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Thomson Newsroom Highlights
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| Thomson Miniature Metric Ball Screws Provide High Load Capacity In A Small Footprint
Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion solutions, has announced the availability of new German-engineered precision ball screw sizes with US-based distribution and machining that provide best-in-class load capacity in a small footprint. The Thomson miniature metric ball screw line uses a unique multi-start ball return design that maximizes support for higher loads. This design provides precise, smooth and quiet operation for applications requiring high precision and load handling in confined spaces.
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| New Thomson Compact Linear Motion System Brings Modularity to Small-Space Application Development
Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has introduced a family of compact linear systems that makes it easier for motion designers to implement complex applications in small spaces. Designers needing thrust and bearing support in a single, compact unit now have the flexibility to build such applications with versatile, time-tested components from Thomson.
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| Thomson Introduces Precision Ball Splines That Deliver Robust Rotary and Linear Motion Integration
Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has introduced a line of precision ball splines that enable robust delivery of rotary and linear motion on a single shaft. These new components give designers more flexibility to compress an assembly, extend a stroke, distribute a load or otherwise meet modern automation demands.
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| Thomson Introduces High-Precision Miniature Lead Screws to Meet Demand for Compact Application Designs
Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has introduced a line of miniature lead screws and nuts. This new offering extends the Thomson lead screw product line to include 2-, 3- and 4-millimeter diameters.
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| Thomson Industries to Support Team ‘Dirt-Torpedo’ in Elon Musk’s ‘Not-a-Boring-Competition’
Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, will be sponsoring Dirt-Torpedo, a university project team competing in Elon Musk's "Not-a-Boring Competition" for tunnel building. Thomson will provide the team with 20 Electrak® HD smart electric actuators with CANopen® control functionality, which will aid in the development of the boring machine.
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| Thomson Introduces Electrak® LL Electric Actuator With up to 100% Duty Cycle, Long Life and Superior Environmental Protection
Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has launched the Electrak LL electric linear actuator, a long-life, high-duty cycle component designed to work in the harshest conditions, and offer superior environmental protection. In addition to having improved functionality dedicated to high-duty cycle applications, the Electrak LL comes standard with all of the performance, reliability and durability features that have made Thomson an industry leader in linear actuators.
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| Thomson Industries Celebrates 75 years of Innovation and Motion Control Leadership
Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Activities and celebrations throughout the year will commemorate the company’s extraordinary 75-year journey and acknowledge the contributions of Thomson employees.
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| Thomson Industries Announces 48-Volt Version of its Heavy Duty Electrak® HD Actuator
Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has announced the availability of a 48-volt option for its Electrak HD electric actuator. The added voltage capacity designed into this actuator provides motion control designers with new flexibility in integrating heavy duty actuators with onboard electronic systems that draw less current.
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| Thomson Introduces Electrak® LL Electric Actuator With up to 100% Duty Cycle, Long Life and Superior Environmental Protection
Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has launched the Electrak LL electric linear actuator, a long-life, high-duty cycle component designed to work in the harshest conditions, and offer superior environmental protection. In addition to having improved functionality dedicated to high-duty cycle applications, the Electrak LL comes standard with all of the performance, reliability and durability features that have made Thomson an industry leader in linear actuators.
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| Thomson ball screws increase cobot efficiency and safety
The collaboration robots (cobots) produced by ISYBOT target applications that are difficult to automate and augment human performance in many ways such as eliminating fatigue, adding lifting strength, increasing accuracy or improving product quality...
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| Linear actuators ramp up customer's flooring platform
To help provide safe and easy van access for handicapped passengers, adaptive equipment provider, Fenton Mobility, used Thomson Electrak HD heavy duty, electromechanical linear actuators...
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| Why anti-rotational guidance is important to your applications
Whether anti-rotational guidance is added externally by the user or integrated by the manufacturer, it is vital for achieving precise linear motion. A recent Motion Design article examined both approaches...
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| Meet the new ball screw alternative for high loads and short strokes
Any new application will require careful analysis of load capacity, product life, and cost, which may uncover some applications well suited to roller screws. However, given new ball screw technology advances that increase their load-bearing capacity, it is now wise to consider highload ball screws in any application for which you might’ve previously considered a roller screw...
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| Research these five elements to properly design your machines for harsh conditions
Machine designers for heavy duty applications know how important it is to select motion control components that can withstand even the harshest conditions. To help with this process, a recent DPA magazine article presented five elements designers must keep in mind that contribute to robust operation:
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| How to specify rodless linear actuators into your applications
Whether you are replacing a failed actuator, looking for better performance or building a new application from the ground up, success depends on how precisely you specify application requirements...
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| Tackle large or uneven loads with ease
NEW VIDEO: Tackle large or uneven loads with the synchronization option available with Thomson smart linear actuators...
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| New Thomson Online Selection Tool Simplifies Linear Bearing Specification and Purchase
Thomson Industries, Inc. has announced availability of an online tool that streamlines the selection and purchase of linear bearings. This addition to the Thomson website enables design engineers and system integrators to zero in on the right bearings for their applications in mere minutes.
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| Thomson Creates Online, Self-Service Industrial Linear Actuator Sizing and Selection Tool
Thomson Industries, Inc. has introduced a new Linear MOTIONEERING™ online tool that helps design engineers accurately size and select electric linear actuators. The powerful, self-service functionality of the tool provides an interactive series of questions, making it easier for users to benefit from Thomson’s extensive application engineering knowledge base. The online questionnaire starts with an analysis of motion control requirements...
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| Thomson Receives ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification for Tijuana Plant
Thomson Industries, Inc. has received ISO 14001 certification, which demonstrates that its Tijuana, Mexico facility is operating in accordance with best environmental management practices. ISO 14001 is a family of environmental management standards advanced by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to guide businesses in systematizing and improving their environmental management efforts.
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| Thomson Industries to showcase innovative portfolio of Electrak® linear actuators at BAUMA 2019
Thomson Industries, Inc., will be attending the BAUMA 2019 trade fair alongside Altra Industrial Motion Corp. BAUMA, taking place in Messe München, Munich, on 8-14 April, brings together those in the construction machinery industry and provides a platform for companies to present their ground-breaking innovations all under one roof. Thomson will showcase its wide range of electromechanical linear actuators, including Electrak HD, Electrak Throttle and Max Jac®...