Thomson Industries

Thomson manufactures linear motion components and systems to help customers build better machines to improve lives.

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The most significant safety advantages of smart #electricactuators may lie in their controllability. Click below for 7 ways these products transform industrial safety by detecting risks earlier and reacting faster than hydraulic and pneumatic systems. https://t.co/djcqLweqbv

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How can you maintain heavy load capacity & high precision when the design footprints of your #linearmotion projects keep getting smaller? Our mini metric ball screws are available with diameters as small as 8 mm, ideal for medical, robotic & semiconductor. https://t.co/N7CPfJsXwb

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What's driving growth in the use of electric #actuators in mobile machinery? A recent Q&A by @PowerMotionTech tackles this topic along with use cases and persistent challenges in this industry sector. Read the article at https://t.co/bbBpxByMi5

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When #ballscrews fail prematurely, the result is more than just downtime - it’s costly troubleshooting, missed deadlines & unnecessary machine wear. Avoid these pitfalls by reading our article on 8 critical warning signs design engineers need to consider. https://t.co/klcSbedzLq

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Moving heavy materials through cutting, polishing and coating stages requires precise balancing of load capacity and motion speed. Here’s how the right #linearguidance selection and configuration can improve quality and boost throughput—from @Thomson_Ind. https://t.co/FzpJnGZyWs

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Customization begins with awareness of the end-user’s needs. Ultimately, this will help streamline design requirements and the motion solution. https://t.co/5vE3JbjKFU

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Join us as we explore the features of the Thomson Movotrak Cobot Transfer Unit, @Thomson_Ind's entry for the #DPAProductoftheYear. Kyle Thompson explains how the seventh axis extends the collaborative nature of robots, enhancing safety and efficiency: https://t.co/rlQikFeO9D

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Vote for our collaborative 7th axis! We are excited to announce that our Cobot Transfer Unit was entered into the Product of the Year competition held by @DPAONTHENET. Simply watch and like this video to vote, then share this post to help spread the word. https://t.co/z4gJMeVml7

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With our Cobot Transfer Unit being the first #7thaxis solution integrated into the @ABBRobotics partner ecosystem, exciting (and innovative) times are upon us. Our CTUs are preconfigured to ensure rapid deployment with ABB #cobots right out of the box. https://t.co/ViVTypgvVg

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We are collaborating with @ABBRobotics to simplify integration of their GoFa™ cobots into our Movotrak™ #Cobot Transfer Units. Our preconfigured CTU is the first 7th axis technology that ABB Robotics has certified for its partner ecosystem. Learn more at https://t.co/uUNCAEgM7I

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We're making a splash with a new version of our H-Track electro-hydraulic linear #actuator that features #marine-grade corrosion resistance and underwater functionality. Learn more and watch it in action at https://t.co/eXpynA64MW

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Issues with managing unbalanced loads? With our new position-based synchronization option for select smart actuators, the system adjusts the speed of each unit to keep them starting, moving and stopping synchronously, regardless of their respective load. https://t.co/InOWXseFDe

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We are live and in motion at @AutomateShow in Booth 6402! Come see for yourself how our collaborative 7th axis is changing productivity and ergonomics on factory floors across the globe. #automate2025 #cobot #motioncontrol #linearmotion #rangeextender

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To properly size a ball screw into an application, the required load capacity and service life must be known. This article from @Thomson_Ind highlights 8 red flags to watch for when thinking about #ballscrew life. 🚩
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Stop, collaborate & listen. Our new Movotrak cobot transfer unit (CTU), the first collaborative 7th axis with collision detection, can boost productivity & output by adding a horizontal operating range up to 10 m. Learn more & schedule a virtual demo at https://t.co/atbMFvrLeW

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With 48V batteries now the standard in most material handling & agricultural applications, we've upgraded our Electrak MD electric actuator with a 48V rating. Designers can now achieve load handling up to 2 kN with a much lower current draw. Learn more at https://t.co/JPEk3ww6kv

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Not just any actuator can deliver the performance and intelligence required by autonomous vehicles. Find our smart electric actuators in machines such as AGVs, logistics trains, work platforms, automated pickers, and wheelchair lifts and ramps. Explore at https://t.co/hBFfS2dcve

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With smart factories, #IIoT or advanced control of your #linearmotion systems, #CANbus communication protocols are usually a common thread. Many electric actuators integrate this intelligence to give users unprecedented monitoring & control. Learn more https://t.co/Grz7EcaUQ3

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No power? No problem. With the manual override option, select Thomson electric #actuators allow loads to be released and then cranked by hand to any position where an action needs to be performed. Watch our video to learn more. https://t.co/a5vHwYNAHt