Elementals are elementary Order of Being material manifestations of creatures which exist in a reality based upon one or more aspects of Elemental Realms of the iVerse and the Sparks they reflect. They can manipulate anima energy in many ways to achieve outcomes. All speak a form of Primilate.
Animating Force: This type of creature can supply an force imbued in Technological items to operate them. Energy/power is either through a discipline of Technomancy or often from a mystic living source; Animation using an Elemental, Fiend, or Celestial bound to an item to motivate it, or simply as a fuel source. The former gives more flexibility, limited by the ability to command it. The later is typically canned reactions and output which can be manipulated by anyone with the knowledge of the item. Constructs and Golems can also be powered through approaches of Technomancy.
The common Elemental Summons and Bindings follow a standard set of practices.