linear motor
noun
: a motor that produces thrust in a straight line by direct induction rather than with the use of gears
called also linear induction motor
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The team focused on printing a linear motor, which produces straight-line motion and is commonly used in robotics, optical systems, and conveyor belts.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
An all-new optical formula cuts significant size and weight away from the original, and linear motors provide the instant focus required to capture fleeting, candid moments.
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PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Photographers also love the rapid and precise autofocus, which is powered by extreme dynamic linear motors.
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Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
29 July 2025
When the vehicle travels over a bumpy road, the linear motors in the suspension system momentarily become generators, which increase the voltage on the low side of the converter.
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Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
It is powered by a high-performance linear motor that can easily handle dense hair and stubble alike.
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Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2024
Although the manual focus experience is a letdown, the lens has fantastic autofocus performance thanks to a snappy, quiet linear motor.
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PCMAG,
15 July 2024
The cost of constructing a vacuum tube, a maglev system, a linear motor and a compressor is estimated to be billions of dollars.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2024
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
An all-new optical formula cuts significant size and weight away from the original, and linear motors provide the instant focus required to capture fleeting, candid moments.
—
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Photographers also love the rapid and precise autofocus, which is powered by extreme dynamic linear motors.
—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
29 July 2025
When the vehicle travels over a bumpy road, the linear motors in the suspension system momentarily become generators, which increase the voltage on the low side of the converter.
—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
It is powered by a high-performance linear motor that can easily handle dense hair and stubble alike.
—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2024
Although the manual focus experience is a letdown, the lens has fantastic autofocus performance thanks to a snappy, quiet linear motor.
—
PCMAG,
15 July 2024
The cost of constructing a vacuum tube, a maglev system, a linear motor and a compressor is estimated to be billions of dollars.
—
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2024
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“Linear motor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linear%20motor. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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