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Medical Motion Optimized
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Medical Motion Optimized

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Introduction
Thomson has been a leader in linear motion solutions for over 80 years, focusing on reliability, precision, and repeatability in medical, life science, and healthcare applications. Their solutions support innovations in lab automation, surgical robotics, and patient handling systems by being precise, quiet, clean, and dependable.
Precision Linear Motion Solutions
Thomson offers a variety of linear motion components such as miniature ball screws, linear ball bushing bearings, linear guides, and electric actuators. These components are crucial for ensuring smooth, accurate, and durable movement in medical devices.
Collaborative Design and Engineering Partnership
Thomson emphasizes early collaboration in the design process to optimize motion systems, reduce development time, and ensure dependable performance. Their global network and local collaboration provide advanced technology for diagnostics, lab automation, surgical robotics, and patient handling.
Applications in Medical Fields
  • Diagnostics: Solutions for CT injectors, patient tables, and CAT scan heads focus on precision and reliability for accurate imaging and patient comfort.
  • Operating Room: Motion systems for surgical imaging systems and tables ensure precision and stability in critical environments.
  • Robotic Surgical Systems: Components support robotic-assisted platforms with precision across multiple axes.
  • Laboratory and Life Science: Miniature components enable compact, precise movement in lab automation and testing systems.
  • Patient Mobility: Solutions for vehicle ramps, lifts, and staircase lifts focus on safety, comfort, and energy efficiency.
Online Resources and Tools
Thomson provides online application, selection, and training tools, along with interactive 3D CAD models and selector tools to simplify the design process.
Conclusion
Thomson's linear motion technologies are designed for precision, durability, and repeatability, essential for life-critical medical applications. Their expertise in customization and rapid prototyping helps accelerate innovation and reduce risk, making them a trusted partner in medical equipment design.
Overview
This document provides an overview of linear motion system design solutions offered by Thomson Industries, highlighting the flexibility and precision of their products suitable for various applications.
System Design Options
Thomson offers three standard architectures for linear motion systems, with the option to create a custom solution from scratch. A virtual design consultation is available to ensure the system meets specific requirements.
Precision Linear Actuators
These actuators are compact and capable of handling high loads, suitable for integration in tight spaces. They are programmable and available in various configurations, designed for high-speed and continuous operation.
Electric Linear Actuators
Designed for robust and reliable applications, these actuators offer versatility with numerous options for stroke, load, motor type, and control, serving as advantageous alternatives to hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
Linear Units
Thomson's linear units are versatile and can be used in various settings. They support a range of loads with high precision and are available pre-engineered, pre-assembled, or ready to install. Different actuation methods are available, including ball screw, lead screw, or belt drive.
Additional Information
Specifications are subject to change, and users are responsible for determining product suitability for specific applications. Contact information is provided for further inquiries.
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Linear Motion Solutions for Medical Innovation Design with Confidence, Engineer with Precision, Launch with Purpose

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Empowering Medical Innovation From diagnostics to patient care, Thomson has dedicated more than 80 years to delivering solutions that meet the highest expectations for reliability, precision and repeatability. Partner with Thomson to bring your innovation to market that is precise, quiet, clean and dependable for critical medical, life science and healthcare applications. Whether you’re developing next-generation lab automation, surgical robotics or patient handling systems, Thomson provides the proven performance, technical collaboration and global support needed to bring your ideas to life...

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From Linear Motion Components to Complete Motion Control As one of Regal Rexnord's premier medical brands, we're part of an industry leading group of motion solution providers. Together with brands like Portescap, Kollmorgen and Warner Electric, our ability to meet the needs of your medical innovations is unmatched. Whether you need motors, clutches, brakes, couplings, linear components or bundled and integration-ready subsystems, Regal Rexnord medical brands have the ability to create tailored and optimized solutions to accelerate your design with fewer suppliers. Collaborate with our team early...

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Collaborative Design and Engineering PartnershipAccelerate your development cycle by bringing Thomson engineers into your design process early. Our team partners with you to optimize motion system performance, lifecycle and total cost of ownership to help you reduce risk while improving speed to market. We combine deep motion control expertise with analytical tools, design flexibility and rapid prototyping to help you achieve predictable, validated results the first time. Pair the advantages below with our proven precision linear motion solutions, and you have a trusted motion partner ready to...

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Medical Motion Solutions Diagnostics In diagnostic imaging and treatment systems, precision and reliability are non-negotiable. Whether it’s patient positioning, fluid injection control or scanner motion, Thomson solutions help you achieve the smooth, quiet and repeatable movement required for accurate imaging and patient comfort. Our linear motion solutions are engineered for long life, low noise and repeatability, providing you the advantages needed for safety, uptime and consistent performance in clinical environments. CT Injectors Precise dosage control depends on motion systems that perform...

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Operating Room In the operating room, precision isn’t optional, it’s life-critical. Our collaborative design process helps you in your mission to deliver motion systems that perform flawlessly every time, supporting healthcare professionals during the most demanding procedures. Thomson linear motion solutions provide the accuracy, stability and reliability that surgical environments require, enabling quiet, controlled movement within compact, high-performance systems. With decades of experience supporting surgical robotics, imaging and patient handling systems, Thomson offers both standard and...

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Medical Motion Solutions Robotic Surgical Systems Robotic-assisted platforms such as Da Vinci-type systems rely on precision across multiple axes. Thomson’s miniature lead screws, linear units and profile rail guides ensure exact, repeatable positioning for smooth, responsive motion. Organ Transplant Mobility In transplant applications, Thomson stepper motor linear actuators help maintain precise fluid handling and mechanical motion to keep organs viable during preparation and transport to support the highest standards of surgical readiness. Reagent Dispenser Even the smallest dose matters. Thomson...

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Laboratory and Life Science As medical testing and analysis move toward smaller, faster and more automated systems, our innovations and engineering processes help you meet the growing demands for compact motion solutions that maintain accuracy and reliability. Thomson miniature linear motion components enable your design process to deliver precise, repeatable movement in limited spaces without compromising load capacity or smoothness. Whether supporting nextgeneration analyzers, fluid-handling systems or automated test platforms, Thomson collaborates with you to design equipment that’s cleaner,...

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Medical Motion Solutions Pick & Place In automated testing or lab material handling, Thomson Movotrak™ collaborative transfer units extend cobot range by up to 10 meters, adding a 7th axis for improved flexibility and workflow efficiency. Integrated collision detection and plug-and-play configuration accelerate programming and setup. Fluid Handling and Dispensing Systems For pipetting, reagent dosing and microfluidic automation, Thomson stepper motor linear actuators, profile rail guides, Linear Ball Bushing® Bearings and round rail shafting ensure fast, yet gentle, motion to maintain sample...

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Patient Mobility When it comes to patient mobility and handling, our engineers work with you to develop the best equipment that performs seamlessly, helping people move with safety, comfort and confidence. Thomson motion components and smart electric linear actuators provide the smooth, precise control that you rely on to create assistive systems that operate quietly, efficiently and dependably. Engineered for compact integration and long, maintenance-free life, Thomson actuators combine controllability, efficiency and power to support your design of advanced mobility and accessibility solutions...

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Medical Motion Solutions Online Resources Thomson offers a wide variety of online application, selection and training tools, as well as an experienced team of application engineers to help you find a solution to best fit your needs. For more information, contact Thomson customer support at www.thomsonlinear.com/contact. Find additional information and learn more about our products on our content-rich website. www.thomsonlinear.com Selector Tools These tools greatly simplify the tasks of searching and selecting with a visual selection process that immediately narrows down your linear motion component...

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