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WeAssist™ - Breaking the laws of motion

Published November 11, 2024

WeAssist is the result of a powerful alliance between LINAK and the German company TENTE – a globally operating mobility solutions company. Two market leaders determined to improve the working conditions for caregivers.

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DL PLUS™ High-speed upgrade: Load capacity reaches new heights

Published October 17, 2024

We have improved the load capacity of our DL PLUS High-speed lifting columns range to 700 N per column without compromising on speed, sound, or self-lock.

Looking for design freedom?

Published September 3, 2024

With the game-changing LA42 actuator, you can rethink your approach to development and design challenges. With its new rotatable motor housing, which can be specified to various angles to suit different healthcare applications, you can now create an actuator to match your design ideas - truly allowing form to follow function.

CEO Bent Jensen and Per R. Andersen at groundbreaking with bulldozer at LINAK US

Celebrating 30 Years Improving Lives in the US

Published June 28, 2024

Thirty years ago, LINAK U.S. Inc. was established in Louisville, Kentucky, marking a significant chapter for the company and the visionary leadership of founder and CEO, Bent Jensen.

Power up with LINAK

Published June 12, 2024

At LINAK, we believe in transparency. Our customer relations are built on trust, meaning that our customers deserve to know exactly what they are investing in – and how we prioritize their safety. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of product innovation, never compromising on quality. It is this commitment that drives our investment in lithium-ion technology, powering a range of healthcare applications.

LINAK DPI Desk Panel next to three won Design Award

Good things come in threes! Desk Panel DPI wins again

Published March 22, 2024

This time it is the prestigious iF Design Awards 2024 who have honored our work with a design award. This makes us especially proud, as design thinking is as much part of our LINAK DNA as our engineering expertise.

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Red Dot Design Award for LINAK virtual showroom

Published December 8, 2023

A collaboration between LINAK and their digital design partner, Cadpeople, to create an immersive virtual showroom has been recognized with the Red Dot Award in the 'Brands & Communication Design' category under 'Digital Solutions'.

Looking back on 2023, LINAK reflects on some of the milestones achieved throughout the last year.

Highlights of 2023

Published December 1, 2023

As we approach the end of another remarkable year at LINAK, we are thrilled to reflect on some of the milestones we have achieved.

LINAK actuator LA33 with focus on high speed, low noise, and full I/O control

A compact actuator with even more customization options

Published August 15, 2023

Addressing applications that require customized interfaces, faster, or silent operation.

Desk Panel DPI wins Red Dot Design Award for product design

Published June 20, 2023

The intuitively designed LINAK Desk Panel DPI has been awarded a 2023 Red Dot Award in the “Product Design” category, with its innovative functionality and built-in anti-collision particularly impressing the jury.

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LINAK is committed to sustainability

Published June 12, 2023

LINAK commits to the Paris Agreement and is focused on initiatives to improve our climate footprint, create strong global LINAK communities, and give customers confidence that their quality products are built on both environmentally and socially responsible principles.

Hand adjusting a sit-stand desk via the intuitive LINAK DPI desk panel via easy tilt of paddle.

LINAK DPI desk panel series – more than meets the eye

Published May 9, 2023

Streamlined design, intuitive use, and built-in anti-collision sensor, all contained in one desk panel. The LINAK DPI desk panel series for sit-stand desks takes innovation and desk protection to a new level.

LINAK U.S. Inc. acquires new building, expanding Louisville campus to over 39 acres (13 hectares)  

Published February 1, 2023

LINAK U.S. Inc., the largest subsidiary of the Danish and family-owned manufacturer, has acquired a new building in Louisville, KY, to expand operations at their North and South American headquarters. 

LINAK® electric lifting column: ELEVATE™ for cobot palletizers in dark production environment

New LINAK lifting column for cobot palletizers: Reach new heights

Published January 25, 2023

To realize the potential for the palletizing of goods in production and other industries, you need flexible, easy-to-use, and affordable cobot solutions that can adjust to your different palletizing setups and generate rapid return on investment.

New LINAK Product Selector: Your shortcut to the right actuator

Published September 23, 2022

With the introduction of the LINAK® Product Selector, we have made it easier for you to find the right actuator for your project. Now it is possible to explore the most relevant options for any industrial application with just a few clicks.

The LINAK My Recliner App opens on a phone while being on a chair

Feet up, back down - time to get even more comfy

Published September 9, 2022

The latest addition to our portfolio for recliners is an app. Use the new LINAK My Recliner™ App to offer your customers even more options to adjust your LINAK powered recliner. Choose to either use the LINAK app or customize it to make your own.

Desk2Device wins gold in Best of NeoCon Awards

Published July 12, 2022

The Desk2Device USB charger received the gold award in the Technology: Accessories & Support devices category in this year's Best of NeoCon Awards during NeoCon 2022 in June.

LINAK Protect™ - Doctor's hands on a hospital bed rail.

Taking protection to the frontline

Published July 5, 2022

As new strains of COVID emerge, the need for hygiene in today’s healthcare environments remains paramount. With LINAK Protect™ we continue to develop solutions that will minimize microbial infection from contaminated surfaces. The latest addition to our portfolio takes the battle to the front line, adding an extra layer of protection to products that end-users handle most – and which present the greatest risk of cross-contamination.

NeoCon 2022: LINAK U.S. focuses on employee experience and the return to the office

Published June 2, 2022

As the world continues to navigate the craziness of the past three years, companies everywhere are focusing their efforts on bringing workforces back to the office full-time or on a hybrid schedule. Employees have grown accustomed to working from home and the many benefits that offers them, so how can businesses create an environment that gets employees excited about coming back rather than making them feel obligated to?

Click-on desk feet are quickly and easily mounted with a gentle click, and without tools, onto a desk leg/desk frame.

Click-on Feet: Snap and you are done

Published May 31, 2022

Just when you thought our desk frames could not get simpler or faster to assemble, we have made things even easier with a click-on system for desk feet that forms a rock-solid base for your new height-adjustable office desk.

Expect more from your linear movement with I/O™ actuators

Published May 5, 2022

Move faster from great idea to effective operation and take control of your linear movement with the flexibility to configure and test your software settings – again and again.

Charge your devices right from your desk!

Reduced cord clutter and better power access – the Desk2Device USB Charger

Published March 23, 2022

Why add a device to your desk that will require an additional outlet, when you can have one that draws power directly from your desk? The LINAK Desk2Device USB charger does just that. Users have one less power cable to worry about while they intelligently power their USB Type-C and USB Type-A devices at the fastest possible rate.

LC1 - the optimal choice for various applications

Published March 15, 2022

With the addition of the LC1 lifting column, LINAK is extending the versatile product range with a new 3-stage aluminum lifting column. The new LC1 makes it possible to design your application without compromising on power, quality, and stability.

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DL PLUS™ High-speed: Rises to today’s performance and design challenges

Published January 26, 2022

By itself it is relatively simple to add speed: just add power. What is more complicated though is to deliver on speed without compromising on sound, load, and self-lock.

LINAK® DESKLINE® & HOMELINE® virtual showroom

Discover and experience LINAK in a new way

Published October 25, 2021

Hybrid - the new normal?! A virtual showroom is a must in the digital customer journey. Explore LINAK electric lifting columns and actuator systems in a virtual environment – almost like real life. Solutions for comfort furniture and other home applications, as well as numerous variants of electric height-adjustable desks, are displayed - all equipped with LINAK technology.

IC™ actuators with Integrated Controller on a chess board.

Make your next smart move with IC™ actuators

Published October 20, 2021

Imagine learning how to play chess from the greatest of chess masters. LINAK is your “chess” coach – enabling you to perform your next smart move with IC actuators.

Your customers deserve recliner comfort with flexibility

Published July 12, 2021

Battery-powered recliners provide the freedom of placing a recliner exactly where it is needed, with no messy cables and no need for a nearby wall outlet. Aesthetically they look better too, so why aren’t we seeing more of them? Batteries. That is why!

Take the guesswork out of actuator lifetime prediction

Published March 31, 2021

The new B10 lifetime calculator cannot see into the future, but it can give you a solid idea of what to expect. Predicting the lifespan of your actuators can be challenging, as different applications and conditions place varying demands on components. However, with B10 lifetime calculations you get qualified predictions which let you choose products and plan maintenance with confidence.

LINAK APAC. The 12,000 square meter building houses manufacturing, logistics and administrative functions.

LINAK opens new factory in Thailand

Published March 24, 2021

To meet the growing demand for high quality actuator solutions, and to increase our global presence, a new 12,000 square meter factory and distribution center has now been opened in Thailand.

New compact desk frames – bring ergonomics to smaller spaces

Published March 18, 2021

When space is at a premium, the new Desk Frame 1 Compact is increasing its potential for use in smaller spaces thanks to its compact footprint. This new addition to the Desk Frame 1 series can accommodate tabletops down to 1 meter, offering a perfect solution for both home-offices and space-conscious working environments, such as kiosks, hotel lobbies, libraries and even educational institutions.

Dare we say it… the most exciting news this year for patient lifts

Published December 1, 2020

The new generation of LIFT systems from LINAK take performance to the next level. Redesigned from the inside out for simplicity and user-friendliness, functionality has never looked so sleek. With the LIFT product series design is simple, compact and clean looking.

LINAK-Danfoss collaboration paves the way for electric actuators in heavy-duty machinery

Published November 25, 2020

It is called PLUS+1 – it is a unique systems development platform for engineers creating intelligent off-highway vehicles built to cope with harsh conditions in outdoor environments. A new software extension to the tool makes it possible to add LINAK actuators as easy as drag and drop.

Don’t miss out! Visit the LINAK virtual trade show booth

Published November 19, 2020

With no events or tradeshows happening this year, we wanted to make it easy for you to see the latest advancements and technologies from LINAK. This new virtual tradeshow booth allows you to check out some of the things you may have missed by not seeing us in person this year.

Now available – Fast assembly frame in a box

Published November 11, 2020

One frame. One box. One simple install. With the brand new frame in a box assembly system from LINAK, customers have easy access to all of the components they need to perfect their office at home or in the workplace. This is the perfect dynamic solution for our new normal.

Get the full Desk Control™ App for your Windows PC

The Desk Control™ App is now available for your Windows PC

Published November 2, 2020

Many users across the world already enjoy the extensive statistics and the personalization options available with the iOS and Android-based LINAK desk control app for height adjustable desks. Now the popular app comes in a version for Windows 10 PCs too.

Increase the quality of your recliner with a whole new actuator set-up

Published October 26, 2020

LINAK has eliminated one of the most tricky parts of creating modern recliners with built-in electric adjustment. Removing cables from moving joints in the furniture reduces the risk of squeezed cables and it promotes the designers’ freedom to design.

MJB2 - a new compact port repeater to make a big difference

Published September 17, 2020

If you are looking for an easy connection of extra controls or accessories to adjustable healthcare equipment, MJB2 may be the answer. This compact port repeater is optimized for a wide range of applications such as hospital beds, surgery tables and treatment chairs.

With a full voice control solution for adjustable comfort beds, LINAK helps bed manufacturers and bed brands enter the future of home automation.

Voice control for comfort beds expands Smart Home range

Published July 6, 2020

With a full voice control solution for adjustable comfort beds, LINAK helps bed manufacturers and bed brands enter the future of home automation. It includes everything you need and is designed for easy set-up – for you and for the consumer.

Select the right control box for your healthcare application

Published June 23, 2020

Need a CA40, CO61 or a CO71? The new Control Box Selector helps developers and designers of adjustable healthcare applications everywhere avoid the hassle and easily find the right control box for their next system.

Lifting column LC3 now available in a 2-stage version

Published June 2, 2020

Another powerful movement option is now available for medical equipment manufacturers. The new LC3 2-stage completes the family of columns for solid lifting. It is equally quiet, safe, and powerful, making it ideal in X-ray equipment, C-arms or applications where a high dynamic bending moment is required.

Multi-button hand control HB190 perfect for advanced movement

Published May 26, 2020

LINAK introduces a brand-new hand control, making the handling of complex movement in adjustable medical equipment easier than ever before. The HB190 comes with 19 buttons, 21 LEDs and a wealth of beneficial features, all easy to navigate and control – right at your fingertips.

HB200 - wireless hand control for your healthcare equipment

Published April 7, 2020

Now it is possible to offer a wireless hand control for your healthcare application. The new easy-to-clean HB200, designed primarily for home care beds, dialysis chairs and treatment couches, gives care staff extended space to move around the patient and minimizes the risk of tripping over cables.

LINAK OPS to power heating pads in healthcare equipment

Published March 10, 2020

A new OpenBus™ power supply from LINAK® allows manufacturers of healthcare applications, such as treatment couches and treatment chairs, to add heating pads to the equipment without worrying about power shortage.

Design of the HC40 is based on facts from our user-survey.

Hand controls that fit into the modern bedroom

Published February 20, 2020

Design matters to consumers! It should matter to you as well

Both the HC40 TWIST™ Advanced & the HC40 FRAME™ Advanced can include the sleep timer function

Falling asleep in front of your TV is no longer a problem

Published February 3, 2020

LINAK® introduces a brand new ‘Sleep Timer’ function with the hand control HC40 TWIST™. The advanced edition will come with this new feature as standard, providing extra comfort for consumers and giving bed brands an extra branding option – Provider of good sleep!

Introducing the LA36 Explosion Proof Actuator

Published January 31, 2020

The LA36 actuator is now available with Class II, Division I, Group F & G approvals, authorizing the actuator for hazardous environments within grain facilities.

Avoid waking up your partner with a noisy alarm – just use the silent alarm with the HC40 hand control for adjustable beds

Enjoy a comfort bed with a silent alarm feature

Published January 6, 2020

With the LINAK® hand control HC40 TWIST™ you not only get thoroughly tested usability and sublime design. In the advanced edition of the HC40 TWIST™ users have the option of a gentle massage as an alternative to the screaming alarm clock in the morning.

A large group of users of adjustable comfort beds

Find out what consumers actually think!

Published December 12, 2019

A large group of comfort bed users were asked for facts about habits and preferences, before we started designing the hand control HC40. Here is what we discovered.

The LA18 IC single actuators support bed manufacturers and their need for extra power

More options for adjustable comfort beds

Published December 10, 2019

The number of ways to create adjustable solutions for comfort beds has increased. LINAK® has released an elegant, yet very strong single actuator, the LA18 IC. These actuators aim to support bed manufacturers with single actuator systems and their need to add extra strength or overall more integrated features to bed adjustment.

Save positions as a shortcut in the HC40 Advanced

Users can use shortcuts to personalize their hand controls!

Published December 5, 2019

With the Advanced editions of the LINAK® hand control HC40 series you cannot only store your favorite positions – you can also create your own shortcuts to features and. Return to an optimal reading-in-bed position at any time – with one click!

Customized Bed Control App promotes and supports your brand

Published November 28, 2019

Direct significantly more attention to your brand, or your customer's, with a customized edition of the LINAK® Bed Control App. A few easy steps and your brand is far more visible everywhere your beds go.

Behind the scenes of the HC40: innovating hand controls

Published November 21, 2019

Nothing in the design of the new LINAK hand control HC40 was left to coincidence, the opinion of the engineer, the whim of marketer, or a designer's personal preference. Everything is based on facts, user-response, and documented human behavior. Meet some of the people behind the HC40 family of hand controls, and you will learn what it takes to make innovative design.

Electrify picking plates in harvesters to maximize crop output

Published November 12, 2019

The German specialist in crop attachments for combine harvesters, Geringhoff, has developed a new adjustable picking plate. It is electric and powered by LINAK® actuators and helps maximize the output of corn production.

Standard editions of HC40 hand control for comfort beds

HC40 Standard editions: when less is more.

Published November 7, 2019

Do not miss out on a superbly designed hand control for beds with basic functionality! The Standard editions of the HC40 family are stylish hand controls specially developed for standard bed systems, adjusting backrest and leg support and running simultaneous drive.

3D-configurator now available for six LINAK actuators

Published October 22, 2019

In order to help speed up the design process, you can now render detailed 3D images of the LINAK® actuators LA12, LA14, LA25, LA33, LA36 and LA37. Visit the online 3D-configurator, and customize your LINAK actuators.

The Advanced editions of the HC40 FRAME™ and HC40 TWIST™

Great design, packed with features: HC40 TWIST™ Advanced

Published October 10, 2019

The Advanced edition of the HC40 TWIST™ hand control for comfort beds bring hand controls to the next level. The HC40 TWIST™ comes in a chic and clean design, unaffected by the number of motors in the system, favorite positions memorized, or massage options the bed offers. It also comes with multiple extra features, such as a light-adaptable display, silent alarm with massage, and personalized greetings.

Introducing Desk Frame 2 – intuitive assembly, clean design, and LINAK performance

Published September 24, 2019

LINAK® introduces a new desk frame solution, giving office desk manufacturers the most intuitive and fastest possible system to build a high-quality desk.

Ingress protection testing of industrial actuators

Testing industrial actuators against salt and chemical ingress

Published September 24, 2019

At the LINAK® Test Center, electric linear actuators for industrial applications are tested – often to the extreme. Salt and chemicals are some of the harshest compounds to expose your actuator to. See how we test the level of ingress protection against both elements and learn why it matters.

Ingress protection testing of industrial actuators

Published September 16, 2019

At the LINAK® Test Center, electric actuators for industrial applications are tested – often to the extreme. Some of the tests are set to examine ingress protection levels - or IP ratings. Dust, moist and water are natural parts of the work environment of many actuators, and they must be able to sustain full performance and operate unaffected.

New control box CA63 - best of both analogue and digital

Published September 16, 2019

For OEMs manufacturing adjustable healthcare equipment with more advanced features, such as parallel drive, anti-collision and memory positions, LINAK now offers a control box with Bluetooth® functionality.

DL6 is now available as a PLUS option for lifting columns with invisible gliding pads

Elevate your desk design – introducing DL PLUS™ with invisible gliding pads

Published September 10, 2019

Manufacturers of adjustable office desks now have even more options when designing office desks. LINAK introduces an invisible gliding pad version of the popular lifting column DL6, called DL6 PLUS. Its clean design adds extra refinement to exclusive desk designs.

Desk Sensor™ 1 – new collision protection for modern office desks

Published September 10, 2019

LINAK launches an entirely new Anti-Collision solution for desks. The new gyroscope-based solution is called Desk Sensor 1 and it senses both hard and soft obstacles and integrates easily with most LINAK® desk systems.

Mechanical durability testing of electric industrial actuators

Published September 3, 2019

At the LINAK® Test Center, electric linear actuators for industrial applications are tested – often to the extreme. Durability testing is one of the essential tests for actuators. Have a look: experience how we test and learn why it matters to you.

Shock testing electric actuators for industrial applications

Published August 26, 2019

At the LINAK® Test Center, electric linear actuators for industrial applications are tested – often to the extreme. Get a peek inside; see how we shock and vibration test the actuators and learn why you should care.

Why PCBs, cabling and clutches are important in industrial actuators

Published August 20, 2019

Many LINAK® actuators used in agricultural or industrial applications come with a printed circuit board (PCB) with integrated controller (IC), supporting various BUS protocols. At the Actuator Academy™, you can learn what difference the right PCB makes, how a clutch can protect the industrial machinery, and how the right cables and plugs can optimize the actuator’s performance.

User statistics in focus with the new Desk Control App

Published August 20, 2019

Easy onboarding, auto-connect to desks, and far more statistics integration. Significant changes have been made to the LINAK® Desk Control™ App, improving the way users set challenges and utilize the office desk’s adjustment more actively – ultimately improving work habits for the user.

Find out what part motor brakes and housing play in electric actuators

Find out what part motors, brakes and housing play in electric actuators

Published August 5, 2019

To ensure a long service life for the actuator, you need to have the right motor. For many powerful actuators a reliable brake system is needed too. And finally, the housing covering the two is crucial. At the LINAK® Actuator Academy™, you can learn more about optimal motor efficiency, what type of brakes you need, and the advantages of aluminum and plastic housings, respectively.

NeoCon 2019 - LINAK showcases 'making unique a standard' for customers

Published July 11, 2019

In the 19th year of LINAK's presence at NeoCon, we featured advanced technologies and intelligent solutions that bring electric movement to the office space. Filled with our latest innovations, our showroom was dedicated to providing a special experience for our customers.

Discover the underlying technology of spindles and gears in actuators

Published July 11, 2019

The spindle – a seemingly simple component. However, it is in fact the backbone of an electric linear actuator. The same is true about actuator gears. At the LINAK® Actuator Academy™ you can learn more about both spindles and gears in industrial actuators and how they are directly related to actuator efficiency and performance as well as service life.

How to create good ergonomics in production environments

Published July 9, 2019

For French specialist, Neoditech, it has become a main task to provide superior ergonomics solutions for employees in workshops or in industrial production. LINAK® plays a key part in achieving this by providing the necessary movement.

Knowledge sharing at new actuator learning academy

Published July 4, 2019

Are you looking for more detailed knowledge about electric linear actuators, and would you like to dive into the rather complex and rich technology behind actuators for industrial use? Then you are in luck. The brand new ‘Actuator Academy™’ has opened, granting you access to an entire learning universe about actuators.

Wastewater treatment plant saves energy using linear electric actuators

Published June 25, 2019

Stable and precise air flow control in aeration tanks has helped a local wastewater treatment facility in Denmark reduce its aeration energy consumption. A series of LINAK® actuators now open and close the v-port knife gate valves, and that has proven very effective.

LINAK releases new battery BA16 and updates BA19

Published June 25, 2019

Another member of the LINAK family of batteries for adjustable medical applications has been introduced. The BA16 adds to the lead acid battery back-up range used in non-washable applications. At the same time LINAK updates the current version of BA19.

New dual actuator TD5 delivers force up to 7,000 N

Published June 20, 2019

As bed designs move towards thicker and heavier mattresses, the actuator system, allowing users to adjust the backrest and the leg support, needs to be more powerful. This is why LINAK® has introduced a new dual actuator – the TD5. It is specially developed for box spring beds.

The HC40 hand controls for comfort beds are both co,partible with basic and advanced systems.

New LINAK hand control HC40 launched

Published June 12, 2019

Did you miss the launch? LINAK launched a brand new family of hand controls for comfort bed systems during the 2019 Interzum trade fair in Cologne, Germany. The reception of the HC40 was overwhelming and the user-oriented design may change the market standards completely.

New hand control HC40 TWIST – ‘Designed with you in mind’

Published May 21, 2019

LINAK® introduces a whole new era in hand controls for comfort bed adjustment systems - and it is unlike anything you have seen before! A new family of hand controls, called the HC40 TWIST, sets afar richer standard for both gathering end user input and for customization and personalization of comfort furniture in general. This is a hand control ‘designed with you in mind’.

New control box in CO-series adds options in healthcare

Published May 16, 2019

LINAK® introduces another powerful control box for adjustable healthcare applications. With a 280 W SMPS and marked IPX6 Washable DURA™ the CO65 fits in perfectly with the rest of the LINAK® OpenBus™ control box series.

LINAK actuators simplify the setup of industrial manufacturing

Published April 11, 2019

Optimizing product handling for industrial manufacturing can be a complex affair. Yet, a French entrepreneur found that electric adjustment solutions benefit the integration process significantly.

Adaptability – a key for future dental chairs

Published March 27, 2019

Offering highly adaptable actuator solutions with smooth and fast movement as well as customizable position memory will help dentists stay efficient and provide great comfort for patients.

Semi-automatic weeding robot shows the future of agriculture

Published March 26, 2019

At the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany, a team of graduate students designed and built a lightweight field robot that is likely to change horticultural machinery.

Boat manufacturer lifts onboard comfort to new levels

Published March 19, 2019

Using LINAK® actuators has helped a French boat manufacturer improve comfort on board its vessels.

Unique sound quality by the strong lifting column LC3

Published March 6, 2019

Quiet. Safe. Powerful. Lifting up to 6,000 N in push and 4,000 N in pull with a pleasant sound.

Multiple benefits using electric adjustment of operating tables

Published March 6, 2019

Plenty of power, smooth and low-noise movement, multiple value-adding features, and an endless number of options for customization, such as personalized positioning – LINAK® continues to add value to electric adjustment of advanced medical equipment.

MEDICA ’18 – the future of healthcare is wireless

New 3D-configurator to speed up your design process

Published January 31, 2019

To help render detailed 3D-images of LINAK products and thereby shorten your design phase, LINAK® just introduced an online 3D-configurator built by CADENAS PART solutions.

Smart adjustment of ladders in construction machinery improves ergonomics

Published January 24, 2019

With relatively simple measures it is possible to improve ergonomics in heavy-duty construction machinery significantly. Electric actuators mounted on the ladder have been shown to be very effective – not just to make entry and exit of the vehicle safer.

Why ergonomics matters in construction machinery

Published January 10, 2019

When talking about construction, work ergonomics has often been overlooked or rarely discussed. Sometimes ergonomics has even been dismissed as a thing only for office or production workers. However, that is a costly mistake.

The LINAK® Port Junction box PJ2 offers two extra outputs for the CO-box series

Published December 18, 2018

With the new Port Junction box PJ2 you can add even more channels to your LINAK® control box.

Actuators are central in recovering energy from wastewater sludge

Published December 17, 2018

At Egaa wastewater treatment facility near Aarhus, Denmark, carbon sludge is extracted from the residual water and re-used in the plant to reduce overall energy consumption. LINAK® actuator solutions play a key part in optimizing this process by ensuring reliable valve automation.

Taking hygiene to the next level - A history of healthcare

Taking hygiene to the next level – year after year

Published December 6, 2018

For more than 150 years, hygiene has been part of the agenda in hospitals and healthcare in general. As a manufacturer of advanced movement systems for adjustable healthcare equipment, LINAK takes on the responsibility of continuously supporting improved hygiene by providing clean and washable products – a journey that never ends.

Electric actuated valves optimize processes in wastewater treatment

Published December 3, 2018

Filtering out phosphorus from wastewater helps save energy and lower costs in modern treatment plants. LINAK® actuator solutions help optimize the process of extracting the phosphorus by reliably automating the valves involved.

Behind the scenes of dual actuator production in Slovakia

Published November 30, 2018

Following expansions of manufacturing facilities in Denmark and the USA, the LINAK® factory in Prešov, Slovakia, added another 3,900 m² of production floor. Now you can have a peek inside our Slovakian factory – home of the dual actuator TWINDRIVE® TD4.

Case study shows motivational effects of sit-stand reminder tools

Published November 27, 2018

A case study conducted by the German ‘Institut für Gesundheit und Ergonomie’ (IGR) proves that reminder tools in height-adjustable office desks motivate workers to change posture more regularly.

The new LA40 HP gives dental chairs a power boost

Published November 13, 2018

Growing demands for more efficiency and improved ergonomics in dental clinics are met with new and more powerful actuator technology from LINAK®. Power & speed without compromising low noise levels and smooth performance is achieved with the new linear actuator LA40 High Performance.

Powerful performance upgrade of modern operating tables

Published October 29, 2018

With the new LINAK® lifting column LC3, the number of options for advanced precision movement in operating tables has grown. The product range now covers power, precision, intuitive control, and the smooth signature LINAK movement – making your application ready for the future.

Power and speed to create effective movement in hospitals

Published October 26, 2018

For many healthcare applications, such as operating tables, couches, beds, and X-ray equipment, a powerful actuator system is a way to achieve the efficiency required to ensure optimal treatment for patients.

Add more power and advanced movement to hospital beds

Published October 15, 2018

By introducing the OpenBus™ control box CO71 and the linear actuator LA40 HP (High Performance), LINAK offers even more power and advanced movement options to modern hospital beds.

Flexibility and great design in adjustable treatment couches and tables

Published September 26, 2018

New actuator systems from LINAK make it more attractive to have electric adjustment in couches and tables for treatment and examination. In addition to ample power, speed, stability, and several safety features, design and system flexibility now play a significant part too

Safety – an everlasting journey in healthcare equipment

Published September 18, 2018

Installing a LINAK actuator system builds in a number of features that improve and ensure safety around adjustable healthcare applications. By using research, technology, skills, and creative new ideas, LINAK helps you care for patients and healthcare staff as well as the application itself.

Implement durable movement in yacht designs

Published September 11, 2018

Movement and adjustment have never been easier to integrate into modern yacht designs. LINAK actuator solutions are durable and deliver smooth movement for a number of on-board applications.

LINAK introduces a complete Desk Frame solution for office desks

Published September 3, 2018

With Desk Frame 1, LINAK now offers a full frame solution for manufacturers of office desks. The complete and highly flexible concept is made of three sets: Kick & Click™ top frame, DL SetPack and DL Feet.

Support rehabilitation efforts with reliable sit-to-stand lifts

Published July 6, 2018

As the focus on rehabilitation grows so does the need for assistive technologies. LINAK provides a full actuator system for applications like a sit-to-stand lift with the same focus and the same number of safety features as any other patient lift.

New system setup increases overall performance of treatment couches

Published June 27, 2018

Based upon the new linear actuators LA20 and LA40 HP and the new OpenBus™ control boxes, electric adjustment of treatment couches and tables has reached a notably higher level of performance – for practitioners as well as for patients.

The LC3 Lifting Column sets the standard for vertical lifting

Published June 8, 2018

Our brand new LC3 column offers quiet, powerful and safe movement for advanced medical equipment, such as operating tables, surgery chairs and X-ray applications. The LC3 offers a solid lift solution to complex applications in modern healthcare.

Create benching solutions with your IC lifting columns

Published June 6, 2018

As benching systems continue to be one of the fastest growing applications in today’s office, LINAK continues to offer new solutions to make these applications even more flexible for design and production. The new LINAK® bench bracket comes as a standard optional feature available for two rectangular and a square DL IC lifting column model.

Offer your customer a digital hand control option

Published May 15, 2018

Using LINAK actuator systems for your comfort furniture enables you to offer three types of digital hand controls.

The Software Development Kit enables you to tailor your own bed app

Published May 8, 2018

A brand new LINAK Software Development Kit (SDK) aims to make it easier to design a unique app for comfort beds.

Desk Panel DPG wins Red Dot Design Award for product design

Published May 7, 2018

The intuitively designed LINAK Desk Panel DPG1C has been awarded a 2018 Red Dot Award in the category “Product Design.”

New initiatives help hospitals fight bacteria efficiently

Published May 1, 2018

At the hospital in the Danish city of Horsens, bacteria is fought by machine washing their adjustable beds – including the electric actuator systems attached.

Even more control with the Bed Control App

Published April 25, 2018

A new update to the Bed Control App include the option to control neck and foot adjustment or a massage function. An onboarding flow also guides the user to properly set up the app in a few simple steps.

Maximize uptime for valves in wastewater treatment plants

Published April 11, 2018

LINAK actuators are very easy to mount and integrate. They are also reliable and render maintenance obsolete. Using LINAK electric actuators may change the traditional operation of valves in water and wastewater treatment plants completely.

Use the comparison chart to find the right TD4 solution

Published April 3, 2018

The dual actuator TD4 comes in several different versions. Now an intuitive chart presentation can help you find the optimal one for your particular comfort beds applications.

Maintain adjustability of your comfort bed during power outages

Published January 25, 2018

Using the LINAK dual actuator TD4 in your comfort bed offers your end-users the comfort of knowing that they can always lower the bed to a convenient position – even during power outages.

Introducing DL IC - nine new lifting column systems ideal for economy desks

Published January 15, 2018

Nine new lifting columns with integrated controller form a whole series of systems increasing the number of desk options

Showcase your corporate identity in the Bed Control App

Published January 10, 2018

Make the Bed Control App your own! It is now possible to customize the Bed Control App to reflect your corporate identity and facilitate brand awareness with your logo, colors and links.

LINAK raises the bar for machine washable healthcare products

Published January 5, 2018

Introducing the LINAK standard, IPX6 Washable DURA™, will enable manufacturers of adjustable hospital equipment to offer durable applications ready for years of repetitive machine washing.

Research - Reminders motivate to use height adjustable desks

Published December 18, 2017

A whitepaper conducted by a Danish behavioral design agency shows, that reminders stimulate users of adjustable office desk to change posture more often – thereby getting more out of their desk.

Quick and easy pairing of TD4 to your Bluetooth® hand control

Published October 31, 2017

The LINAK TWINDRIVE® dual actuator TD4 is extremely easy to pair with a Bluetooth® hand control or your smartphone via an app. A few very simple steps and your bed is ready.

DL SetPack: Save time and reduce packing complexity

DESKLIFT™ SetPack: Save time and reduce packing complexity

Published October 5, 2017

With DESKLIFT™ SetPack, LINAK offers a complete set of two lifting columns with matching electronics and cables. The assembly of your LINAK desk has never been easier.

Easy mounting with universal twist brackets

Published June 29, 2017

When launching the TWINDRIVE® dual actuator TD4, LINAK also embraced the universal way to mount dual actuator systems on bed frames. Making it easy to make reliable adjustments to your comfort furniture.

CO-Link™ provides full control of advanced healthcare applications

Published June 21, 2017

The new LINAK system set-up allows manufacturers of advanced healthcare applications to deliver complex actuator solutions with up to eight channels, all controlled with just one hand control.

TD4 Standard or TD4 Advanced?

Published May 11, 2017

With the release of TD4 Standard and TD4 Advanced, LINAK is taking a step towards a more diversified portfolio of dual actuators for adjustment of modern comfort beds. The two versions of the TD4 look very similar, but which version is optimal for your bed depends entirely on your requirements.

What you need to know about the BA001 battery

Published May 8, 2017

LINAK Sales Engineer Stefan answers frequently asked questions about the LINAK BA001 battery. The battery supplies power to an electric actuator solution. In short, it replaces the need for a power cord connected to a power outlet when you make adjustable mobile furniture.

Be more productive with a height adjustable desk

Get more work done every day

Published May 4, 2017

Did you know that your productivity increases by 10-20% when you stand up at work?

The PLC control system compatible with LINAK actuators

Schneider Electric reduces physical burden and improves efficiency in production

Published April 6, 2017

Adjustable assembly tables helped improve safety and efficiency significantly at Dutch energy management specialist, Schneider Electric. Improved ergonomics have ensured optimal work conditions for employees and have generally benefited the entire company.

What is it like to create designs that move?

Published March 3, 2017

Watch this video where Danish designer Tine Mouritsen goes into greater detail about what it is like to design adjustable furniture.

The BA19 battery takes on future challenges in healthcare

Published February 24, 2017

In a world that faces tremendous future healthcare challenges, with a notable decrease in caregivers and a steady rise in Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI), time and efficiency are of the essence. That is why it is essential that the products placed in healthcare applications ease the daily work of caregivers while helping to maintain a high level of hygiene. The new BA19 lead acid battery from LINAK has been developed to meet these challenges! In a world that faces tremendous future he...

Innovation and functionality in height adjustable dining tables

Skovby Møbelfabrik and height adjustable dining tables

Published February 23, 2017

The Danish company Skovby Møbelfabrik uses LINAK actuators and a battery solution to penetrate the market of height adjustable dining tables.

Welcome TWINDRIVE® TD4 Standard – the next generation of dual actuators

Published February 22, 2017

A new product is launched – Welcome to the TWINDRIVE® TD4 Standard. With this new product, the TD4 product range has been expanded, giving you the next generation of dual actuators. It now includes both the TD4 Standard and the TD4 Advanced.

Pioneers of adjustable kitchens case story

Adjustable kitchens – a pioneering journey

Published February 2, 2017

A renovation of the Petersen Family’s kitchen in Nordborg, Denmark, ended up as a pioneering journey into a completely new chapter in private home décor.

LINAK to help upgrade wastewater treatment in Chicago

Published February 1, 2017

Together with a number of Danish companies, LINAK will take part in a groundbreaking upgrade of a wastewater treatment facility in the city of Chicago.

Imagine a world without cables

Published January 31, 2017

With the BA001 battery, you can avoid all power cables. It works with various DESKLINE® and HOMELINE® systems, and is ideal for mobile applications, such as mobile carts or applications where a power cable would be in the way, like recliners.

DL12XL – LINAK launches an extra-large column for display and monitor stands

Published January 26, 2017

1,700 mm – that's the fully extracted length for the new in-line column, DL12XL. Made primarily for large monitors and displays, the new column increases the use of screen movement in auditoriums and other large assembly facilities.

Battery technology to set you free

Published January 11, 2017

The BA001 battery makes a broad range of applications mobile. Be Mobile. Be Inspired.

Care - also for nurses

Published January 2, 2017

The importance of good ergonomics for healthcare workers

Why you should think ergonomics into your production line

Published November 14, 2016

Improved ergonomics helps lessen muscle fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders.

A need for even better products

Published October 12, 2016

Higher requirements for TECHLINE products are creating new challenges, and for this reason, LINAK has invested in new advanced tools.

Adjust your kitchen with your smartphone

Published October 4, 2016

The innovative LINAK Bluetooth Adapter now gets a kitchen app for mobile devices. It offers kitchen owners the option of adjusting the height of their kitchen worktop – using their smartphone or tablet.

Designers and architects from across the world bring movement to design

Published September 28, 2016

We hereby have the pleasure of introducing our new website: www.design-meets-movement.com. Design Meets Movement is an entity formed by LINAK and involves some of the most creative innovative designers and architects from across the world.

What customers say about Kick & Click

Published September 21, 2016

We have asked a selection of important LINAK customers purchasing desk systems what they think about the innovative mounting solution Kick & Click. The answers are unequivocal, and we present them to you here.

New TWINDRIVE TD4 - Your next generation of dual actuator systems

Published September 6, 2016

The TD4 is specially developed for all types of slatted beds and box spring beds with a moderate need for power. With TD4 you get a state-of-the-art product.

Maersk endorses electric height adjustable desks in its new offices

Published August 9, 2016

When Maersk Germany moved to a new building the company decided to provide all its employees with an ergonomic workstation that included a height adjustable desk option.

Making a kitchen flexible in more than just height

Published July 27, 2016

A Dutch industrial designer had the idea of making kitchen cupboards and tabletops adjustable and accessible to everyone. He found a partner in LINAK, as well as someone who saw the potential in his idea.

Regular exercise is not enough

Published July 12, 2016

Do you spend most of your working day sitting down? Odds are that you do. As a result, some try to get regular exercise outside of work to compensate for sedentary behaviour. However, research shows that this is not enough.

Unique design possibilities with the DL4S

Published June 10, 2016

Featuring subtle rounded edges, this design is the only one of its kind in the DESKLIFT™ (DL) portfolio.

6 tips for an ergonomically better working day

Published May 31, 2016

Do you sit down and work most of your working day? If so, take a look at this short animation to learn about ergonomics and see how easy to work more ergonomically correct.

New Solution - Design 3-leg Office Desks with Kick & Click

Published May 24, 2016

Giving you freedom to design is essential for LINAK. This is confirmed with the launch of a “3rd leg kit” for Kick & Click, enabling the design of office desks with three legs.

Guide to choosing the Kick & Click solution that fits your office desk

Published April 27, 2016

Kick & Click comes in three versions, but how do you know which one is the best solution for you? We give you an overview and list the main differences to guide you through.

Promote work life quality

Published April 19, 2016

As a company founded with a purpose to inspire movement in workplaces worldwide, it felt only natural for the American enterprise, KOR Industries, to add LINAK Desk Control to their products. The tailored software for height adjustable desks recently came in a customisable edition, making it possible for companies like KOR to promote health at work even more.

Grain handling

Published April 18, 2016

Accuracy and profitability in the grain handling industry

Kick & Click easy cable management

Published March 22, 2016

No one likes cables. With Kick & Click, cable management is easy without using tools or clips.

A kitchen where cooking is more fun

Published March 18, 2016

A height adjustable kitchen from the kitchen manufacturer Sachsenküchen has been installed at the private home of a German couple. It brings ergonomics, comfort and fun in the kitchen.

It has never been easier to use your height adjustable desk

Published March 16, 2016

We sit down too much and move too little. A height adjustable desk is a good way to bring movement into your working day, and it has never been easier to use it. Desk Control™ is the little nudge to assist you.

Practical technology takes the stage

Published March 11, 2016

It is important that stages look good, are practical, and easy to put up and take down. Mesut Uelgen now has it all.

Fast, easy and intuitive assembly of office desks

Published February 15, 2016

Ever since Kick & Click™ was launched, we have experienced great feedback from our customers. The simple reason is that Kick & Click makes office desk assembly easy and fast.

Control Panels uniquely developed for kitchens

Published February 8, 2016

Control up to three individual movements with just one control panel. That is now possible thanks to the newly launched control panels DPF2K and DPF3K, specially developed for kitchens.

LINAK moves the kitchen

Published January 14, 2016

Originally published in the German magazine Küchenplaner, this four page article gives insights about the mechanisms in the kitchen industry. Read it and learn more about how LINAK brings movement into the kitchen.

Customer saves assembly time with the new Kick & Click system

Customer saves assembly time with the new innovative Kick & Click system

Published January 6, 2016

With DESKLINE Kick & Click, mounting desklift columns is made smart and easier. As well as giving you the freedom to design, it is also cost-effective and saves you assembly time. Read about how a customer saves 10-12 minutes with Kick & Click.

How do you bring movement into the kitchen

Published July 3, 2015

Baselift brings movement into the kitchen. Watch the video and learn why it is important to have movement in the kitchen.

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Actuator technology news

LINAK product news and corporate news

WeAssist™ - Breaking the laws of motion

DL PLUS™ High-speed upgrade: Load capacity reaches new heights

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Celebrating 30 Years Improving Lives in the US

Power up with LINAK

Good things come in threes! Desk Panel DPI wins again

Red Dot Design Award for LINAK virtual showroom

Highlights of 2023

A compact actuator with even more customization options

Desk Panel DPI wins Red Dot Design Award for product design

LINAK is committed to sustainability

LINAK DPI desk panel series – more than meets the eye

LINAK U.S. Inc. acquires new building, expanding Louisville campus to over 39 acres (13 hectares)

New LINAK lifting column for cobot palletizers: Reach new heights

New LINAK Product Selector: Your shortcut to the right actuator

Feet up, back down - time to get even more comfy

Desk2Device wins gold in Best of NeoCon Awards

Taking protection to the frontline

NeoCon 2022: LINAK U.S. focuses on employee experience and the return to the office

Click-on Feet: Snap and you are done

Expect more from your linear movement with I/O™ actuators

Reduced cord clutter and better power access – the Desk2Device USB Charger

LC1 - the optimal choice for various applications

DL PLUS™ High-speed: Rises to today’s performance and design challenges

Discover and experience LINAK in a new way

Make your next smart move with IC™ actuators

Your customers deserve recliner comfort with flexibility

Take the guesswork out of actuator lifetime prediction

LINAK opens new factory in Thailand

New compact desk frames – bring ergonomics to smaller spaces

Dare we say it… the most exciting news this year for patient lifts

LINAK-Danfoss collaboration paves the way for electric actuators in heavy-duty machinery

Don’t miss out! Visit the LINAK virtual trade show booth

Now available – Fast assembly frame in a box

The Desk Control™ App is now available for your Windows PC

Increase the quality of your recliner with a whole new actuator set-up

MJB2 - a new compact port repeater to make a big difference

Voice control for comfort beds expands Smart Home range

Select the right control box for your healthcare application

Lifting column LC3 now available in a 2-stage version

Multi-button hand control HB190 perfect for advanced movement

HB200 - wireless hand control for your healthcare equipment

LINAK OPS to power heating pads in healthcare equipment

Hand controls that fit into the modern bedroom

Falling asleep in front of your TV is no longer a problem

Introducing the LA36 Explosion Proof Actuator

Enjoy a comfort bed with a silent alarm feature

Find out what consumers actually think!

More options for adjustable comfort beds

Users can use shortcuts to personalize their hand controls!

Customized Bed Control App promotes and supports your brand

Behind the scenes of the HC40: innovating hand controls

Electrify picking plates in harvesters to maximize crop output

HC40 Standard editions: when less is more.

3D-configurator now available for six LINAK actuators

Great design, packed with features: HC40 TWIST™ Advanced

Introducing Desk Frame 2 – intuitive assembly, clean design, and LINAK performance

Testing industrial actuators against salt and chemical ingress

Ingress protection testing of industrial actuators

New control box CA63 - best of both analogue and digital

Elevate your desk design – introducing DL PLUS™ with invisible gliding pads

Desk Sensor™ 1 – new collision protection for modern office desks

Mechanical durability testing of electric industrial actuators

Shock testing electric actuators for industrial applications

Why PCBs, cabling and clutches are important in industrial actuators

User statistics in focus with the new Desk Control App

Find out what part motors, brakes and housing play in electric actuators

NeoCon 2019 - LINAK showcases 'making unique a standard' for customers

Discover the underlying technology of spindles and gears in actuators

How to create good ergonomics in production environments

Knowledge sharing at new actuator learning academy

Wastewater treatment plant saves energy using linear electric actuators

LINAK releases new battery BA16 and updates BA19

New dual actuator TD5 delivers force up to 7,000 N

New LINAK hand control HC40 launched

New hand control HC40 TWIST – ‘Designed with you in mind’

New control box in CO-series adds options in healthcare

LINAK actuators simplify the setup of industrial manufacturing

LINAK U.S. Inc. acquires new building, expanding Louisville campus to over 39 acres (13 hectares)  