Motorized Lead Screws from Thomson combine a hybrid stepper motor and a precision lead screw together in one compact envelope. Learn about the new patent-pending Taper-Lock technology for quick decoupling and secure, properly aligned connections as well as other advantages over traditional solutions that make the end product smaller, stronger, quieter, and more efficient. Presenter: Jeff Johnson, Global Product Line Manager - Screws

Add a new design option to your precision linear motion toolbox. Screw jacks offer your applications a host of benefits, including power, reliability, precision and flexibility. Presenters: Markus Brändle, Product Line Specialist – Screws, Screw Jacks and LB&G, Thomson Gerardin Fotso, Application Engineer – Screw Jacks, Thomson

With the capability of handling loads up to 100 tons, screw jacks have made a name for themselves when it comes to designing for high-load, linear motion applications. However, determining whether a machine screw jack or ball screw jack is the right fit can be difficult. Each delivers key benefits depending on the application parameters.

In this webinar, you will learn the features and benefits of 400 Series profile rails and get an overview of technical specifications. Presenter: Tom Dwyer

The webinar has been designed to give you deeper technical insight on Precision Linear Actuators (PLA), including concrete calculation examples enabling you to optimize PLAs in your application to fit your exact needs. Learn how to select the right PLA for your motion control application.

This webinar is a basic introduction to precision linear actuators. You will learn: What is a Precision Linear Actuator (PLA); Typical Applications; and Sizing & Selection. Presenter: Kyle Thompson, Associate Product Line Manager – Linear Systems

Next generation machines and equipment need to be more compact while delivering higher performance and more flexibility. Making the change from pneumatic cylinders to electric actuators can simplify your design and deliver savings at the same time. In this webinar learn why to use PC Series actuators over pneumatic cylinders; key Features and benefits; technical data and performance curves; application examples; and how to select the right product and ordering information.

This is an introductory video to the PC Series calculation tool 2014. Presenter: Niklas Sjöström, Product Line Manager - Systems Group Emea & Asia

Easily select the correct RediMount Motor ID when ordering a PC Series actuator with the new Thomson PC Series Motor ID Selection Tool. Using the tool, either directly select your preferred motor from the pull down menu, or manually enter the motor dimensions to identify the appropriate Thomson RediMount for the PC Series actuator.

Do your linear motion designs require more speed? Increased load capacity? Or both with a high or continuous duty cycle? If you haven't already been specifying precision linear actuators, it is time you learned more about the many advantages they can deliver to your machine designs. These electric-driven solutions combine durability, performance and ease of use for a wide range of applications.

Save time and optimize your machine design with specialized online tools for design engineers. Find out what is new in Linear Motioneering 2.0 and see what other online tools are available from Thomson. From 2D/3D modeling to sizing and selection, there are a number of free online tools that can speed up the design process while serving as a guide to a streamlined, efficient design.

Overwhelmed by all the variables that influence the selection of a linear motion system? Not sure where to begin when trying to select the best linear unit for your application? Get a step-by-step walk through of a unique decision-tree approach to selecting the right linear unit. This webinar will break down the selection process into an easy-to-follow process that will simplify your selection of linear units. Presenter: Niklas Sjöström, Product Line Manager - Systems Group Emea & Asia

Belt-driven, wheel-guided linear units are ideal for applications where speed and/or stiffness or critical. This would include any application where throughput is critical such as packaging, filling and dispensing, material handling, or general factory automation. The webinar will include a brief overview of wheel-guided technology and product options; a review of WH unit applications; and the Thomson web tools for sizing and selection. Presenter: Kyle Thompson, Product Manager

As the demand for smaller machines grow, engineers are faced with the particular challenges miniaturization presents. Join Thomson for the third in a series of 3 mini webinars on designing machines with miniature components. This webinar will provide an overview of the key points to keep in mind when working with miniature systems and brake technology. Learn about systems and brake selection criteria and how to optimize a design at the component level.