Selecting the Right Linear Axis for Your Automation System: A Beginner’s Guide

Foundational to factory footprints across a breadth of industries and applications, linear motion systems and the axes they operate on remain critical components that OEMs and end-users rely on daily. As diverse as their use cases, linear axes are not a one-size-fits-all solution and, as such, need to be configured and leveraged properly to ensure optimal performance. Manufacturers and end-users should view this article as a roadmap to understanding linear axes and how they’ll continue to play a key role in manufacturing and logistics applications in the future.