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Q&A: Why are electric linear actuators trending on the factory floor?

For design engineers, choosing the best actuator solution for linear motion projects is not as simple as it once was. Today’s applications require smarter, cleaner and more flexible technologies to integrate with their automated workflow. Whereas fluid power has previously been the solution of choice, more and more designers are finding that electric linear actuators bring more benefits to the table.

03/11/2022 11:43:22

From control functionality and networking capabilities to load handling and environmental considerations, electric linear actuators have become the “smart” choice for countless applications.

In this exclusive interview with Håkan Persson, Global Product Line Director – Linear Actuators at Thomson Industries, Inc., we take a deeper dive into electric actuators to explore how these new levels of intelligence, efficiency and safety are being achieved.

Read the full article in DPA's November issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.