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This section provides an overview for linear actuators as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 169 linear actuator manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked linear actuator companies as of December, 2024: 1.Helix Linear Technologies, 2.Carr Lane Roemheld Mfg. Co., 3.Pearse Bertram+ Streamline Contract Manufacturing.
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A linear actuator is a linear actuator that consists of a ball screw or trapezoidal screw, which is the main component, in combination with a worm gear.
Linear actuators are jacks that can be operated in a straight line.
Linipower jacks are simple, compact, and economical.
The uses of Linear actuators are explained here.
A motor can drive the Linear power jack directly connected to the Linear actuator.
The trapezoidal screw type is mainly used for low-frequency and low-speed applications, taking advantage of the sliding contact of the trapezoidal screw. In contrast, the ball screw type is used for ultra-high-speed and high-frequency applications.
Linear actuators are also available with stainless steel screws resistant to rust in accordance with the operating environment. LD-type Linear actuators generate only a small amount of dust for clean rooms.
Next, the principle of Linear actuator is explained.
Linear actuators consist of a threaded part and a high-precision worm gear.
The screw part is a ball screw and a trapezoidal screw, each of which has different characteristics and applications.
The ball screw has high efficiency due to the shape of the screw part so that it can provide a large thrust force even with a small drive power, and it can also operate at high speeds.
They also have excellent durability and can be used for a long time with long service life.
The trapezoidal screw has a sliding contact and, due to the screw's geometrical characteristics, has excellent alignment and self-locking properties, making it capable of supporting a load.
In addition to the general right-hand thread specification, left-hand thread jacks are available. The screw moves in the same direction of input rotation but in the opposite direction.
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Sensata Technologies was originally founded in 1916 as General Plate Company and is now headquartered in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The company is a developer, manufacturer, and seller of sensors and sensor-rich solutions, electrical protection components, and other products used in automotive, industrial, energy, telecom, and construction industries. The company has 20 product categories including force sensors, tire management solutions, inverters & charges, and pressure sensors.The company’s next generation of products are designed to improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, fuel efficiency in ICE cars and energy efficiency in TVs, and facilitate usage of IoT devices.
Heresite Protective Coatings LLC, founded in 1935 and headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States, is a manufacturer and supplier of lining systems, chemical resistance guidance, and corrosion prevention shielding layer solutions. The company's products include water-based air-dry coating, performance epoxy-siloxane coating, and phenolic coatings. These products have applications in a range of pH environments, including highly acidic environments, and are used to coat container linings, tank linings, and industrial HVAC exhaust hoods. It serves industries that include offshore oil drilling, wastewater treatment, and semiconductor production.
Helix Linear Technologies, headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio, and founded in 1969, is a manufacturer specializing in screws and linear motion products. The company engineers precision linear motion and power transmission systems, specializing in lead screws and linear actuators. Whether the application requires an off-the-shelf linear motion component or a customized solution tailored to specific needs, the company offers complete engineering, design, analysis, and manufacturing capabilities. Over time, the company has expanded its product lines to include a diverse range of over 10,000 configurable products, including ball screw assemblies, acme screw assemblies, and more.
Nippon Pulse America, Inc. (NPA) is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified motor manufacturer and supplier of motion control products for OEM applications operating as a subsidiary of Nippon Pulse Motor Co., Ltd. Based in Radford, Virginia, the company provides custom engineering options for their various linear and rotary actuators, linear stages, controllers, and drivers. Their product portfolio includes stepper and shaft motors, belt drive stages, servo controllers, and unipolar drivers, as well as modules for communication or data transfer for various applications in the automation, robotics, defense, and aerospace sectors.
Lin Eng. Inc., established in 1987 and headquartered in Fremont, California, is a manufacturer, specializing in motion control solutions. Its product range encompasses stepper motors, including hybrid, PM, and integrated options, facilitating precise motion control. The company also offers a diverse selection of BLDC motors, from frameless to servo, ensuring smooth motion control. Additionally, provided too are motion control components such as drivers, controllers, encoders, and gearboxes, enabling the creation of customized motion control systems. The company keeps data with accordance to ISO9001:2015, AS9100D and many other standards, and its motors can be found in numerous FDA and FAA-approved applications.
Carr Lane Roemheld Mfg. Co., established in 1952 and headquartered in Missouri, United States, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in workholding and tooling solutions. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including toggle clamps, hydraulic workholding, and quick die change systems. Catering to various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and precision engineering, its products find application in securing workpieces, molds, and tools, ensuring stable and precise machining and assembly operations.
Columbus McKinnon Corporation, founded in 1875 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a manufacturer of intelligent motion products used for automation, conveyance, lifting, and linear motion. Its product range includes handheld transmitters, flexible chain conveyors, lever hoists, industrial linear actuators, and pallet systems used in several industries, including aerospace, entertainment, automotive, metals production, and pharmaceutical. The company is ISO 9001 certified and has manufacturing facilities across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. It has several brands, including STAHL Crane Systems, Dorner Conveyors, Duff-Norton, Magnetek, and Unified Industries.
PHD Inc. was founded in 1957 and is a manufacturer of automation solutions based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. The company manufactures various automation system products such as tri-axis tooling, rotary actuators, linear slides, blow molding, and tie rod cylinders. The products have been applied in various industries such as material handling equipment, stretch blow molding, aluminum, glass, and medical. The company has obtained the certificate of ISO 9001:2015 and complied to REACH and RoHS standards.
Bansbach easylift is a manufacturer of motion control solutions, since 1919 producing a wide range of lockable gas springs, dampers, shock absorbers, and connecting parts. Based in Melbourne, Florida, Bansbach easylift has ISO 9001:2008 certification, ITAR Registration, and EASA Part 21G Form 1 certification. The company uses environmentally friendly materials along with stringent QC measures for consistent and accurate production. Their products are applied in diverse range of industries including automotive, furniture, machinery, medical, and aerospace.
Fabco-Air, Inc., established in 1958, is a manufacturer of pneumatic systems situated in 49th Ave., Gainesville, FL. The company catalog has force and rotary actuators, linear slides, valves, grippers, and accessories like seal kits, pivot mounts, LED-lit magnetic piston sensors, vacuum generators, and mounting nuts made of stainless steel, anodized aluminum, and bronze. It serves the packaging, medical, semiconductor, warehouse, and printing industries as an ISO 9001 registered company and a member of FestoGroup.
ElectroCraft Inc., established in 1960 and headquartered in Stratham, United States of America, is a supplier of application-engineered fractional-horsepower motor and motion products. The company provides DC motors, motor drives, linear actuators, and brush motors. It also delivers AC motors, gear motors, mobile drivetrains, and cables. It provides advanced precision solutions for the lowest cost of ownership for the largest brands and the newest cutting-edge companies. The products are used for medical equipment, laboratory automation, mobile robotics, industrial automation, agricultural automation, and military & defense industries. It serves North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia markets.
American Grippers Inc. is a manufacturer of various type of industrial actuators and grippers to work with industrial robots. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Trumbull, United States. The company comprehensive portfolio includes various types of gripper such as pneumatic grippers, linear actuators, pneumatic rotary actuators, collision sensors, multi-motion actuators, robotic tool changers etc. The company products are comprehensively used in robots for packaging, assembly, loading and unloading. The company pledged to excellence is exemplified through customer-centric approach, continuous innovation, and diligence to delivering tailor-made solutions.
AEROTECH creates solutions for motion and positioning of devices. Customers are from industries as diverse as data storage, medical devices, and aerospace. AEROTECH develops controllers, drives, motors, and other parts for motion and positioning devices and offers custom-engineered motion systems. AEROTECH’s serves both manufacturers of individual parts as well as equipment operators offering full range of support rom design to manufacturing to deployment.
Standa Ltd., established in 1987, is a manufacturer of optomechanical, vacuum-compatible, optic, laser, and measuring equipment. Optomechanical goods include optical tables, mounts, positioners for the base, motorized positioners, and fine adjustment screws. Products that work in vacuums include direct drive motors, laser diode drivers, mechanical bearings, and hexapod positioners. The business is capable of CNC turning, grinding, milling, consultation, and positioning. Optical components include dielectric-coated optics, non-polarizing beamsplitter cubes, optical substrates, eye protection, and protective laser windows.
Jergens, Inc. established in Cleveland, OH in 1942 is a manufacturer of Workholding, Lifting and Specialty Fasteners products. Their product portfolio includes clamps, vises, fixtures, and chucks, used for precise and stable workpiece positioning in machining and assembly processes. The company serves industries Renewable Energy, Mining and Exploration, Marine and Offshore, Electronics and Semiconductors and Telecommunications. The company has ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 certification and have global delivery and customer support..
NOOK INDUSTRIES, INC, established in 1969 in the United States, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in precision linear motion systems and components. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including ball screws, linear actuators, and linear guides. NOOK INDUSTRIES, INC has been a pioneer in the field of linear motion technology. Their products find applications in industries like automation, robotics, and manufacturing, enabling precise and efficient motion control solutions. NOOK INDUSTRIES, INC's unique worth lies in their devotion to providing customizable linear motion solutions, such as ball screws that enhance CNC equipment and automation systems.
DESTACO, a Dover Company was founded in 1915, is a global manufacturer of automation, workholding, and containment solutions, headquartered in the United States. The company's product portfolio includes clamps, grippers, end effectors, and robotic tool changers. They are a worldwide supplier in the design, manufacture and support of clamping, gripping, linear/rotary transferring and robotic tooling solutions for workplace and flexible automation needs. Their customer base covers a wide range of industries requiring a global customer service network offering consistent solutions and program support.
KOGANEI International America, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Fremont, California, is a manufacturer of industrial machines. The company sells pneumatic system products, industrial robots, electric actuators, centralized lubrication equipment, static electricity removing units, sensors, switches, vacuum equipment, and hygiene/environment related products. KOGANEI can help in selecting the parts that fit customer needs from more than 512,000 standard products, or it will work with the client to provide a solution that will enhance a machine’s performance and functionality.
Curtiss-Wright Industrial, one division of Curtiss-Wright, originally founded in 1929 with its headquarters in the USA, is an integrated manufacturer of precision-engineered products and systems. The company, which includes the legacy brands of Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology, and Williams Controls, primarily serves the aerospace, defense, and naval markets worldwide. Products include power electronics, motor controllers, joystick controls, and industrial sensors. With manufacturing facilities in the USA, the United Kingdom, China, and India, Curtiss-Wright Industrial also provides support services for critical applications and system overhauls.
Moog Inc. was incorporated in 1951 and is headquartered in East Aurora, New York. The company designs manufactures and integrates precision motion and fluid controls and control systems for customers including OEMS in industries such as aerospace, defense, industrial machinery, motorsports, and construction. The company’s product offerings include both systems and components. Examples of systems include actuation systems, naval systems, turreted weapon systems, and space vehicles. Examples of components include manifolds, slip rings, actuators, and servo actuators.
Pearse Betram+ was founded in 1947 in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Today Pearse Bertram+ is an end-to-end solutions provider for the manufacturing industry. Pearse Bertram+ is ISO 9001:2015 certified and also UL508A (industrial control panels), IPC 620 (wire harness assemblies), and IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and IPC-7711 certified for soldering. Pearse Bertram+ operates in both contract manufacturing and engineering support. The manufacturing segment includes electrical, pneumatic, robotic, hydraulic, and process systems. Engineering support includes support for operation of robotics, machinery design and usage, industrial automation, value engineering, and auditing.
Integrated Industrial Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1981 and is based in Pittsburgh, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial automation & machining systems & services for various applications. The company offers turnkey motion systems & automation systems, robot integration services, installation & final system commissioning, fabrication techniques, and, laser marking services, along with manufacturing services, welding services, retrofitting & recontrol, and, electrical & mechanical assembly services for automation, robotics, machinery manufacturing, material handling, and, optical technology sectors.
Applied Engineering, Inc., headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, has been an electromechanical contract manufacturer since 1979. This technology company serves customers across multiple states, including North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Texas, and Minnesota. It specializes in the design and production of dynamic testing and measurement equipment. Its product range encompasses antennas, RF coaxial connectors, RF cable assemblies, multipin connectors, and switches used for various applications. The company maintains a well-established Quality Management System (QMS) and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Motion Systems Corporation, located in Eatontown, New Jersey, has been a manufacturer of custom electromechanical linear actuators since 1972. The company provides an array of actuators ranging in capacity from 40 lbs. to 1500 lbs., including feedback linear actuators, pedestal actuators, inline linear actuators, and Acme linear actuators. These offerings serve diverse sectors such as medical, mobility aids, commercial, and military industries, utilized to transform energy into mechanical motion, enabling control and automation in various applications.
EDrive Actuators, Inc., founded in 1980 and headquartered in Newington, Connecticut, USA, is a manufacturer of linear actuators and motion control products. Its offerings encompass a range of products including electric linear actuators, ball screw actuators, and belt-driven linear actuators, all designed to provide precise motion control solutions. These products find applications in industries such as automation, medical equipment, and industrial machinery, facilitating precise positioning, lifting, and movement. The company also provides customer service related to product information, term of product use, and sales term & condition.
J.W. Winco was originally founded as Ganter in 1894 in Germany. Winco specializes in parts manufacturing. Parts offerings the operating parts segment including handles, adjusting, and positioning parts; clamping parts segment featuring tensioning, clamping, switching, and levers; and finally the machine parts segment with indexing, locking, mounting, connecting elements, guides, spindles, rollers, magnets, casters, and wheels. Winco’s complete catalog contains over 75,000 standard parts. Winco is also ISO 9001 certified. Winco offers free CAD downloads and technical documentation for many arts.
Tolomatic was founded in the 1950s and operates out of Hamel, Minnesota. Tolomatic Is a manufacturer of automation components for industries such as aerospace, agriculture, automotive construction, life sciences, semiconductor, and utilities. Tolomatic has three main product lines which are electric linear actuators, pneumatic linear actuators, and power transmissions. Electric linear actuators include rodless electro-mechanical actuators, electric rod actuators, as well as custom & modified products. Pneumatic linear actuators include rodless pneumatic actuators, rod-style pneumatic linear thrusters, and custom & modified products. Power transmission includes roller screws, industrial caliper brakes, industrial gearboxes, and industrial cone clutches.
Based in Bayville, NY, SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp. is an ISO-certified supplier and manufacturer of industrial equipment, chemicals, components, ordinance, electronics, and systems for industries ranging from aerospace to high tech to law enforcement. Examples of product offerings include raw materials, chemicals, and lubricants for industrial purposes to finished products such as security helmets for law enforcement, and military ordnances. SAE also provides research and development as well as technical support for other companies in similar industries.
Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) was established in 1985 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company is a manufacturer of motion control products for OEMs and other customers across industries ranging from aerospace, astronomy, manufacturing, medical, and semiconductors. The company provides in-house components manufacturing with a wide variety of components available off the shelf and the ability to custom-build sub-assemblies for customers worldwide. The company’s product lines include motor control systems, motorized stages, and solenoid control electronics.
Physik Instrumente aka PI, founded 50 years ago, is a private company that creates and produces automation systems, including hexapods, air bearings, and piezo drives that are used in life-sciences, photonics, and aerospace industries and research institutes. Their products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia. Physik Instrumente is ITAR registered. The company's head office is located in Auburn, America. And its manufacturing and other facilities are located in New England.
Geeplus was founded in 2004 in Beckenham, UK as a management buyout of the electromechanical division inside Densitron Control Systems, Ltd. The company is a worldwide designer and manufacturer of both standard and customized electromagnetic and electromechanical actuators. The company’s primary catalog includes voice coil motors, linear and rotary solenoids, control circuits, and other related components. The company’s custom actuator solutions include design options for custom voice coil actuators, custom solenoid actuators, custom stepper motors, and custom electromagnets.
International Polymer Solutions (iPolymer) is headquartered in Irvine, California. iPolymer is a manufacturer of high purity fluid valves, cylinders, and related arts used in semiconductor, biomedical, pharmaceutical, food and sanitary processes, high-purity laboratory, and other general chemical handling environments. iPolymer’s product categories include PTFE fittings & connectors, PTFE spray guns & devices, solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, manual valves, other flow devices, air cylinders, and custom polymer fabrication and assembly. Custom fabrication includes custom plastic fabrication, precision CNC machining of plastics, custom fluid control products, and contract assembly services.
Harmonic Drive LLC, established in 1960, is a manufacturer of precision servo actuators, gearheads, and gear component sets, headquartered in Massachusetts. They offer customized motion control solutions for companies of all sizes, with a strong emphasis on engineering and production. Their strain wave gears and Harmonic Planetary gears are known for their high precision and zero backlash, playing critical roles in applications like robotics, aerospace, medical equipment, and more. With over 60 years of experience, Harmonic Drive has ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications. They have manufacturing facilities in the US, Japan, and Germany.
LinTech was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Monrovia, California. The company is a manufacturer that also designs and engineers positioning components and systems for use in a wide range of linear motion control applications for customers in aerospace, food processing, machine tool, semiconductor, and other markets. The company offers a range of products from linear ball bushings & shafts to ball screw assemblies, rotary stages, and more. The company offers extensive technical support and customer service including assistance with CAD files.
Bishop-Wisecarver was founded in 1950 and operates in Pittsburg, California as a family-run business. The company is an AS9100D and ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of motion control guides components and accessories. The company’s product lines are Actuated Linear Guide Systems, Rotary Guide Systems, Signature Motion Linear Actuators, and Manual Linear Guide Systems. Services such as product selection tools and custom solutions are also available. Custom solutions include extruded profile guides to facilitate guide design, as well as specialty bearings.
H2W Technologies, Inc. is based in Santa Clarita, California. H2W serves aerospace, amusement rides, medical, meteorology, photonics, and other industries as a distributor of motion control products. H2W has 3 product segments: linear motors, rotary motors, and linear stages. Linear motors includes voice coil actuators, brushless linear motors, brush linear motors, single axis linear stepper motors, dual axis linear stepper motors, linear induction motors, and polynoids. Rotary motors include rotary voice coil actuators, limited angle torque motors, and brushless rotary motors. Linear stages include voice coil stages, linear stepper stages, single rail stages, dual rail stages, crossed roller stages, air bearing stages, belt stages, and lead screw/ball screw stages.
SMAC, a company founded in 1990, and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, USA, is a manufacturer and distributor of innovative electronic devices. The company offers a wide range of precision programmable electric actuators based on its patented moving coil technology. These proprietary and patented moving coil linear motor-based designs are technically far ahead of old-generation pneumatic and other electric actuators, including moving magnet linear motors. The company offers a wide range of cutting-edge products, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and smart home devices. The company also offers customer services.
Nidec Motor Corporation was founded in 1950 and is a manufacturer and supplier of DC servo motors based in Princeton, Indiana, United States. The company offers various products such as brushless DC, linear actuators, permanent magnet DC stepper, AC synchronous, and AC induction motors. The products have been used in various applications such as vehicle electrification, business machines, medical, factory automation, and projectors. The company has obtained the ISO 9001:2015 certificate, and all of the products are manufactured under RoHS and REACH compliance.
Sterling Sterlco was founded in 1916 and distributes under M&M Control Service, Inc. is a specialist in industrial control units. Industrial control units are in two basic varieties: steam control family and temperature control units. Steam Control units include steam traps, Y strainers, temperature control valves, hand radiator valves, boiler feed pumps, condensate pumps, and centrifugal pumps. Temperature control units include portable chillers, central chillers, and water and oil temperature control units. Additionally, Sterling also manufactures pump tanks.
TPA Motion was started in 2002 and based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. TPA Motion is now part of the Acuvi AB group of companies. Acuvi is a Swedish Technology company focusing on developing compact drive solutions for life science, medical, and industrial applications. TPA Motion is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer and distributor of motion and precision assemblies. TPA Motion has 2 main product segments, component products and engineered OEM solutions. Component products include rails, actuators, bearings, guides, and assemblies. Engineered OEM solutions include microplate robots, curved rail systems, special telescopic slides, and high temperature systems.
Isotech was founded in 182 and is headquartered in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. Isotech is a manufacturer’s representative and distributor of proprietary mechanical and electromechanical products to the industrial, medical, and military OEM and in-plant markets. Some of Isotech’s products include linear slide assemblies & rail sets, shock/vibration mounts & pads, linear bushings & shafting, telescoping lifting columns, positioning stages, air bearings, gas springs/air cylinders, motorized positioning tables, laser marking cutting systems, foamed aluminum/metal/composites, stamped metal, noise control products, and belt driven actuators.
Transmotec was established in 1995 and based in Täby, Sweden, as a supplier of DC motors and actuators. Its product portfolio includes rotational motion, such as AC gear, brushless DC, and stepping motors. It also supplies linear motion, including linear actuators, solenoids, and power supplies. The supplied products comply with RoHs quality and environmental standards. It caters to healthcare, scientific research, banking & cash management, agriculture, and renewable energy sectors across Europe. The company is CE certified and also operates under ISO 9001 and ISO/TS1694 quality guidelines.
Del-Tron Precision, Inc., founded in, Bethel, CT, in 1974 is a supplier of sub miniature ball slides. The company's product portfolio DL Linear Actuators, High Precision Positioners, Posi-Drive (Lead Screw Driven), Crossed Roller Rail Sets and Recirculating Slide Guides.. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company also provides services including national distribution, product selection, installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and customer service.
NB Corp. of America, founded in Hanover Park, IL, in 1939 is a supplier of linear motion systems. The company's product portfolio includes motion control components and systems, including, Linear Bearings and Guides, Ball and Lead Screws, Linear Motion Systems, and Precision Balls. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company has a global sales network and a customer support center.
Ohio Pipe, Valves, & Fittings, Inc. was founded in 1929 as Ohio Pipe Bending & Coiling Company. Also known as the Ohio Pipe companies, they specialize in fully welded, seamless, stainless steel, and PVC pipes of many sizes. Ohio Pipe companies also sell flanges, couplings, ball, butterfly, gate, control, and relief valves, with thousands of unique items in stock. Ohio Pipe companies’ past and current customers include power plants, steel mills, oil and gas companies, chemical plants, water and wastewater facilities, as well as many OEMs.
RobustMotion® is a national high-tech enterprise that integrates the research and development of software and hardware for collaborative automation across various tasks commonly used in industrial settings. These tasks include Pick & Place, assembly, materials handling, packaging, quality control, machine tending, and surface finishing. Based on its independently developed and industry-leading precision motion control core technology, specifically the SoftForce® high-precision force control technology, RobustMotion provides global customers with more precise and reliable precision motion control systems. Additionally, the company offers a one-stop solution for intelligent electric actuator products, such as Electric Grippers, Rotary Grippers, Linear Actuators, Direct-drive Actuators, and Controllers.
Gimatic Srl was founded in 1985 and headquartered in Roncadelle, Italy as a subsidiary of Barnes Group, based in Bristol, Connecticut. The company is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of equipment in the end-of-arm tooling market for manufacturing-based industries. The company’s product categories include automotive manufacturing, tooling & factory automation, food & beverage, home applications, and pharma & medical. Product categories for these segments include vacuums and vacuum pumps, suction cups, sensors, machines, and other components.
CKD Corporation, established in 1943 under the name of Japan Aircraft Electric Co., Ltd., is a Japanese manufacturer of automation machinery and manufacturing components, headquartered in Komaki, Aichi. Their diverse portfolio includes pneumatic and fluid control components, fine system components, drive components, and labor-saving components. The company has also developed various types of automation machinery, such as transparent object inspection systems, pharmaceutical products packaging machines, and more. These products find applications in various industries, for example their automated food packaging systems are designed for maintaining food quality and hygienic conditions. Their fluid control components are used in the solar cell manufacturing process.
SONIC ITALIA SRL, established in 1987 and based in Italy, is a manufacturer of thermoplastic welding and cutting solutions using ultrasonics. The company also produces products such as semi-automated welding systems, continuous welding systems, ultrasonic welding machines, ultrasonic portable welding kits, and ultrasonic converters. All the products made by the company are supplied to different application sectors such as fabrics, plastics, automotive, food, and packaging. The company designs and develops products after research and experimentation, and all products undergo laboratory tests to check for quality.
Cy.Pag. S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of electrochemical analysis instruments that was established in Morbegno, Sondrio in 1986. The company’s specialized product lineup includes handheld analyzers of ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) in various solutions, pH scales with antimony sensors, and multiparametric analyzers for measuring a range of chemical properties. The company’s products are used mainly by clients in the water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and environmental monitoring sectors. Its notable clients include Acque del Chiampo and the University of Milan.
THK Co., Ltd., established in 1971 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer that develops and produces mechanical components. The company manufactures a wide range of mechanical components, including linear motion systems, LM guides, ball splines, ball screws, and electric actuators. It also offers roller guides, slide packs, link balls, linear bushings, and cam followers. Its products are designed to provide accurate and smooth linear or rotational movement, ensuring precise positioning and motion control. The company has achieved ISO 9001 certification for its quality management systems. It serves a range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and semiconductor manufacturing.
Rinco Ultrasonics is based in Romanshorn, Switzerland, and is a manufacturer of ultrasonic cutting and welding machines that was established in 1976 following the merger of Rinco AG and Ultrasonics AG. The company produces ultrasonic cutting machines for precision cutting of synthetic textiles or food products, ultrasonic welding machines for joining thermoplastic materials, and ultrasonic atomizers for creating fine water droplets in humidification or coating operations. It also offers related components for integrated ultrasonic technology into automated systems or machine lines. The company’s products are mainly used in the automotive, textiles, and food processing industries.
Valvole Hofmann by Bonino Engineering is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of industrial valves and pneumatic components that was founded in 1989 in Biella, Italy. The company’s products include pneumatic and electric control valves, manual on-off valves, and pressure reducing valves. These valves are typically used for adjusting or intercepting the flow or pressure of fluids. The company also offers services such as product customization to fit project-specific parameters, product maintenance, and technical support. Its clients include oil and gas companies, hydraulics manufacturers, and food packaging facilities.
INKOMA-GROUP is a German developer and manufacturer of linear motion products that was established in 1971 and is based in Osterweddingen, Saxony-Anhalt. The company’s product lineup includes bevel gearboxes for torque transmission, screw jackets for lowering, lifting or pivoting loads, and couplings for connecting shafts. It also offers CAD data and drawing services, along with technical support, maintenance, and repair. The company’s products are commonly used in construction, energy production, and industrial packaging operations.
IMI STI SRL, established in 1960 and headquartered in Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy, is a designer, developer, and manufacturer of complete actuation systems for the operation of industrial valves. The company's product portfolio includes linear actuators, quarter turn actuators, and control drive enclosed actuators. It also produces stepper motor actuators, positioners, and a range of accessories. Its range of quarter turn actuators operated ball and butterfly valves in oil and gas applications and in petrochemical, including FPSO applications, as well as turbine power systems.
Ebro Armaturen Gebr. Bröer GmbH, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Hagen, Germany, is an industrial valves, actuators, and automation technology developer, manufacturer, and supplier to customers worldwide. The company's wide range of products includes electric actuators, knife gate valves for abrasive slurry, and full-containment valves. It also offers resilient sealed valves, split body design water valves, and wafer-type butterfly valves for shut-off and control services in the chemical industry. These products offer solutions for chemically aggressive, abrasive, and corrosive liquid, powder, and gas flow and control and are widely used in chemical processing, food and beverage processing, and energy production.
Power Jacks Limited founded in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK, in 1987, is a manufacturer of electro-mechanical actuation, lifting, and positioning equipment. Products offered by the company are screw jacks, electric linear actuators, bevel gearboxes, lead screws, and jacking systems. The company also provides customized products. Its planetary roller screws convert rotary motion to linear motion using threaded spindles that provide huge load capacity and precise positioning. The company’s products are used in industrial automation, defense, energy, transport, and civil engineering industry sectors.
Reineke Meß- und Regeltechnik GmbH, established in 1912 and headquartered in Bochum, Germany, is a manufacturer that specializes in power plant construction solutions. The company offers control valves, electro-hydraulic drives, and positioning systems for plant and power plant construction. It also provides commissioning, inspection, maintenance, and repair of electro-hydraulic actuators and parking systems. Its products can be modified to meet the specific needs of its customers. The company is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001, PED 2014/68/EU, and ISO 45001:2018. It serves industries such as mining, heavy industry, power plant technology, waste incineration plants, and biomass plants.
Makersan, established in 1978 and headquartered in Gebze, Turkey, is a manufacturer of mechatronic parts and assemblies. Its offerings include electronic accelerator pedals, hand throttle, ABS sensors, pressure sensors, and temperature sensors for various sectors like engine control, HVAC, and food processing. Its quality management system is underlined by their TS 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications, solidifying their role on the field of sensing, controlling and actuating applications.
OWIS GmbH, located in Staufen, Germany, is a manufacturer of various types of beam handling systems, optomechanical components, and related products. The company fabricates system rails, mounting cubes, optic holders, and flip mirror holders. It also produces adjusting screws, rotation and swivel stages, actuators, vacuum-compatible products, and cleanroom-compatible products. It is able to design its products for applications in high vacuum, ultra-high vacuum, and extremely high vacuum. It has been appreciated in measurement and testing technology, research and science, the semiconductor industry, biotechnology and medical technology, and image processing and sensor technology for decades.
Framo Morat, headquartered in Eisenbach, with subsidiaries in the United States, Turkey, and Poland, has been a gear and drive engineering product manufacturer since 1912. The company products include spur gears, ring gears, pinion shafts, worm gear sets, etc., with material selection including steel, bronze, fabric laminate, or plastic. The company produces 1 million gear sets in a 26,500 m2 production area. The company serves automation, material handling, automotive, and medical industries. In medical industries, worm gear sets are utilized to adjust operating tables and stair lifts. In energy industries, gear sets are ideal for rotary heads for solar trackers.
GROB GmbH is based in Mindelheim, Germany, and is a drive technology products manufacturer that was established in 1952 as a subsidiary of GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG. The company’s products include linear actuators for precise positioning applications, electric motors for energy-efficient drive applications, and various gearbox models. It also offers control systems for its portfolio products, along with a range of custom manufacturing capabilities for unique projects. The company provides after sales services such as personnel training, maintenance, and repair for its clients.
Citizen Chiba Precision was established in Chiba, Japan in 1979. Citizen is a leader of miniaturized precision motors and customized products which custom-made to meet specific customer requirements for among others, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical equipment, and laser application products. Examples of Citizen’s products include optical scanners, linear actuators, servomotors, gear heads, and control drivers.
Longkang Electric Co., Ltd., headquartered in Ningbo, China, was founded in 2017 and is a manufacturer of motors. The company offers an extensive product catalog, including DC gear motors with encoders, external rotors with sensor brushless motors, and step planetary gear motors. Additionally, the company manufactures linear actuators and hospital beds. These products find applications in various industries, including power supplies and distribution, industrial automation, and the petrochemical sector. In 2016, it attended the SPS IPC Drives fair in Nurnberg, Germany.
MOTECH was launched in 2000 in Taipei, Taiwan and is a manufacturer of automation solutions that are used to improve global operations and integration of mechanical and electrical products. The company’s team of engineers and developers make line actuators, control boxes, double motors, height adjustable desks, and gear motors for the following industries: industrial automation, outdoor automated equipment, medical, furniture, and online entertainment. The company also provides lifting columns, power supply controls and accessories
Zaber Technologies Inc. established in 1997 and based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is a manufacturer and supplier of precision motion control equipment. The company's product range includes motorized linear stages, XY, XYZ & gantry stages, rotary stages, vertical stages, and gimbal stages. These products find applications in photonics and optics, life sciences, microscopy, and industrial automation. It mainly serves the photonics and optics, life sciences, microscopy, and industrial automation industries. The company also offers services such as product customization, rapid lead times, integrated design, and global distribution.
Changzhou Fulling Motor Co., Ltd was established in 2001 and is a manufacturer of motor products based in Changzhou, China. The company offers various products such as hybrid stepping motor, outer rotor BLDC motor, and closed-loop brushless servo motor. The products have been applied in various industries such as office automation, bank equipment, and green energy. The company has passed the certification of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001. The products are manufactured under RoHS and CE standards, and some products are also UL approved.
FAULHABER, a manufacturer of high-precision miniature and micro drive systems, was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Schönaich, in the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg. Its main activity is the design, development, and manufacturing of precision miniature and micro-drive systems. The company offers a wide range of products, including DC motors, stepper motors, linear motors, and gearheads. FAULHABER's products are used by a wide range of customers, including medical device manufacturers, robotics companies, and automation systems integrators.
SHIMADZU established in Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, in 1968 is a manufacturer of Analytical and Measuring Instruments and medical systems. Their product portfolio includes analytical instruments, including spectrophotometers, chromatography systems, mass spectrometers, and elemental analyzers, used for precise chemical analysis and research. The company serves industries such as Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Research and Development and Chemical and Petrochemical. The company has a global distribution channel and the company also offers customer services that include support, custom research projects and customized services.
Jiecang is a ISO 9001 certified Chinese manufacturer of linear motion systems that was established in Xinchang, Zhejiang in 2000. The company primarily produces linear motion systems for industrial automation, medical devices, and smart agriculture. It also offers intelligent furniture such as height-adjustable desks and beds, as well as control accessories for its portfolio products. The company provides custom design and engineering services, as well as additional technical support for unique client projects.
Prodrive Technologies, established in 1993 and headquartered in Son, Netherlands, is a manufacturer that provides technology and manufacturing solutions. The company offers a wide range of products, including embedded computing systems, motion controllers, power conversion, and IoT products. It also offers a one-stop shop for all aspects of manufacturing, from NPI to life cycle management. Its products are designed to improve supply chain agility, which is essential in industries where time-to-market is critical. It serves various industries such as automotive, energy, industrial, and medical.
IMI Critical Engineering is a manufacturer of flow control systems and valve solutions established in 1862 and based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. It manufactures high and medium-pressure valves, such as pressurizer safety, compressor, turbine bypass, chemical, and steam valves. Its products are utilized in oil and gas, marine, petrochemicals, sanitary, and life sciences sectors across Sweden, Germany, Austria, China, and the USA. Its manufactured products are ISO 9001:2000 certified and adhere to the standards of OSHA and European Pressure Ratings. The company is part of IMI plc, an engineering company in England, and has received the Global Supplier Awards in 2022.
Bucher Hydraulics GmbH, founded in 1923 in Germany, is a global manufacturer of hydraulic drive and control technologies for mobile and industrial hydraulic applications. The company's products include hydraulic cylinders, pumps, manifolds, lift tables, and workbenches. Bucher Hydraulics GmbH products are used in elevators, agricultural machinery, lifting equipment, and construction equipment. Their hydraulic drive and control systems are used in wheel loaders, excavators, and concrete boom trucks. The company also offers custom product design, engineering, and production to meet specific requirements.
WITTENSTEIN Cyber Motor GmbH is a German manufacturer of drive systems and servo motors that was established in Igersheim, Baden-Württemberg in 1992. The company primarily produces servo drives, motors, and systems used in automation, material handling, robotics, and machine tools. It also offers linear and force actuators, kit motors, and sizing tools to help customers select appropriate servo drives and motors for their use case. The company’s products are used in the food processing and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as in electronic assembly and plant construction operations.
GMT Europe GmbH was founded in 2014 and is a manufacturer of linear and rotary units based in Westerstede, Germany. The company manufactures various products such as adapter plates, motorized goniometric stages, manual linear stages, laboratory jacks, and tilt stages. The products have been used in various industries such as medical technology, semiconductor manufacture, microscopy, and optics. The company also offer custom solutions to specifically catered to customers' specifications and requests.
Föhrenbach GmbH, founded in Germany in 2014, is a manufacturer specializing in motorized precision slides with spindle drives. It offers a range of positioning systems, including linear axes, round tables, and slide guides; round tables and rotation axes; application tooling; as well as drive technology with steppe motors and servo motors. The company also offers a range of services, including development to create customized solutions, training to help customers optimize the use of its products, and customer and telephone support for clients in the manufacturing, automation, engineering, and design industries.
Servotecnica SpA., established in 1980 and headquartered in Monza e Brianza, Italy, is a manufacturer that specializes in industrial automation and mechatronics. The company offers a range of products, including slip rings, coreless micro motors, tubular actuators, servo drives, and encoders. It also offers customized mechatronic solutions to meet the specific needs of its clients. Its capsule slip rings are the transmission of low-current and high-frequency signals, such as Fieldbus and RF. It serves a range of industries such as packaging machinery, medical, pharmaceutical, and machine tools.
Igus, founded in 1964, is based in Northampton, United Kingdom, and is a manufacturer and supplier of motion plastics and cable management solutions. The company's main product portfolio includes energy chains, cables, bearings, and linear systems used in various industries, including automation, automotive, and robotics. Igus' motion plastics and cable management solutions are designed to withstand harsh environments and heavy-duty applications, providing ideal and maintenance-free operation. This company aims to provide quality products and services that optimize performance, reduce downtime, and lower overall costs for their customers.
HepcoMotion Ltd. is a British manufacturer of linear motion systems that was established in 1969 and is based in Tiverton, Devon. The company produces various ring and track systems for circular or curved motion, linear motion systems, and continuous motion systems for assembly operations. It also offers system components such as guides, profiles, and actuators. These are available in multiple sizes and configurations, with additional drive and protective coating options. The company's products are mainly used by robotics and automation manufacturers, with additional applications in the defense sector.
Commex Motors, established in 1982 and based in Pianiga, Veneto, Italy, is a manufacturer of electric motors. The company produces linear actuators commonly used in industrial automation, electromechanical systems, and automotive sectors. It also offers a range of geared motors, including cylindrical, planetary, and worm types, as well as direct current (DC) micromotors designed for small appliances, such as toys and electromedical devices. These products are commonly installed in audiovisual technologies, vending machines, and automated teller machines (ATMs).
IBD Wickeltechnik GmbH, established in 1992 and based in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, is a manufacturer of machine components for mechanical winding. Starting by developing control systems and expansion shaft, the company extended its portfolio with products in the field of clamping chucks, safety chucks, web tension control systems, brakes and web guiding systems. It specializes in wrapping technology for winding paper, film, foils, nonwovens and packaging materials. The company offers spare parts for expansion shafts, brakes, folding bearings and other required parts on inquiry.
Normelemente KG, established in 1958 and based in Markgroningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, is a German manufacturer and supplier that specializes in standard parts and machine components. Norelem offers an extensive catalog of more than 70,000 products, catering to the needs of engineers and designers in various projects. Their product range includes clamping technology, measuring and testing components, electromechanics, systems and components for machine and plant construction, and material handling and transport solutions. These products find applications in diverse engineering fields, such as automotive, aerospace, machinery, and robotics sectors.
Sonomax S.r.l. is an Italian ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of ultrasonic welding and cutting technologies established in 2003 and based in Fenegrò, Como. The company's product portfolio includes ultrasonic welders, linear actuators, and sewing machines for thermoplastic components or other materials. It also offers related equipment such as boosters, sonotrodes, and transducers. Aside from its products, the company provides design and customization services for clients with unique project requirements. It chiefly serves customers in the textile, plastic, and automotive industries.
max GmbH is a manufacturer of linear actuators that was founded in 1994 in Wilhelmsdorf, Germany. The company produces various linear guide modules including models with timing belt drives at the head or carriage, as well as models equipped with screw drives. These are primarily used in 3D printers, medical technology, laser marking machinery, and packaging systems. Aside from its products, the company offers spare parts and kits, as well as product maintenance and repair services for customers needing additional support.
WIDE Automation S.r.l., founded in 1985 and headquartered in San Giovanni, Italy, is a manufacturer of industrial safety systems and automation products. Its safety products include bumpers, mats, and edges, serving primarily industrial and agricultural machinery manufacturers. The company also offers automation products like electric cylinders, clutches, and brakes and operates in 12 countries worldwide. It is the first company globally to introduce stereo-vision technology to the industrial safety sector. This technology enables machines to detect humans or objects within the monitoring area and interact with them safely.
System di Rosati SRL, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Monsano, Ancona, Italy, is a specialist manufacturer of electromagnets and actuators, as well as custom products on request. The company's standard products include linear and vibrating electromagnets, rugged linear actuators with electronic units, and complementary accessories and application kits according to customer requirements. It commonly produces custom components used in mobile energy stations and agricultural machinery. The company also has experience in the production of customized products for earth moving machines, woodworking machines, and marble processing machines.
Sirius Electric S.r.l., founded in 1989 and based in Vigevano, Lombardy, is a manufacturer of welding machines for plastic materials. The company offers a range of products, including ultrasonic welders, vibration welders, spin welders, hot plate welders, and customized special machines. It also designs and produces sonotrodes, using high-level simulation software systems to verify future operations. In 2023, Sirius Electric joined SILMO in Paris for an eyewear trade show to showcase its welding technologies, including the special automatic vibration welder, the COMPACT ultrasonic welder, and the manual VSP vibration welder used in the production of acetate glasses.
Afag is based in Huttwil, Switzerland, and is a manufacturer of assembly automation components that was originally founded in 1956 as Apparatefabrik AG before its acquisition by Emerson Electric Co. in 2023. The company’s product lineup includes automatic refill units, gripping rotary modules, and feeder bowl drives. It also offers control devices for adjusting the amplitude, speed, and frequency of feeder bowl drives. The company is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 standards, and operates internationally with subsidiaries in Germany, China, and the United States.
DGR Electric Cylinder, established in 2014 in Guandong, China, is a manufacturer of linear motion products and medical face mask making machines. The company makes servo motor electric cylinders, stepper motor electric cylinders, electric push rods, and electric linear actuators. It is ISO 9001 certified, and the products offer precision, efficiency, and flexibility in various applications, including industrial automation, CNC machinery, and robotics. It offers erformance motion control solutions that enhance productivity and automation. Its electric cylinders and linear actuators are vital in creating efficient and automated systems for motion control solutions.
HKS Dreh-Antriebe GmbH, founded in 1970 and located in Neukirch/Lausitz, Germany, is a manufacturer of rotary drives and part-turn motors. The company’s broad range of products includes mobile hydraulic series, offshore fitting series, attachments for construction machinery, rack and pinion drives, and rotary-lift combinations. These products are used for mobile machinery, construction machinery to enhance functionality, precise linear motion, and applications requiring both rotary motion and vertical lifting. These products serve diverse industries, including construction, offshore, manufacturing, and automation, and are used to enhance functionality, precision, and control in machinery and equipment, ultimately improving efficiency and performance across applications and systems.
AUMA established in 1964, and based in Melheium, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of electric actuators. The product portfolio of the company includes a diverse range of linear and part-turn actuators, part-turn and multi-turn gearboxes, controls, and communication systems. The company also offers services that include qualified and committed experts, rapid site assistance, efficient processes, and high operational safety. The products are used in various industries which include power, energy, oil, gas, and marine.
Actuonix Motion Devices was founded in 2004 and is now headquartered in Saanichton, British Columbia. The company is a manufacturer of micro linear actuators and linear servos for several markets including robotics, aerospace, automotive, medical, and radio control. The company offers custom micro linear actuators to OEMs globally. The company’s additional product types include limited switch actuators, PLCs, stepper motor actuators, control boards, and accessories. The company provides an actuator selector tool to assist customers to choose models that meet their needs.
Stabilus SE Group, founded in 1978 and incorporated as Stabilus S.A. in 2014 with headquarters in Koblenz, Germany, is a custom manufacturer of motion control systems and software for HPC performance computing. The company's product line includes electric motion control software and control units, mechanical motion control software, and smart products with integrated AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture)-based electronic control units. The company became the Stabilus Group in 2016 with the acquisition of ACE, Fabreeka, HAHN, and Tech Products, and also acquired General Aerospace, Clevers, and Piston in 2019. The company serves industries including automotive, aerospace, energy, and manufacturing robotics.
Rollon Corp, established in 1979 in New Jersey, USA, is a manufacturer of linear guide systems, actuators, and telescopic rails. The company operates in the USA, Italy, Germany, France, UK, China, and India, offering efficient linear guides, drives, and systems for various applications. The products include Compact Rails, Prismatic Rails, Telerace, Robot Transfer Units, and Clean Room Actuator Systems, to name a few. They have applications in automation, aerospace, transportation, and medical systems owing to their precision in movement, easy handling of components, and accurate positioning in aggressive work environment such as extreme heat.
Enerpac, since 1910, has been a manufacturer of advanced industrial tools and a service provider located in MenomoneeFalls, Wisconsin, USA. The company produces power units, machine moving tools, pipe blenders, tension meters, and load cells. It also created cutters, gantries, presses, cylinders, and strand jacks used in aerospace, bridges, automotive, mining, and power generation industries. The firm offers rental products, training, hydraulic education, and services such as bolting, tool crib inspection, and calibration. It has 8 manufacturing facilities in The Netherlands, USA, Spain, UK, China, and India.
Founded in New York in 1916, Kollmorgen designs and manufactures motion system, drives, motors, actuators, gear heads, automated guided vehicle (AVG) systems, and accessories across a number of implementations and industries. These include aerospace, AGV, food&beverage, machine tools, metal forming, medical automation and imaging, energy, packaging, pharmaceutical, postal sorting, printing, robotics, smart warehouses, and tire and rubber production. Kollmorgen assists customers both in custom designs and in allowing customers to design their own devices based on individual needs.
Binder Magnetic is based in Gennevilliers, France, and is a manufacturer of transmission technology that was founded in 1974 before being acquired by the BRECO Group in 2003. The company produces transmission components, as well as magnets and magnet systems. Its products include toothed conveyor belts, electric actuators, and high-torque brakes with no current. Aside from its products, the company also offers consultation, engineering, and product customization services for its clients in the industrial machinery, automotive, and renewable energy sectors.
PBC Linear, a Pacific Bearing Company founded in 1983 with headquarters in the USA, is a manufacturer of linear motion products. The company's product line includes bearings, shafting, rail assemblies, and cam roller sliders. PBC Linear also offers lead screw and ball screw assemblies, small to large actuators, and Cartesian systems. The company provides custom engineering, manufacturing, and assembly services, along with automation tools for the packaging, distribution, medical device, robotics, and transportation industries.
Physik Instrumente is based in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of positioning systems and nanotechnology established in 1970 as a spin-off from the Max-Planck Society. The company offers hexapod robotic platforms for multi-axis positioning operations, and piezo systems and motion components for nanometer-level accuracy. It also offers motion control instrumentation such as servos and steppers for automated industrial operations. The company’s products are commonly used in the biotech, semiconductor, and automotive industries.
GeMinG Co., Ltd. is a Chinese electric linear actuator manufacturer that was established in Ningbo, Zhejiang in 2008. The company produces miniature linear actuators for small scale automation, as well as standard linear actuators for industrial machinery. It also offers lifting columns for height adjustable machinery or workbenches, and control boxes for linear actuator systems. The company’s products are used mainly by its clients in the smart home and solar energy markets, as well as in the industrial manufacturing sector.
Aurotek Corporation, founded in 1980, and based in Taipei, Taiwan, is a manufacturer and supplier of automation equipment and system components. The company offers design, development, and sells cutting machines, robotic arms, and controllers. Its services inlcude the provision of complete robot key components, smart device assembly development, and the design of automated production line. The company has garnered several accolades including the Rising Star Award, National Quality Award in 2008, and multiple Symbol of Taiwan Awards.
IntelLiDrives Inc., founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pennsylvania, United States, is a manufacturer of linear actuators, XY tables, and rotary tables. The company offers a diverse product lineup, including multi-axis motion and automation controllers with visual programming, four-axe XY-Z-rotary stages for precision applications, and integrated two-axe rotary assemblies. These products have applications in various industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, automated accurate positioning in microscopy, and electronic assembly manufacturing. Its research center has published that aperture Planar ServoRing Series rotary tables can be used to develop medical devices.
Rotork Controls Inc, established in 1957 in New York, USA, is a manufacturer of industrial actuation and flow control equipment. The company offers customized and advanced actuation solutions for valve automation and flow control management. Their product line comprises Electric actuators, fluid power actuators, gearboxes and valve accessories, pneumatic valves and manifolds, and instrumentation and control products. These equipment are used in applications such as oil and gas, water and wastewater, power generation, and industrial automation for precise operation, enabling seamless regulation of fluid flow and process control in critical applications.
Doğuş Kalıp, established in 1995 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, is a manufacturer of linear motion systems, industrial aluminum profiles, conveyors, and CNC routers. The company offers a wide range of products, including servo motors, step motors, control cards, power supplies, and inverters. It also provides services related to the production of industrial machinery and equipment. Its products offer automation of tasks related to moving large, small, heavy, or hard-to-handle products in the factory line. It serves a range of industries, including extrusion, die technology, mold, and manufacturing.
Portescap originated in Switzerland in 1931 as a manufacturer of miniature motors and precision motor control solutions. The company assists its customers in selecting the optimal motion technology for a specific application. The extensive range of products includes linear actuators, gearheads, encoders, miniature DC motors (both brush and brushless), and miniature stepper motors. The miniature stepper motors and DC motor technologies are designed to reduce size and weight while enhancing efficiency. They fulfill the need for precise control in medical devices. robotics, surgical, and industrial power tools, automation and other applications.
MICO, Inc., established in 1946 and headquartered in North Mankato, Minnesota, USA, is a manufacturer of hydraulic components and controls. The company specializes in producing hydraulic brake systems, brake valves, and hydraulic actuation solutions. The products are used for precision, stability, and the ability to provide optimum braking and control performance, ensuring the safety of various vehicles and machinery. These products find application across diverse industries, including off-highway vehicles, agriculture, construction, and material handling equipment, where the need for precise and responsive hydraulic control is essential.
Rodriguez GmbH, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Eschweiler, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, is a manufacturer of precision bearings and linear technology. The company's primary products include thin-section bearings and large-diameter slewing bearings, and its linear components include profiled rail guides and linear actuators. Apart from shafts and ball bearings, it produces OCS buckles for seatbelts, side curtains, and roof rollers for the automotive industry. It also serves various OEMs, including packaging technology and medical device manufacturers. The company's services include the development and production of customized components and assemblies.
The Ealing Corporation is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is an American manufacturer of optical and opto-mechanical products that was founded in 1961 before being acquired by Hyland Optical Technologies in 2013. The company produces standard as well as custom opto-mechanical systems and components, as well as motion control products. These include beam splitters, laser diodes, and linear stages. Aside from its products, the company also offers electron microscope rental for its clients in the OEM, industrial, and research sectors.
Ditec is based in Caronno Pertusella, Italy, and is a manufacturer of entrance automation systems that was established in 1974 before becoming part of the global company Entrematic in 2009. The company produces automatic pedestrian doors such as sliding and swinging doors, as well as automated gate systems for gates, garage or industrial doors. It also offers automated barrier systems for parking structures or access control applications, along with technical support services. The company’s products are primarily used by clients in the transportation and healthcare industries, as well as in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Bosch Rexroth’s origins date back to 1795 and is now based in Lohr am Main, Germany. Bosh Rexroth is a manufacturer of industrial and mobile equipment control and motion products and systems. Bosch Rexroth’s products are divided into 10 technology segments. First is assembly technology which includes modular components. Next are electronic drives and controls which include CNC and motion control. Industrial hydraulics and linear motion technology follow. Mobile hydraulics, electronics, and IoT include solutions for mobile machines. Gear technology includes planetary gearboxes. The final four segments are molding and casting technology, tightening technology, resistance welding, and mobile robotics.
Festo Corporation, established in 1925 and headquartered in Esslingen, Germany, is a supplier of automation technology and technical education and is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO14001 certified. It has around 33,000 catalog products, customized components, and ready-to-install solutions, including grippers, motors, and sensors used in industrial and process automation. The company won the German Future Award in 2010 and serves 300,000 customers worldwide, while its education division provides training solutions for 56,000 industrial companies and educational institutions. It registered €3.81 billion in the 2022 financial year and is available in around 60 countries, with 2,600 patents worldwide.
Ewellix is based in Göteborg, Sweden, and is a manufacturer of linear motion and actuation solutions originally founded in 1968 as SKF Motion Technologies before being acquired by Triton Partners in 2018. The company’s products include ball and roller screws, lifting columns, and linear guides. These are mainly used by clients in the medical device production, automated assembly design, and mobile machinery markets. The company also offers training events, tool guides, and machine performance optimization software.
Linak U.S. Inc., founded in 1976 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, is a manufacturer of electric linear actuator solutions. The company's products include lifting columns, control boxes, and software for the control of its products and systems, including smart office desk tracking systems, Actuator Connect, and OneConnect to troubleshoot its products and systems remotely. It offers solutions for material handling systems, agricultural feed systems, and wheeled homecare beds, and serves industries that include construction, wastewater handling, and solar energy.
Thomson Industries, headquartered in the United States, is a global manufacturer of motion control solutions since 1936. They have been one of the forerunners in the motion technology industry with products supplying optimized motion solutions to a broad range of industries and application areas including factory automation, medical, aerospace and defense, and more. The company merged with Regal Rexnord in 2023 as a key business in the automation and specialty platform. As part of Regal Rexnord, they are even more equipped to provide complete system solutions through their control, drive, power transmission and precision linear motion technologies.
Belimo Americas (USA) is a provider of ingenious HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) solutions situated at Switzerland and was established in 1975. The company specialize in offering a comprehensive range of excellent HVAC actuators, valves, and sensors to various industries, including commercial buildings, residential properties, and industrial facilities. The company work closely with manufacturers in HVAC. The company primary role is to provide these cutting-edge products and solutions to customers in the Americas region and deliver unusual customer service.
U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission LLC., founded in 1971 and based in Wheeling, Illinois, is a manufacturer and supplier of motion control and power transmission products and is ISO 9001 certified. Its products include sprockets, conveyor chains, and roller chains used in several industries, including automotive, primary metals, and forest products. It’s a subsidiary of the Tsubakimoto Chain Company, and it has several manufacturing facilities in the United States, including Milwaukee (WI), Sandusky (OH), and Chicopee (MA). The company sells its products through distribution channels but can sell directly to qualified OEMs.
Oriental Motor USA Corp., established in 1978 and based in Torrance, California, is a manufacturer of motors and control systems and is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. The company stocks over 50,000 products that it sells worldwide, including actuators, motors, and controller products used in several industries like the medical, semiconductor, and factory automation industries. In 1983, the company developed brushless DC fans, and it later developed watertight, dust-resistant motors in 1990. In 1991, it came up with motorized linear slides and motorized cylinders.
Daheng New Epoch Technology, Inc. is a Chinese manufacturer and supplier of optical components and systems that was established in Beijing in 1987 as a subsidiary of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The company produces optical modules such as fiber collimators, optical components such as beam splitters, and optical systems such as laser marking systems. It also offers optical subsystems such as optical coherence tomography systems, as well as design and engineering services for unique projects. The company’s products are commonly used in the biomedical, scientific research, and defense sectors.
DH-Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer and supplier of motion control core components that was established in 2016 in Shenzhen, Guangdong. The company primarily produces miniature electric table type cylinders for pick-and-place or assembly applications, rotary as well as parallel electric grippers for use by industrial robots, and voice coil actuators for motion control applications. It also offers consultation and custom engineering services for unique projects. The company's products are used mainly by clients in the semiconductor, optical and medical device manufacturing, and robotics industries.
Hydraulic Projects Ltd., founded in 1966 and headquartered in Devon, UK, is a manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic control valves and pumps for the mobile and marine market sectors. The company provides a comprehensive range of hydraulic products, including constant-running hydraulic pumps, hydraulic valves designed for specialist applications, and sectional hydraulic control valves. These hydraulic components find applications in various sectors, from recovery vehicles to fishing boats and sailing yachts with primary mechanical steering systems.
Power-Packer Mfg, founded in 1970 and based in Oldenzaal, The Netherlands, is an ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and ISO 14001:2015 certified manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic position and motion control products. The company's product range includes tilting systems, latching systems, leveling systems, lifting systems, and stabilizing systems. These products are utilized for functions like vehicle positioning, equipment motion control, and load lifting. It serves industries such as agriculture, automotive, construction, and fire and rescue. The company's services include custom hydraulic solution development, global market servicing, and lock and latch solutions through YVEL.
DI-MA is an Italian manufacturer and a supplier of motion control products established in 2006 and based in Albignasego, Padua. The company produces various motion control components such as servo motors, software for automation configuration or monitoring operations, and motion controllers. It also offers contract manufacturing, product customization, and consultation services for customers with unique projects. The company chiefly serves its clients in the Italian robotics, packaging, and machine tools manufacturing sectors.
Quiko Italy SRL is an Italian manufacturer and distributor of entry access automation systems that was established in Sossano, Vicenza in 1968. The company’s product lineup includes sliding gate, underground gate, and swing gate operator systems. It also offers automatic barriers and bollards for access control applications, and various accessories for portfolio products. The company’s products are commonly used in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. It also serves clients in the security, defense, and transportation industries.
Brown Advance, S.A. is a Spanish ISO 9001 certified manufacturer and distributor of mechanical transmission products founded in 1962 and based in Cervelló, Barcelona. The company produces standard or precision gearboxes, transmission components, and slew drives. It also offers drum motors for conveyor belts, as well as specialized components for solar tracking systems. Aside from its products, the company offers additional product customization, technical support, and personnel training services. It mainly serves clients in the automotive, mining, and renewable energy sectors.
Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd., founded in 1955 and based in Iwata, Japan, is a manufacturer and distributor of motorized products. Its product range includes several lines of motorcycles, scooters, and motorized bicycles. Its motorcycles feature an electronic control system for stabilization and a responsive braking system for safety. The company also offers, recreational off-highway vehicles, outboards, and snowmobiles. The company has received several accolades such as the Red Dot Design Award for 12 consecutive years and operates the Yamaha Technical Academy for technician certification.
ETEL S.A., a company founded in 1974 and headquartered in Môtiers, Switzerland, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in direct drive motors. The company's product portfolio includes linear motors, position controllers, and short-stroke actuators. These products find applications in various industries, including the machine tool industry, semiconductor, and mechatronics and robotics. The company provides services including technical support, product inquiries, and assistance with product integration. The company is ISO 9001 certified for quality requirements and environmental regulations.
DONGYANG CITY DONGZHENG MOTOR CO.,LTD. was established in 2003 and is a manufacturer and supplier of various gear motors products based in Dongyang, Zhejiang, China. The company offers various products such as planetary gearbox, DC gear motor, heavy truck tarp gear motor, brushless gear motor, and vacuum cleaner motor. The products have been used in various applications such as door systems, dump trucks, fruit juicers, water pools, and recreational vehicles. The company have obtained the certificate of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001. The products have passed the REACH, CE, UKCA, CCC, and RoHS compliance test.
NSK Europe Ltd., situated in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, is a manufacturer and distributor of a range of mechanical components. Its offered components include motion control products, and automotive components such as wheel bearings, engine belt drive parts, and mounting components. These products are used in various applications such as wind turbines, machine tools, production lines, and vehicles. The company holds several certifications, including ISO 9001:2015 across all its European sites and IATF 16949:2016 for its automotive operations.
KSS Co., Ltd., founded in 1978 in South Korea, is a manufacturer and supplier of precision ball screws and linear motion components. The company’s product range includes a wide range of ball screws, linear guides, and actuators, catering to industries such as automation, machine tools, and electronics manufacturing. KSS aims to deliver quality and efficient motion solutions that enhance precision and effectiveness in various applications. Courtesy of its continuous creativity and customer satisfaction, KSS enhances the advancement of industries by providing advanced ball screws and linear motion technology.
Gimatic S.r.l., founded in 1985 and based in Brescia, Italy, is a UNI EN ISO 9001 certified manufacturer and supplier of automation machinery, particularly End of Arm Tools (EOAT). The company's product range includes Rotary Units, Quick Changer, Profiles and Brackets, Grippers, and Linear Actuators. These tools are essential in various automation processes. Industries such as plastics, packaging, automotive, and general machinery frequently utilize them. In addition to its extensive product line, the company offers services such as consultation, product customization, power-saving solutions, and maintenance support.
AMETEK, Inc., headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut, and founded in 1930, is a supplier and manufacturer of advanced linear and rotary solutions. The company offers a product portfolio, including multi-axis motion systems, linear rail systems, and lead screw and nuts assemblies. These solutions find applications in various fields, such as playing a key role in purge and trap analysis for gas chromatography sample preparation, ensuring the precise and accurate delivery of dyes and agents in contrast injector systems, and contributing to dialysis pump applications with linear stepper actuators.
MOVETEC, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Denmark, is a manufacturer and supplier of motion control and automation technology solutions. The company specializes in providing a diverse range of products, including linear actuators, electric cylinders, and drive systems and it serves a wide array of industries, offering technology to sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, and logistics. Its motion control and automation solutions are used in optimizing processes and increasing efficiency, controling precise movements, and helping to automation and precision.
ESR Pollmeier GmbH, established in 1969 and based in Ober-Ramstadt, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of servo drives and servo systems. The company's product range includes Servo drives, Multi-axis servo systems, Servo motors with gearboxes, Torque motors, and Linear drive systems. These products have applications in precise motor and drive operations for industries requiring high precision. They primarily serve sectors like manufacturing, automation, robotics, and industrial machinery. It offers services such as drive system configuration, customer-specific adaptations, commissioning services, and ongoing maintenance.
Phytron GmbH, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Tettnang, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of equipment in the field of automation solutions designed for extreme environmental conditions. The company offers an extensive product catalog, including modular multi-axis controllers, stepper motor power stage 5 a, and stepper motor power stage with power supply and service bus. It also provides repairs, customer support, and technical service. These products have applications in agricultural greenhouses, automotive, and automation of industrial machines.
Hydropa GmbH & Cie. KG was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Witten, Germany is a manufacturer of customized hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical system solutions. The company offers an extensive product catalog including tailor-made hand pumps, customized cylinders, and safety pressure switches. It extends services like analyzing the machines before installation, regenerating the risk assessment, and developing an individual customized safety concept. These products have applications in construction, petrochemical plant distributors, and oil and gas refineries.
RIMA SPA, established in 1972 and located in Montichiari, Brescia, Italy, is a manufacturer and supplier of components and devices for machinery and equipment across diverse sectors. The company's product range includes Parking jacks, Hydraulic cylinders, Ballbearing turntables, skewing rings, Actuators, and position levers. These components are essential for various machinery applications in industries such as Agriculture, Green Economy, and Construction. The company also offers component design, machinery production, collaboration on specialized projects, and technology-driven component solutions.
Parker Hannifin Corporation was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Parker Hannifin is a manufacturer and distributor of motion and control technologies and systems for markets including mobile, industrial, and aerospace. Parker-Hannifin operates through two segments: diversified industrial and aerospace systems. Diversified industrial offers sealing, shielding, thermal products and systems, adhesives, diagnostics solutions, and hydraulic, pneumatic, and elctromechanical components and systems or industrial machinery and equipment. The aerospace segment offers control actuation systems and components, engine exhaust nozzles and assemblies, pilot controls, as well as others.
Progressive Automations, established in 2008, is based in Richmond, Canada, and is a manufacturer and supplier of linear motion control products. The company specializes in providing a diverse range of electric actuators, lifting columns, and control systems. These products find applications in various industries, including furniture, medical equipment, automotive, and industrial automation. Progressive Automations' solutions increase motion control, automation, and ergonomic design in different settings, resulting in smoother operations and improved user experiences. The company also aims to offer effective and quality products that ensure enhanced efficiency and functionality across industries.
Finch Specialty Services was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company is and industrial distributor for pneumatic, robotic, electrical, and electronic automation equipment for a wide variety of manufacturing customers throughout the manufacturing belt of the United States. The company’s automation component product categories include robotics, motion control, pneumatics, safety, and laser marking. The company also offers technical expertise in providing factory automation installation, product customization, programming, service and maintenance.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Milwakee, WI. Rockwell Automation provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions around the world. Rockwell Automation operates through their intelligent devices, software & control, and lifecycle services segments with both hardware and software products and services. The Intelligent Devices segment offers drives, motion, safety, sensing, industrial components, and configured-to-order products. The Software & Control segment provides control and visualization software and hardware, information software, and network and security infrastructure solutions. The Lifecycle Services segment provides consulting, professional services and solutions, and connected and maintenance services through independent distributors.
Technische Antriebselemente GmbH, established in 1964 and located in Hamburg, Germany, is a that provides technical drive elements and linear guiding systems. The company products include linear guides, roller guides, cam followers, ball screws, linear tables, and more. It also provides linear actuators and linear motors. Its products offer a reduction of energy consumption with motors from JVL. Moreover, it has achieved ISO 9001 certification. It is in the industry of engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment manufacturing.
FMS Technology, established in 1994 and based in Singapore, is a provider of industrial automation solutions. The company’s comprehensive portfolio includes industrial visual apparatus, robotics, and motion control solutions for diverse sectors such as electronics, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. FMS Technology succeeds in delivering cutting-edge technologies to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance product quality, and increase operational efficiency. The company empowers industries to meet the challenges of modern production demands. Additionally, their devotion to customer success is backed by a team of experts, ensuring seamless integration and great support for clients worldwide.
Lim-Tec Transmission Equipment Co. Ltd is a manufacturer of linear motion system components established in 2005 and located in Tongzhou, Beijing, China. The company offers screw jacks for positioning and lifting operations, linear actuators for high-load and high-impact resistance applications, and servo cylinders which function as an environmentally friendly alternative to hydraulic models. It also offers product consultation and design services for customers requiring additional support. The company is ISO 9001:2015-certified, and serves clients in the robotics, automation, and port machinery industries.
Tri-State Bearing Company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana. The company is an independently owned and operated distributor of a full line of bearings, mechanical power transmission, and motion control products to customers across North America in the agricultural, automotive, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical industries. The company has several product lines such as chains & sprockets, clutches & breaks, and couplings in addition to its namesake of bearings. The company also offers services such as custom-length modifications of certain components such as roller chains, electronic repair of drivers and controllers, and on-site gearbox assembly.
AutomationDirect.com was founded in 1994 to provide solutions for the industrial automation market and has been growing its list of offerings ever since. AutomationDirects’ extensive catalog includes individual components such as cables, various controls, I/O devices, relays, gauges, fittings, and sensors to complete systems. Many parts and devices, especially PLC units are customizable. AutomationDirect.com also provides support via video instructions, online manuals, a learning library, an active community forum to further assist customers.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helix Linear Technologies |
3.1%
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| 2 | Carr Lane Roemheld Mfg. Co. |
2.7%
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| 3 | Pearse Bertram+ Streamline Contract Manufacturing |
2.7%
|
| 4 | International Polymer Solutions, (iPolymer) |
1.9%
|
| 5 | Rinco Ultrasonics |
1.6%
|
| 6 | Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. |
1.6%
|
| 7 | SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp |
1.6%
|
| 8 | Geeplus Inc. |
1.6%
|
| 9 | J.W. Winco, Inc. |
1.6%
|
| 10 | Sensata Technologies, Inc. |
1.6%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the linear actuator page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
47 | 36.4% |
|
Germany
|
28 | 21.7% |
|
Italy
|
18 | 14.0% |
|
China
|
10 | 7.8% |
|
Japan
|
7 | 5.4% |
|
Switzerland
|
5 | 3.9% |
|
United Kingdom
|
5 | 3.9% |
|
Turkey
|
2 | 1.6% |
|
Canada
|
2 | 1.6% |
|
Netherlands
|
2 | 1.6% |
|
Taiwan
|
1 | 0.8% |
|
Spain
|
1 | 0.8% |
Denmark
|
1 | 0.8% |
