Read practical articles on actuator sizing, hydraulic conversion, linear bearing life and connected motion diagnostics.
A firsthand comparison of ball screws and lead screws for linear motion, written by an engineer who made a $3,200 mistake. Includes real failure data, cost analysis, and a checklist to avoid the same error.
Read MoreA procurement manager shares a real-world story about finding value with Thomson Linear products for small-batch projects, highlighting cost savings, reliability, and the importance of TCO analysis.
Continue ReadingMost thrust bearing failures aren't caused by manufacturing defects. They're caused by assumptions in the specification process. Drawing on years of quality inspection and field data, this article explores the real reasons behind premature bearing failure and how to prevent it.
Continue ReadingA procurement manager's perspective on why buying the wrong ball bearing spec is a more expensive mistake than buying a bad product.
Continue ReadingA quality manager's story about a costly mistake in bearing selection, and how it revealed the real value of precision and brand expertise.
Continue ReadingA quality manager argues that focusing solely on unit price in linear motion procurement leads to higher total costs, drawing on real-world audits, hidden failure modes, and the cautionary tale of Pete Jackson Gear Drives.
Continue ReadingA practical engineer's answer to the classic question, plus why rushing to spec a motor without checking torque-speed curves leads to emergency rework and missed deadlines.
Continue ReadingA quality inspector explains why upfront specification verification — not just reactive repair — is the smarter, cheaper approach to avoiding servo motor and linear motion failures.
Continue ReadingA quality inspector recounts a costly lesson learned from a batch of rejected ball screws, explaining why thorough pre-installation verification of linear motion systems is a non-negotiable investment.
Continue ReadingAn honest procurement perspective on Thomson linear actuators, ball bearings, and related components—when they excel, when they don't, and how to choose wisely.
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