A 12V linear actuator consists of a motor, gearbox, actuator rod, and lead screw. When powered, the motor rotates the gearbox, which drives the lead screw to extend or retract the actuator rod. This ...

The result is a gearless (and very quiet) linear actuator that controls like a stepper motor. While a tubular linear motor is at its heart a pretty straightforward concept, [Jeremy] found very ...

At MD&M West 2025, Henry Kim, a regional sales engineer at Harmonic Drive, demonstrated advancements in actuator design.

The linear actuator that moves the laser may not be ... And introduce yourself to the world of CD drives for CNC machines by taking a look at this mill.