Thomson introduces Max Jac® – a heavy-duty linear actuator that delivers reliable and virtually maintenance free operation while maintaining accuracy in the harshest application conditions. The IP69K rated…
Virginia Tech’s Lumenhaus to be featured on HGTV’s Extreme Homes
Virginia Tech University’s Lumenhaus, an 800 square foot energy-optimized and sustainable “smart” home that was the first place winner of the 2010 Solar Decathlon Europe, is slated to…
Maximize Machine Performance with Glide Screw Technology from Thomson
Thomson introduces Glide Screw – a new mechanical linear motion solution that combines the features of a linear bearing and a lead screw into a single, compact package. The…
Introducing Materials in Motion Guide from Thomson
Thomson introduces Materials in Motion – a new guide to innovative motion solutions from Thomson for building better, faster and smarter material handling equipment. The guide provides an…
Linear MOTIONEERING: Linear Guide Components from Thomson
Thomson introduces Linear MOTIONEERING: Linear Guide Components. The latest addition to the company’s robust family of Linear MOTIONEERING and other design tools, Linear MOTIONEERING: Linear Guide Components enables…
Thomson Lead Screws Drive Team 4 Element Robot Climber in FIRST Robotics Competition’s 2013
Team 4 Element, a team of high school students from Van Nuys, California, have designed, manufactured and assembled a robot climber to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition…
Learn How to Build Simpler Mobile Off-Highway Machines
Thomson introduces a micro-site that provides substantive educational information detailing how electric linear actuators provide superior performance and significantly simplified operation at a lower cost of operation compared…
Thomson Releases Guide to Linear Motion Systems
Thomson introduces the comprehensive Linear Motion Systems catalog. This 230+ page guide details the features, specifications, dimensions and ordering information for the company’s complete family of linear units…
How to Correctly Apply Lead Screws
By Robert Lipsett, Engineering Manager, Thomson BSA/Thomson Industries, Inc. Reprint Info >> While many applications require the high stiffness, thrust capacity, and absolute accuracy of ball screws, lead screws have relatively straight-forward geometry and performance and can be adapted to the needs of many applications. Ball screws are often viewed as the first choice for…
How to Specify, Select and Apply Linear Ball Screw Drives
By Terry McNier, Senior Product Specialist and Jeff G. Johnson, Product Engineer, Thomson Industries, Inc. Specifying the right ball screw for a given application will ensure machine accuracy, repeatability and life while minimizing the total cost of ownership. A ball screw drive translates rotational motion to linear motion or vice versa and can apply or…
Control Engineers Guide to Applying Linear Bearings and Guides
By Al Ng, Director, Engineering, Thomson Industries, Inc. Rolling element linear-motion bearings guide, support, locate, and accurately move machinery components and products. Rolling element linear bearings and guides ensure low friction, smooth, accurate motion for nearly any moment or normal loading condition. Understanding the tradeoffs of each bearing type is important to accurately size and…
Thomson Launches Micron MOTIONEERING®
Thomson introduces Micron MOTIONEERING®, a new web-based sizing and selection tool for Micron TRUE Planetary™ Gearheads. Micron MOTIONEERING offers “Select by Model Number” or “Sizing and Selection” modes to deliver downloadable 2D and 3D models, expected life calculations, as well as pricing, ordering and delivery information to help machine builders quickly specify the right gearhead…
XTRUE™ True Planetary Gearheads from Thomson
Thomson introduces XTRUE™ True Planetary Gearheads. Available in 40mm, 60mm, 80mm, 120mm and 160mm frame sizes, XTRUE True Planetary Gearheads are specifically engineered to move large loads more easily and quietly with True Planetary™ gearing through improved load capacity and lower backlash. They deliver precise 13 arc-mins operation, with torque capacity up to 876 Nm…
Thomson NEFF Precision Rolled Metric Ball Screws
WOOD DALE, IL – Thomson NEFF Precision Rolled Metric Ball Screws are now available direct from Danaher Motion in North America, a move that is part of Danaher Motion’s continued combination of several acquired ball screw portfolios. Thomson NEFF ball screws are rolled to an accuracy of 50 microns/300mm, with higher accuracies readily available upon…