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Actuators

Actuators

Modular Design Strategies Reinforce Electric Actuator Selection over Hydraulics 2024-06-01
High-Precision Electric Actuators Help Keep Trains Running Smoothly 2024-05-22
How to Combat Corrosion in Heavy Duty Electric Actuators 2024-05-22
DIY or Collaborate? Navigating the Path to Optimal Linear Actuator Guidance 2024-03-28
Closing the Stepper Motor Linear Actuator Feedback Loop with Optical Rotary Encoders 2024-03-01
Electrification of Linear Actuators Bring New Productivity and Flexibility to Material Handling 2023-08-17
How to Cut Time and Cost by Customizing Motion Control Systems with Standard Components 2023-05-10
Virtual Design Collaboration Lends Key Support to Self-Standing Crutch Prototype 2023-01-09
Smart Actuators Help Robot Valets Optimize High-Volume Automobile Storage and Retrieval 2022-12-08
Electric Actuators Continue Gaining Traction in MOH Applications 2022-11-30
Electric Actuators Open Door to Denmark's “Deepest Secret” 2022-10-21
Designing AGVs with Smart Electric Actuators for Maximum Adaptability to Industrial Applications 2022-06-13
Handling Heavy Loads in Tight Spaces - Comparing electro-hydraulic actuators and hydraulic cylinders 2022-03-22
Improving Linear Actuator Design Flexibility with Non-Contact Position Sensing 2022-03-20
How CAN Bus Architecture Keeps You In Touch with Your Motion Control Applications 2022-01-19
Electric Actuator Advancements Expand Options for Replacing Hydraulic Cylinders 2021-12-10
Making High-Duty-Cycle Industrial Automation Affordable 2021-08-01
Smart Electric Actuators Give the Marching Arts a Lift 2021-06-09
Smart, Compact Electromechanical Actuators Improve Productivity and Space Efficiency for Industrial AGVs 2021-02-15
Leveraging Stepper Motor Linear Actuator Configurability 2020-12-30
Electro-Hydraulic Actuators Help Farmers Optimize Seed Depth with Wireless Control 2020-12-30
Raising the Ergonomics Bar with Smart Electric Actuators 2020-12-20
Achieving Hazard-Free Linear Motion 2020-06-16
New Durable Actuators on Track for Electrified Public Transit Boom 2020-04-14
Self-Contained, Electro-Hydraulic Cylinders Improve Power Density and Shock Load Resistance 2020-03-03
Electromechanical Linear Actuators Prove that High Power Can Come in Small Packages 2020-03-03
Reduce Your Linear Motion Assemblies to a Single Component with Motorized Lead Screw Actuators 2019-12-31
Self-Synchronizing Actuators Help Work-Platform Builder Maintain Footing in Demanding Industrial Markets 2019-11-26
Selecting Actuation Components for Maximum End-user Value and OEM ROI 2019-11-18
Smart Machines Start with Smart Components: A Closer Look at Electric Linear Actuators 2019-10-24
Heavy Duty Actuators Help Improve Mobility for Handicapped Traveler 2019-08-01
Selecting Mechanical Components for Duty in Harsh Environments: Five Key Factors to Consider 2019-02-14
Realizing the High Precision Load Handling Benefits of Rodless Electromechanical Actuators 2019-02-01
Implementing Anti-Rotational Guidance for Stepper Motor Linear Actuators 2019-02-01
Smart Actuators Drive a New Generation of Harvesters 2018-09-19
Self-Synchronizing Actuators Simplify the Automation of Large or Awkward Loads 2018-08-13
Smart Actuators Deliver on the Promise of Industry 4.0 2018-06-05
Smart Actuators Offer New Motion Control, Economic, Flexibility and Safety Advantages for Truck and Off-Highway Vehicles 2018-06-05
Emergence of Smart Actuators Signals towards Maintenance 4.0 2018-03-02
Smart, Rugged Actuators Help Paraplegic Motorcyclist Get on the Road Again 2018-02-26
The Maintenance Engineer’s Guide to Industrial Actuators 2018-02-20
Smart Actuators Meet Increasing Demand for Greater Connectivity, Application Flexibility and Cost Efficiency 2017-09-29
Q&A with Thomson - Lifts and hoists: Vertical linear motion designs reach new heights 2017-08-14
Electromechanical Actuators with Embedded CAN Bus Support Mark New Era of Clean, High-Performance Operation in Mobile Off-Highway Applications 2017-03-22
Technology and Design Advances Drive Trend Towards Electromechanical Actuation 2017-02-28
Comprehensive Environmental Testing Delivers Performance Advantages on Electromechanical Actuators 2017-02-18
Electromechanical Linear Actuators Give Heavy Duty Off-Highway Vehicle Engine Hoods a Welcome Lift 2016-08-16
Thomson Actuators Help Royal Transportation Research Project Reach New Efficiency Levels 2016-01-20
Design Engineer's Guide – Selecting a Lubricant for Ball Screws 2015-01-04

The Toughest Yet – Max Jac Heavy Duty Linear Actuator 2016-06-17
Tough Actuator Ideal for Use in Amazone Intelligent Fertilizer Spreading System 2016-01-16
Electric Throttle Actuators: An easy way to increase the efficiency and functionality of equipment with mechanical diesel... 2015-04-14
Linear Actuators for Throttle Control in Off Highway Vehicles 2013-11-15
Smart Actuators Bring Big Benefits to Utility and Other Off-Highway Vehicles 2012-05-15
Choosing Between Electromechanical and Fluid Power Precision Linear Actuators 2012-05-01
Debunking the Myths of Hydraulic to Electric Actuator Conversion 2007-09-01
Off Highway Earth Moving Equipment - moving trucks had become so enormous… 2006-09-14
Mobile Actuators Reach Lofty Goals - off-highway vehicle manufactures… 2005-05-01

Screws

Ball, Lead, and Glide Screws

Beyond Bearings: Unleashing the Potential of Ball Splines in Robotic Designs 2024-03-01
Rediscovering Ball Splines for Robust Integration of Rotary and Linear Motion 2023-12-22
Maximizing Ball Screw Speed: What’s Stopping You? 2021-06-30
Ball Screw or Lead Screw? Five Questions to Help You Identify the Right Equipment for Your Application 2020-10-12
Long-Stroke Ball Screws Drive Optimization of 5G Fiber Optic Filament Production 2020-09-02
Ball Screws – An Answer to Safe and Efficient Motion for Cobots 2019-11-18
High Load Ball Screws - The Motion Control Solution with Higher Load Density 2019-04-26
Cutting Costs and Production Time in Large-Scale CNC 2018-03-08
Inch vs. Metric Ball Screws: Are You Asking the Right Questions? 2017-10-20
Thomson Industries Helps Research Team Develop Revolutionary Designs of Tesla Coils 2017-08-16
Ball Screw Drunkenness: Debunking the Myth for Miniature Applications 2017-02-28
Correct Lubrication is Vital to Ball Screw Life 2016-04-06
Why Lead Screw Motor Connection Methods Matter 2016-01-19
Design Engineer's Guide – Selecting a Lubricant for Ball Screws 2016-01-14
Top ballscrew trends: More capacity and miniaturization 2015-12-23
Don’t Rule Out Lead Screws 2015-01-27
Elegantly Simple - A New Linear Motion Solution that Saves Cost and Space 2014-01-01

Equivalent Operating Load - Calculating Ball Screw Life 2013-03-01
Selecting and Sizing Ball Screw Drives 2012-12-21
Why Lead Screws are the Best Fit for many Linear Motion Applications 2012-04-30
Specifying, Selecting and Applying Linear Ball Screw Drives 2011-12-29
Lead Screws Q&A - Application Considerations 2011-10-07
Advancements in Ball Bearings Used for Critical High Tech Applications 2010-11-01
Ball Screws and Lead Screws – The Real World Difference - there’s a trade-off between…. 2009-01-01
The Pressure Velocity (PV) Relationship for Lead Screws 2007-07-01
Lead Screw Coatings - advanced materials and coatings allow… 2006-01-01
Lead Screws, High temperatures, High Loads…and Plastic Nuts? 2005-01-01

Bearings & Guides

Linear Bearings and Guides

Cost-Optimizing Profile Rail Selection: Navigating the Financial Trade-offs 2024-05-13
How to Get the Most Life Out of Your Profile Rail 2023-10-30
How to Optimize Round Rail Performance and Cost with Informed Linear Bearing Selection 2022-03-15
How to Optimize Application Speed with Profile and Round Rail 2021-08-30
Maximize Linear Motion Accuracy and Durability with Informed Round Shaft Selection 2020-12-01
Round or Profile? How to Choose a Linear Guide for Your Application and Environment 2020-11-16
The Fine Art of Specifying Self-Lubricating Bearings for Linear Motion Systems 2019-10-24
Four Linear Bearing and Guide Lubrication Mistakes that Can Bring Your Machines Down 2019-10-24
Exploring Design Tradeoffs in Profile Linear Guide Selection 2016-01-12
Picking the Right Linear Rails for Your Application 2015-01-25
Low friction, self-aligning miniature linear ball bushing bearings improve accuracy of thermal imaging camera 2014-12-05

Linear Bearing Maintenance - 5 key tips to avoid unplanned downtime 2012-05-01
Better, More Cost Effective Tube Bending - Thomson roller bearings deliver… 2010-12-01
Selecting and Applying Rolling Element Linear Bearings and Guides 2010-04-01
A Precise Solution to Motion Control Challenges - conveyors, packing, and other... 2009-08-01
Linear bearings give new meaning to riding the rails - How to choose a linear rail… 2009-01-01
Round or Square? New manufacturing techniques and economies of scale have... 2007-10-01
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