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Often the ideal design solution is not about finding the fastest, sturdiest, most accurate or even the least expensive option. Rather, the ideal solution is the optimal balance of performance, life and cost.

Thomson is best positioned to help you most quickly configure the optimal linear motion solution for your application.

  • Thomson invented anti-friction linear bearing technology. They own the broadest standard product offering of mechanical motion technologies in the industry.
  • Modified versions of standard product are routine. White sheet design solutions are available across their entire product portfolio.
  • Choose Thomson and gain access to over 70 years of global application experience in diverse industries including packaging, factory automation, material handling, medical, clean energy, printing, automotive, machine tool, aerospace and defense.
  • As part of Danaher Motion, they are financially strong and unique in their ability to bring together control, drive, motor, power transmission and precision linear motion technologies.

Thomson is the name you can trust for quality, innovation, on-time delivery, controlled costs, and reduced risk.

In addition to the information contained in this document, a wealth of product and application information is available online at www.thomsonlinear.com. Also online are downloadable 3D models, software tools, their distributor locator and global contact information for Thomson. For immediate assistance in North America contact Thomson at 1-540-633-3549 or email thomson@thomsonlinear.com.

Talk to the company early in the design process to see how Thomson can help identify the optimal balance of performance, life and cost for your next application. And, call them or any of their 2000+ distribution partners around the world for fast delivery of replacement parts.

The Danaher Business System - Building sustainable competitive advantage into your business

The Danaher Business System (DBS) was established to increase the value they bring to customers. It is a mature and successful set of tools they use daily to continually improve manufacturing operations and product development processes. DBS is based on the principles of Kaizen which continuously and aggressively eliminate waste in every aspect of their business. DBS focuses the entire organization on achieving breakthrough results that create competitive advantages in quality, delivery and performance – advantages that are passed on to you.

Through these advantages Thomson is able to provide you faster times to market as well as unsurpassed product selection, service, reliability and productivity.

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