Automate 2026

Automate 2026

LOCATION:

Booth #1269
McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois

DATE/TIME:

Engineering Automation Solutions with Linear Motion

This year at Automate, PBC Linear will showcase our time-tested products to customers who want to increase their automation portfolios, reduce or eliminate maintenance, and gain a competitive edge in evolving markets. Automate happens yearly, and includes activities such as intimate workshops with industry giants, news making keynotes, networking events, innovation competitions and live demonstrations.

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Solutions

Lab Automation: Increased productivity, higher accuracy, and better reproducibility of experimental results are driving increased use of linear motion solutions for laboratory automation. Lab automation not only makes scientific experiments and processes faster, more accurate, and more efficient, but it also allows researchers to run experiments on a larger scale while reducing the likelihood of human error. Lab automation system success greatly depends on the proper selection of suitable linear drive system components. This industry focus brochure explores the basic linear motion devices available, along with many of the corresponding laboratory automation applications including Cartesian Robots for Sample Handling, Diagnostic Equipment, Fluid Dispensing, and more. To read more, download the Linear Motion Solutions for Lab Automation brochure.

Medical Device and Scanning: A wide range of medical device and digital imaging or scanning applications rely on linear motion. The use of such systems is increasing rapidly, and linear motion control systems have become crucial for the successful development, progress, and deployment of these vital medical tools. Medical and digital imaging or scanning applications pose distinctive obstacles, and choosing a linear drive for such new or existing applications remains difficult.  This industry brochure offers a wider view of the medical devices, medical imaging, and scanning systems that benefit most from linear motion. To read more, download the Linear Motion Solutions for Medical Device and Scanning Applications brochure.

PBC Linear's New Product Highlights

EconoGlide Plain Linear Bearings

Closed Inch EconoGlide Plain Linear Bearings

EconoGlide® plain linear bearings use injection-molded Frelon® IM polymer liners to provide smooth, self-lubricating linear motion with low maintenance requirements. Designed for cost-sensitive applications, they deliver reliable performance, quiet operation, and oil-free motion in compact systems.

Steel Drawer Slides

Steel Drawer Slides

PBC Linear steel drawer slides are hardened steel telescoping rail systems engineered for high-load extension applications. Available in multiple configurations including full-extension, partial-extension, and C-shaped designs, these slides provide smooth, quiet motion with excellent rigidity and long service life.

Steel Rail Linear Guides

Steel Rail Linear Guides

Steel Rail Standard and Steel Rail Plus linear guides are designed for high-load, compact linear motion systems requiring durability and precision. Featuring hardened steel rails, adjustable preload, and multiple carriage configurations, they provide smooth motion and excellent wear resistance in demanding industrial environments.