Mclennan, UK-based specialist in motion control technologies, has reinforced its product offering through a new partnership with Lin Engineering Inc., a California-based manufacturer and part of the MOONS’ group, known worldwide for high-performance motion control components.
This strategic agreement allows Mclennan to significantly expand the breadth and depth of its portfolio, further enhancing its capability to support OEMs and machine builders with advanced, tailored motion solutions.
Lin Engineering brings to the table a wide array of products including rotary stepper motors, linear actuators, brushless DC motors, micro-DC motors, frameless torque motors, gear units, AGV/AMR drive wheels, and complete custom motion systems. These solutions are a natural complement to the stepper and servo motors, drives, and controllers Mclennan already distributes through its long-standing collaboration with Applied Motion Products Inc. (AMP), another company within the MOONS’ group.
With design, assembly, and manufacturing operations based in California, Lin Engineering delivers agile, OEM-focused engineering services backed by ISO9001, AS9100D, and TS16949 certifications. The company is particularly well-regarded for its ability to deliver custom motor solutions and prototype units within just two weeks, supported by a vertically integrated global supply network.
A key technological highlight of the partnership is Lin Engineering’s proprietary Zero-Tech™ design approach. This encompasses a range of innovations developed to overcome typical limitations of DC motors, such as detent torque, gear backlash, and magnetic cogging. By addressing these issues, Zero-Tech™ enables smoother operation, enhanced positional accuracy, reduced component size, and improved resilience in demanding environments.
The partnership allows Mclennan to bring these advanced capabilities into its own motion system design and production workflows, ensuring that customers benefit not only from high-quality components but also from fully integrated solutions that improve performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in their machines and automation systems.
According to a Mclennan spokesperson, “This partnership with Lin Engineering enhances our ability to meet the increasingly complex motion control needs of our customers. We are particularly excited about the engineering depth and innovative technologies Lin brings to the table, which align perfectly with our commitment to delivering reliable and application-optimised motion solutions.”
By integrating Lin Engineering’s products and technologies into its offering, Mclennan reaffirms its mission to deliver tailored motion control systems that serve as enabling technologies across a wide range of applications, from industrial automation to robotics, medical devices, and beyond.
