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Ball Screws

Webinar Title Duration Date
How to Simplify the Ball Screw Sizing & Selection Process
25 min 2021-09-28
How To Optimize Machine Designs With Customized Ball Screws
25 min 2021-04-29
Maximize Load Capacity, Lifecycle and Compactness of Your Linear Motion Designs (NA)
29 min 2020-05-28
Considerations and Calculations for Choosing the Right Ball Screw for Your Application (NA)
45 min 2020-04-29
How to Design for Heavy Loads with Miniature Metric Ball Screws (NA)
15 min 2016-07-07
How FSI Style Metric Precision Ball Screws are Changing the North American Market (NA)
25 min 2016-06-01
Designing Machines with Miniature Components - Miniature Screw Technology (Part 1) (NA)
21 min 2014-04-30
Ball Screws 102 - Troubleshooting for Design Engineers (NA)
48 min 2012-12-13
Screws Technology - Ball & Lead Screw Technology Comparison (NA)
57 min 2011-07-27
Ball Screws 101 - Basics for Design Engineers (NA)
54 min 2010-07-29
Ball Screws 103 - Applications for Design Engineers (NA)
55 min 2009-10-14

Ball Splines

Webinar Title Duration Date
Why are Designers Rediscovering Ball Splines for Multi-Axis Motion?
28 min 2023-06-28

General

Webinar Title Duration Date
Cut Time & Costs by Customizing Motion Control Systems with Standard Components
23 min 2023-11-16
Stop Wasting Time and Money When Specifying Linear Motion Components (NA)
30 min 2019-08-15
Designing Machines with Miniature Components - Linear Guidance Technology (Part 2) (NA)
17 min 2014-04-30
Designing Cost out of Machines with Mechanical Components (NA)
1 hr, 12 min 2013-03-08
Designing with the Customer in Mind - Advances in Medical Application Design - Concerns of Patients and Health Care Providers (NA)
1 hr, 4 min 2012-02-29
Online Engineering Tools - Technology for Design Engineers (NA)
58 min 2011-02-23

Lead Screws

Webinar Title Duration Date
Everything You Need to Know to Properly Size and Select Lead Screws for Your Linear Applications (NA)
32 min 2020-07-20
Screws Technology - Ball & Lead Screw Technology Comparison (NA)
57 min 2011-07-27
Designing Machines with Miniature Components - Miniature Screw Technology (Part 1) (NA)
21 min 2014-04-30
First Look at the Thomson Glide Screw (NA)
52 min 2013-06-27

Lifting Columns

Webinar Title Duration Date
Lifting Columns 101 - Basics for Design Engineers (NA)
37 min 2012-08-22

Linear Actuators

Webinar Title Duration Date
Designing for Harsh Environments with Electric Linear Actuators
47 min 2024-08-08
How Sustainable is Your Linear Motion Solution?
26 min 2024-06-13
What Can Actuator Electrification Do For Your Material Handling Automation?
27 min 2023-08-16
An Evolutionary Leap in the Case for Electric Actuators vs. Hydraulic Systems
44 min 2023-04-26
Electric vs. Hydraulic Actuators: Which Solution is Best for Your Applications?
42 min 2022-11-15
Compact, Smart & Tough: How the New Generation of Electric Actuators is Changing the Design Game
35 min 2020-11-11
The Latest Smart Actuator Advancements
31 min 2020-10-01
How to Improve Shock Load Resistance & Power Density for Your Demanding Applications
35 min 2020-03-25
What's The Easiest Way To Size & Select Your Electric Linear Actuators? (NA)
31 min 2018-11-29
Building A Smarter Factory With Smart Actuators (NA)
33 min 2018-10-17
How Linear Actuators Controlled Via Communication Buses Can Change The Way You Design Machines (NA)
31 min 2018-09-18
The Best Applications for Smart Electromechanical Actuators (NA)
32 min 2018-06-26
Why Converting From Hydraulic to Electric Actuators Will Be The Best Decision You Make This Year (NA)
34 min 2018-05-09
Catching Up With The Latest Trends In Electric Linear Actuators (NA)
34 min 2018-03-29
Advancements in Actuator Synchronization: How Your Applications Can Benefit (NA)
31 min 2017-12-12
How to Reduce Overall Systems Cost with Smart Actuation (NA)
29 min 2017-11-09
Latest Trends in the Industrial Actuator Industry - Smart Onboard Electronics (NA)
44 min 2016-02-01
What Makes it Tough? Environmental Protection for Electric Linear Actuators (NA)
1 hr, 5 min 2016-01-23
Introduction to Thomson Electrak HD – Superior Performance Linear Actuator (NA)
51 min 2016-01-20
Linear Actuators for Construction Equipment (NA)
33 min 2014-03-26
Introduction to Next Generation Throttle Control Technology (NA)
25 min 2013-12-04
Screw Jacks - Technical Specifications, Selection and Application Examples (NA)
1 hr, 9 min 2013-08-21
Thomson Max Jac – Heavy Duty IP69K Electric Linear Actuator (NA)
41 min 2013-07-23
Thomson WhisperTrak Electric Linear Actuator - Next Generation Actuator Technology for Design Engineers (NA)
46 min 2012-01-31

Linear Bearings & Guides

Webinar Title Duration Date
Avoid Costly Mistakes with Informed Round Rail Selection
49 min 2024-01-31
Leverage Smart Online Selection Tools to Save Time and Optimize Your Design Solutions
30 min 2023-10-05
How to Choose the Right Linear Bearing for Optimal Round Rail Performance and Cost
29 min 2022-07-21
The Choice is Yours: Round vs. Square Rail in Extreme Environments
33 min 2021-06-09
Shaft Selection Considerations for Your Next Linear Motion System (NA)
26 min 2020-06-04
Round vs Square - Linear Guide Rail Basics (NA)
1 hr, 7 min 2013-02-20
Linear Bearings and Guides - Basics for Design Engineers (NA)
1 hr, 5 min 2012-06-14
Preventing Costly Machine Failure with an Optimized Linear Bearing Maintenance Plan (NA)
59 min 2012-05-20
Linear Bearings and Guides - Design Applications (NA)
59 min 2009-11-11

Linear Motion Systems

Webinar Title Duration Date
Designing Machines with Miniature Components - Systems and Brakes Technology (Part 3) (NA)
24 min 2014-09-09
Introduction to Wheel-Guided Linear Units (NA)
25 min 2014-07-30
Linear Units - Applications and Selection via Decision Tree (NA)
1 hr, 1 min 2013-04-14
Sizing and Selection of Linear Systems - Intro to Linear Motioneering 2.0 (NA)
49 min 2011-09-28

Precision Linear Actuators

Webinar Title Duration Date
How to Deliver Speed, Power & Durability to Your Machine Designs with Precision Linear Actuators
35 min 2021-11-30
Introduction to Thomson PC Series Motor ID Selection Tool (NA)
15 min 2015-06-09
Introduction to PC Series Calculation Tool (NA)
7 min 2014-03-10
PC Series: Replace Pneumatics with Electric Actuators (NA)
41 min 2014-02-24
Precision Linear Actuators 101 - Basics for Design Engineers (NA)
56 min 2011-10-19
Precision Linear Actuators 201 - Troubleshooting for Design Engineers (NA)
58 min 2010-03-23

Profile Rail Bearings & Guides

Webinar Title Duration Date
The Choice is Yours: Round vs. Square Rail in Extreme Environments
33 min 2021-06-09
Profile Rail for Automation Applications (NA)
55 min 2010-12-15

Screw Jacks

Webinar Title Duration Date
How to Find the Right Screw Jack in Mere Minutes
26 min 2024-04-23
How to Choose the Right Screw Jack for Your High-Load Applications
40 min 2022-12-17
Screw Jacks – The Powerful Linear Component You Never Knew You Needed
46 min 2020-06-30
Screw Jacks - Technical Specifications, Selection and Application Examples (NA)
1 hr, 9 min 2013-08-21

Stepper Motor Linear Actuators

Webinar Title Duration Date
Introduction to the Motorized Lead Screw (NA)
46 min 2014-10-22

English (EU)

Ball Screws

Webinar Title Duration Date
How to Simplify the Ball Screw Sizing & Selection Process (EU)
28 min 2021-10-22
How To Optimize Machine Designs With Customized Ball Screws
25 min 2021-04-29
Live From The Factory Floor: Save Money With Expert Ball Screw Refurbishment (EU)
34 min 2020-09-30
High-load Ball Screws: How to Maximize Load Capacity, Lifecycle and Compactness of Your Linear Motion Designs (EU)
30 min 2020-05-28
Considerations and Calculations for Choosing the Right Ball Screw for Your Application (EU)
45 min 2020-04-29
Designing Machines with Miniature Components Part 1 - Miniature Screw Technology (EU)
26 min 2014-08-19
Sizing & Selecting Ball Screw Drives for Standard and Custom Applications (EU)
54 min 2016-12-13

Gearheads

Webinar Title Duration Date
AquaTRUE Planetary Gearheads - Solutions for wash-down and food processing applications (EU)
55 min 2011-09-29

General

Webinar Title Duration Date
Designing Machines with Miniature Components Part 2 - Linear Guidance Technology (EU)
18 min 2014-09-02

Lead Screws

Webinar Title Duration Date
Sizing and Selecting Lead Screws for Your Linear Applications (EU)
37 min 2024-05-14
Designing Machines with Miniature Components Part 1 - Miniature Screw Technology (EU)
26 min 2014-08-19
First Look - NEW Thomson Glide Screw™ (EU)
44 min 2013-10-23

Lifting Columns

Webinar Title Duration Date
Lifting Columns 101: Basics for Design Engineers (EU)
33 min 2014-04-29

Linear Actuators

Webinar Title Duration Date
Deep-Dive Into High-Power Electric Linear Actuator Design Considerations (EU)
40 min 2024-09-26
Designing for Harsh Environments with Electric Linear Actuators (EU)
51 min 2024-05-17
What can actuator electrification do for your material handling automation? (EU)
45 min 2023-10-24
How sustainable is your linear motion solution? (EU)
36 min 2023-05-29
Have You Seen What Electric Linear Actuators Can Do Now? (EU)
42 min 2023-02-28
Designing for Cold-Temperature Applications with Electric Actuators (EU)
36 min 2023-12-20
Electric vs. Hydraulic Actuators: Which Solution Wins for Your Applications? (EU)
34 min 2022-10-18
Keep it Simple - A Hydraulic-to-Electric Conversion Overview (EU)
48 min 2021-11-11
How to Achieve Optimal Application Performance with the Latest Electric Actuator Advancements (EU)
38 min 2021-07-14
Electrak® LL linear actuators: Long life at high-duty cycle in harsh environments (EU)
39 min 2021-03-01
The Latest Smart Actuator Advancements (EU)
40 min 2020-11-25
Strong, Sturdy, Smart & Compact: Meet the New Electrak MD Electromechanical Actuator (EU)
40 min 2020-08-13
Quick and Easy Sizing & Selection of the Optimal Linear Actuator Solution using New Online Tools (EU)
34 min 2020-06-10
Smart Linear Actuator Features, Benefits and Application Examples (EU)
39 min 2020-05-12
Linear Actuator Training Series - Part 1: Warner Linear B-Track & H-Track (EU)
30 min 2020-04-23
The Best of Electric and Hydraulic Systems Combined In A Single Actuator (EU)
39 min 2020-01-14
What's The Easiest Way To Size & Select Your Electric Linear Actuators? (EU)
24 min 2019-07-30
Building a Smarter Factory With Smart Actuators (EU)
44 min 2018-04-04
How Linear Actuators Controlled Via Communication Buses Can Change The Way You Design Machines (EU)
34 min 2018-10-16
The Best Applications For Smart Electromechanical Actuators (EU)
39 min 2018-08-21
Latest Trends In Electric Linear Actuators (EU)
38 min 2018-04-28
How to benefit from new features in actuator technology (EU)
43 min 2018-02-27
Rethinking Machine Design - Converting From Hydraulic to Electromechanical Actuation (EU)
40 min 2018-06-26
Smart Advancements in Industrial Linear Actuation (EU)
44 min 2017-11-21
Trends in Industrial Linear Actuators: Smart Onboard Electronics for Factory Automation, Material Handling and MOH (EU)
59 min 2017-03-13
What makes it tough - Environmental Protection for Electric Linear Actuators (EU)
40 min 2016-03-01
Latest Trends in the Industrial Actuator Industry - Smart Onboard Electronics (EU)
52 min 2016-02-23
Introduction to Thomson‘s Electrak® HD – Superior Performance Linear Actuator (EU)
56 min 2012-02-02
Thomson Max Jac – Heavy Duty IP69K Electric Linear Actuator (EU)
41 min 2013-07-23

Linear Bearings and Guides

Webinar Title Duration Date
Linear Bearings & Guides 101: Basics for Design Engineers (EU)
1 hr, 6 min 2014-07-09

Linear Motion Systems

Webinar Title Duration Date
Motor Selection & Mounting for Linear Systems and Precision Linear Actuators Made Easy (EU)
32 min 2020-01-09
Designing Machines with Miniature Components Part 3 - Systems and Brakes Technology (EU)
24 min 2014-09-09
Linear Units 103 - Applications and Selection via Decision Tree (EU)
1 hr, 1 min 2013-04-24

Precision Linear Actuators

Webinar Title Duration Date
Improve Efficiency and Control by Electrifying Your High Duty Cycle Applications (EU)
30 min 2022-05-31
Gear up for Next Gen Motion Control with Compact Electric Actuators (EU)
34 min 2022-03-08
How to Deliver Speed, Power & Durability to Your Machine Designs with Precision Linear Actuators (EU)
37 min 2021-11-30
Quick and Easy Sizing & Selection of PC-Series Precision Linear Actuators (EU)
42 min 2016-05-12
Optimize Your Application With Electric Linear Actuators 102 - Sizing & Selecting (EU)
46 min 2015-02-25
Pneumatic to Electric Conversion Made Simple 101 (EU)
39 min 2014-11-26
Introduction to Thomson PC-Series Motor ID tool (EU)
30 min 2014-07-16
NEW! Thomson PC-Series - Replace Pneumatics with Electric Actuators (EU)
57 min 2014-02-26

Screw Jacks

Webinar Title Duration Date
Screw Jacks – The Powerful Linear Component You Never Knew You Needed
46 min 2020-06-30
Screw Jacks 102 - Technical Specifications, Selection and Application Examples (EU)
1 hr, 9 min 2013-08-21

Stepper Motor Linear Actuators

Webinar Title Duration Date
Introduction to the Motorised Lead Screws (EU)
44 min 2015-05-20
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