering roles at companies such as TRW, B/E Aerospace and Comarco Wireless where his technical contributions focused on embedded systems and networking.
Brian began his career at Galil as a hardware engineer in Research and Development (R&D). Due to his creativity and leadership capabilities he was quickly promoted to R&D manager where he immediately modernized Galil's motion controller product line and developed a new product line of PLCs.
In 2012, Brian assumed the role of vice president of R&D to lead the company's product development. He has a BSEE from Chico State.
Our Philosophy
Engineering Excellence, Customer Focus
Every customer's application is unique. We combine deep technical expertise with a commitment to understanding your specific needs, delivering solutions that are easy to use, cost-effective, and backed by superior support.
Innovation-Driven
We pioneered the microprocessor-based motion controller and continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible in precision motion control.
Application Expertise
Our engineers work directly with customers to optimize system designs, offering guidance from product selection through integration.
Long-Term Partnership
With a worldwide network of factory-trained representatives, we provide consistent support wherever your operations take you.
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