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. We 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 our 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, we are financially strong and unique in our ability to bring together control, drive, motor, power transmission and precision linear motion technologies.

Talk to us 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 us or any of our 2000+ distribution partners around the world for fast delivery of replacement parts.

The Danaher Business System (DBS) was established to increase the value we bring to customers. It is a mature and successful set of tools we 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 our 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.

Thomson – the name you can trust

Thomson invented anti-friction linear technology over
60 years ago and has continued to lead the industry ever since. The Thomson brand is recognized and trusted as the global leader in linear motion technology.

Since 2002 when Thomson was acquired by Danaher Corporation, our product range has grown significantly. Our family of linear and mechanical motion products also includes BSA, Neff, Tollo, Micron, Deltran and Cleveland - all now part of Thomson.

Linear Motion. Optimized.

With a world-wide service and support infrastructure, Thomson field service engineers and support teams are available to assist whenever they are needed. The broadest product offering and unbiased technology expertise enable us to bring you the optimal balance of performance, life and cost. That’s why design
engineers turn most often to Thomson products to meet their motion control requirements.

From standard products to “white paper” designs, we have the expertise and manufacturing capabilities to optimize the balance between performance and cost to suit your specific application. Our engineered, custom- designs for proprietary equipment set us apart in the industry.