A Reputation of Excellence in Step Motor Manufacturing and Service. Lin Engineering has earned the reputation as the technical leader in step motor design with the ability to “Maximize Torque at Desired Speed”.

Founded by Ted T. Lin in 1987, Lin Engineering began as a consulting company specializing in step motor applications. Throughout their history, Lin Engineering has continued to develop its capabilities in the areas of design engineering, manufacturing, and customer service. In 1991, Lin Engineering expanded its operations to include the manufacturing of its own hybrid step motors. Since then, the company has developed its product line to include drivers, optical encoders, spur and planetary gearboxes, and step motor drives.

The most common applications of Lin motors are for: surveillance cameras found in casinos and department stores; food wrapping machines; in practically every supermarket; medical equipment; eye surgery equipment; and other motion controlled products. Lin Engineering, Inc. is also thrilled that you will find their motor in the B-2 Stealth Bomber.

Lin Engineering is a solution-oriented company, known for being able to maximize torque at the customer’s desired speed to eliminate guess work for motor selection. Their customers use Lin Engineering for a number of reasons, but most commonly to avoid the following problems: Selection of motor for an application is time consuming The design margin of the motor being selected is unknown Difficulties in finding a motor that runs with smooth motion The price of motors from China are inexpensive, but there are concerns about quality and long lead-time.

Lin Engineering has an outstanding quality team at their Santa Clara and China locations whose sole purpose is to guarantee quality at every process. This allows their customers to receive products that meet or exceed their expectations. They have also dedicated a team of engineers and production staff for prototypes. This allows for immediate service.

Lin Engineering is proud that they have gained market share by having a team of engineers creating cutting edge designs, and a technical support staff trained to help you with selecting and using the proper motion control product for your application.

President Ted T. Lin is one of the foremost step motor designers in the industry. In 1984, Warner Electric named him “Father of New Step Motor Technology” at their Motion Control System Division, where he directed the design of the step motors for early disk drive applications.