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Thomson moves operations to larger facility to make room for growth

★ By Heather Hall Leave a Comment

Thomson Industries, a provider of linear motion control solutions, is moving its Kristianstad, Sweden, operations into a larger space to meet the growing demand for its motion control technology. The Kristianstad plant has been a steadily growing supplier of Thomson electric linear actuators and linear motion systems to European customers and is on track for […]

Filed Under: Industry news Tagged With: thomson, Thomson Industries, thomson linear, thomsonindustries, thomsonlinear

Thomson’s new actuators give motion system designers options

★ By Heather Hall Leave a Comment

Thomson, a provider of linear motion control solutions, has introduced a high-capacity, high-performance electric linear actuator that gives motion system designers more cost-effective options to replace hydraulic cylinders. Among the many new features of the Thomson Electrak XD linear actuator are load handling up to 25,000 N (5000 lb), depending on configuration, for a combined […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: thomson, thomson linear, thomsonlinear

Thomson introduces online quote tool for customized 60 Case shafting and hardened pins

★ By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has introduced an online instant quote tool that helps design engineers save time during the selection and purchase process of its customized 60 Case shafting. By providing real-time pricing and instant access to lead times for chosen products, Thomson’s intuitive, self-service tool allows designers […]

Filed Under: Ball + roller guides, Industry news, Linear bearings Tagged With: thomson, thomsonindustries, thomsonlinear

New Thomson video shows customer’s use of electric actuator synchronization option

★ By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Thomson video

Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has released a video showing how the synchronization feature available with its Electrak HD electromechanical linear actuators helped Spika Design and Manufacturing address a growing customer demand. Spika is a Montana-based provider of commercial and custom industrial work platforms suitable for a wide variety of […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven, Featured, Industry news Tagged With: thomson, thomsonindustries, thomsonlinear

Vention and Thomson Linear announce partnership for linear motion applications

★ By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

vention

Vention, the first digital manufacturing platform dedicated to machine design, and Thomson Industries, a global leader in mechanical motion technology, are announcing their partnership for linear motion components compatible with the Vention hardware and software platform. The Vention platform allows for the design, order and commissioning of factory equipment in just days. Premium custom linear […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Software Tagged With: thomson, thomsonindustries, thomsonlinear, vention

Thomson releases new linear-actuator videos

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Thomson Industries Inc. has released its latest set of educational videos on linear actuators. The web videos illustrate step-by-step methods on how to install and control actuators in order to meet various industry demands. Thomson Tech Tips videos support design engineers who may face potential mishaps or simply want to ensure proper operation of the […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven, Featured, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: thomsonlinear

Thomson Increases Design Flexibility for Machine Engineers

★ By Jennifer Calhoon Leave a Comment

Thomson Industries, Inc. has built upon its selection of miniature metric precision ball screws to include three common interface styles: flanged, threaded and rounded. This comprehensive offering equips customers with even more options when designing small-space applications. These metric ball screws deliver a host of performance, supply chain and pricing benefits for users seeking smooth, […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven Tagged With: thomson, thomsonlinear

Thomson recognized as 2014 Control Design Readers’ Choice in linear motion actuator/slide/guide category

★ By Jennifer Calhoon Leave a Comment

ThomsonTH

Thomson Industries, Inc., has been recognized by the readers of Control Design magazine as the 2014 Readers’ Choice for technology excellence in the Linear Motion Actuator/Slide/Guide category. The Readers’ Choice awards are the result of a survey of subscribers who work for machine builders or system integrators and have the authority to specify, recommend or […]

Filed Under: Industry news Tagged With: thomsonlinear

Belt-driven linear motion for high throughput

★ By Jennifer Calhoon Leave a Comment

ThomsonTH

Thomson Industries Inc., a manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, now manufactures its popular WH SpeedLine Linear Units in North America to reduce delivery times for customers. The WH SpeedLine is a belt-driven positioning slide with an H-type roller guideway system designed to handle high forces and moments. These high efficiency units provide smooth, accurate […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain drives for linear, Linear actuators (all), Linear drives (all) Tagged With: thomsonlinear

Motorized lead screw range offers more thrust, smaller footprint & easier maintenance

★ By Jennifer Calhoon Leave a Comment

ThomsonTH

Thomson Industries Inc., a manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, introduces its new range of Motorized Lead Screws. The precision engineered units combine a hybrid stepper motor and lead screw in one, compact envelope to provide clear advantages with a solution that is smaller, stronger, and more efficient than alternate technologies. Through precision engineering, Thomson […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: thomsonlinear

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