In machine building, technical partnership means that we at LM Systems are involved in technical decision-making within linear motion engineering from the moment specifications and boundary conditions are defined. We provide targeted advice, with a focus on performance and total cost of ownership, and translate application requirements into concrete choices in guides, drives, and configurations.
The role of LM Systems as an engineering partner
We see ourselves as an engineering partner to our customers. This means we actively contribute within the possibilities of the LM Systems and LinMotion portfolio, with a clear focus on linear components.
We do not support the entire machine engineering process, but specifically the linear aspects. This focus allows us to optimize at a detailed level—for example, by precisely tuning preload or applying zero-backlash solutions where required. In doing so, we always consider the balance between technical performance and costs over the full lifecycle.
Advising without taking over the decision
While the final decision always remains with the customer, in practice our advice often plays a leading role in the final selection. Our role is to provide insight into the consequences of design choices. What does a specific configuration mean for wear, accuracy, or maintenance? By making this clear upfront, we help enable well-informed decisions.
Collaborating with our engineers
Support from the first contact
Whether a customer is already working with us or not does not change our approach. From the moment contact is established, we provide support as an engineering partner in the same way. We analyze the application, ask targeted questions, and advise based on the available information. Missing data is explicitly identified to avoid assumptions that could later impact machine performance.
Behind the scenes, our internal and field engineering teams work closely together. We leverage the experience within our team to quickly arrive at a suitable solution tailored to the specific situation.
Experience and confidentiality
Our organization has decades of experience, both in field and internal engineering roles. We naturally apply this knowledge in every project. At the same time, we operate under strict confidentiality. Each project follows a protected approach, supported by non-disclosure agreements. Knowledge is applied where relevant, but never shared between customers.
Local presence with international coverage
We operate in the Benelux region with offices in Veenendaal and Diegem, supported by a field team close to the market. This ensures short communication lines and direct support during the engineering process. In addition, we utilize an international network, including partners such as THK. This allows us to provide the same components worldwide, regardless of where the machine is deployed.
For our customers, this means that availability and support are not limited to a single region, contributing to efficient machine rollouts.
When is technical partnership relevant?
Technical partnership is particularly relevant when linear motion plays a critical role in the machine. In such cases, early alignment with a technical engineer is valuable, ensuring that design choices directly match the application. We do not only consider the initial design, but also the long-term impact. Proper alignment during the design phase prevents unnecessary modifications and contributes to stable machine performance.
The technical partnership of LM Systems offers you:
- specialized expertise: focused on linear optimization (including preload, lead accuracy, and material hardness)
- risk reduction: technical decisions supported by calculations and practical experience
- engineering support: direct access to CAD data and technical documentation for faster time-to-market
- supply reliability: local stock combined with international availability through a global network
- transparency: clear communication on technical limits and cost aspects (TCO)
We support you as an engineering partner in linear motion engineering, providing advice based on application requirements and experience. With a focused approach, local presence, and international coverage, we help customers make well-founded technical decisions that are also practical to implement. Contact us to discover what customization can mean for your application.