Actuator technology news

Highlights of 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.

A compact actuator with even more customisation options

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

Desk Panel DPI wins Red Dot Design Award for product design

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.

LINAK is committed to sustainability

LINAK is committed to the Paris Agreement, and is working on initiatives that will improve our climate footprint, create strong global LINAK communities, and reassure customers that their quality products are built on both environmentally and socially responsible principles.

LINAK DPI desk panel series – more than meets the eye

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.

New LINAK lifting column for cobot palletisers: Reach new heights

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

New LINAK Product Selector: Your shortcut to the right actuator

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

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

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 customise it to make your own.

Desk2Device USB charger wins gold in Best of NeoCon Awards

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.

Taking protection to the frontline

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 minimise 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.

Strong Danish roots in France

When Tour De France hits the Danish roads in the beginning of July, the French traditions surrounding the race will probably also be present. Denmark and France are two countries with a strong historical bond. Not only when it comes to the Royal Danish Family and their French spouses, but also when it comes to the LINAK history.

Click-on Feet: Snap and you are done

Just when you thought our desk frames could not get any simpler or faster to assemble, we have made it 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

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.

Reduced cable clutter and get better power access – the Desk2Device USB Charger

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

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

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

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.

Discover and experience LINAK in a new way

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.

Make your next smart move with IC™ actuators

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

Your customers deserve recliner comfort with flexibility

Battery-powered recliners allow you to place a recliner exactly where it is needed, with no messy cables and no need for a nearby wall socket. Aesthetically it looks better too, so why aren’t we seeing more of them? Batteries. That's why.

It is only natural - a hand control that sends all the right signals

When customers demand natural aesthetics and a sustainable profile, the new LINAK Hand Control HC10 Eco for adjustable beds sends all the right signals. With its natural look and feel, it brings warmth to cool technology. Comprised of 50% recycled waste wood from sawmills, the HC10 Eco composite housing reduces the use of plastics during production and is designed to be recycled after use . Naturally, you get all the same superb functionality as the existing HC10.

Colours are changing the world, one trend at a time

Colours have an immense effect on people and can be a powerful tool in impacting their behaviour, mood, and thoughts. From being a kid at school and getting test results back with a lot of red marks on it, to finally getting that green light after a long wait in the car, colour surrounds everyone and influences people in all that they do. Where did this power of colour stem from? Why does it play such an important role in our lives? This is exactly what was explored in the latest LINcast podc...

Take the guesswork out of actuator lifetime prediction

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 the components. However, with B10 lifetime calculations, you get qualified predictions that let you choose products and plan maintenance with confidence.

LINAK opens new factory in Thailand

To meet the growing demand for high-quality actuator solutions and to increase our global presence, a new 12,000 m² factory and distribution centre has now been opened in Thailand.

New compact desk frames – bring ergonomics to smaller spaces

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

Built for extra endurance, the new Long Life actuator goes the full distance

When failure is not an option, we deliver! For applications that are reliable and long-lasting, you need solutions that can go the extra mile – and then some. Built for ultimate endurance, the new LA36 Long Life has the staying power to perform longer. With its proven extended lifetime, it simply keeps on going when others fail.

HC40 handset wins PLUS X AWARD

The new cool way to adjust a bed. An attractive and high-end design, with great operating comfort and functionality. The HC40 FRAME™ Advanced and the HC40 TWIST™ Advanced hand controls by LINAK won the PLUS X AWARD for these features.

Extra features added to the hand control HB100

LINAK continues to add to the popular hand control HB100. Now you can include value-adding features, such as WET detection or adjustment of bedside rails. This makes the HB100 one of the most versatile hand controls on the market.

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

The new generation of LIFT systems from LINAK takes 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 way for electric actuators in heavy-duty machinery

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.

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

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

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

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

MJB2 - a new compact port repeater that makes a big difference

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

Voice control for comfort beds expands Smart Home range

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

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

Lifting column LC3 now available in a 2-stage version

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

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 practical features, all easy to navigate and control – right at your fingertips.

HB200 - wireless hand control for your healthcare equipment

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 minimises the risk of tripping over cables.

CO53 adds an extra BUS port to your healthcare equipment

LINAK now releases a 5-channel control box with two OpenBus™ ports. This allows customers to add an extra feature/accessory to their application, without adding a modular junction box (MJB).

LINAK OPS to power heat pads in healthcare equipment

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

Hand controls that fit into the modern bedroom

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

Falling asleep to your TV is no longer a problem

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

Enjoy a comfort bed with a silent alarm feature

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

Find out what consumers actually think!

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.

More options for adjustable comfort beds

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 more integrated features to bed adjustment overall.

Users can use shortcuts to personalise their hand controls

With the Advanced editions of the LINAK hand control HC40 series you cannot only store your favourite positions. You can also create your own shortcuts to features and, for instance, recreate your favourite seating position with just one click. Return to an optimal reading-in-bed position at any time – just click once!

Customised Bed Control App promotes and supports your brand

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

Behind the scenes of HC40: innovating hand controls

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

Electrify picking plates in harvesters to maximise crop output

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 maximise the output of maize production.

New IRS technology helps protect equipment and staff in healthcare

As adjustable applications used in healthcare grow more powerful, the risk of material damage from collisions with other objects increases as well – for the impacted objects as well as for the application. However, a new intelligent ratchet spline feature aims to minimise this.

HC40 Standard editions: when less is more.

Do not miss out on a great 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

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 customise your LINAK actuators.

Great design, packed with features: HC40 Advanced editions

The Advanced editions of the HC40 family of hand controls for comfort beds bring hand controls to the next level. Both the HC40 TWIST™ and the HC40 FRAME™ come in chic and clean designs, unaffected by the number of motors in the system, favourite positions memorised, or massage options the bed offers. And both versions come with multiple extra features, such as light-adaptable display, silent alarm with massage, and personalised greetings.

Testing industrial actuators against salt and chemical ingress

At the LINAK® Test Centre, 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.

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

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

At the LINAK® Test Centre, 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

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.

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

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 – a new collision protection for modern office desks

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

At the LINAK® Test Centre, electric linear actuators for industrial applications are tested – often to the extreme. Durability testing is one of 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

At the LINAK® Test Centre, 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

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 optimise the actuator’s performance.

User statistics in focus with the new Desk Control App

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

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

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 also a requirement. And finally, the housing covering the two is crucial. At LINAK® Actuator Academy™, you can learn more about optimal motor efficiency, what type of brakes you need, and the advantages of aluminium and plastic housings, respectively.

Get behind the technology of spindles and gears in actuators

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 the spindles and the gears of industrial actuators, and how they are directly related to the actuator efficiency and performance as well as service life.

How to create good ergonomics in production environments

French specialist Neoditech's main objective is 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

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.

LINAK releases new battery BA16 and updates BA19

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. LINAK has also updated the current version of BA19.

Wastewater treatment plant saves energy using linear electric actuators

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.

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

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

New LINAK hand control HC40 launched

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. Reception of the HC40 was overwhelming and the user-oriented design may change market standards completely.

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

LINAK® introduces a whole new standard in hand controls for comfort bed adjustment systems - and it is unlike anything you have seen before! This is ‘designed with you in mind’.

New control box in CO-series adds options in healthcare

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

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

How technology will influence and change future farming

PODCAST: A team of three mechanical engineers at the Harper Adams University in England, created a ‘Hands Free Hectare’ just outside the town of Shropshire. Together they developed fully automated machinery to work a field of barley – from start to finish – without going into the field themselves at all.

Adaptability – a key for future dental chairs

Offering highly adaptable actuator solutions with smooth and fast movement, as well as customisable position memory, helps dentists stay efficient and provide optimal comfort for the patients.

Semi-automatic weeding robot shows the future of agriculture

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 raises onboard comfort to new levels

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

Unique sound quality by the strong lifting column LC3

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

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

New 3D-configurator to speed up your design process

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

Smart adjustment of ladders in construction machinery improves ergonomics

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

Why ergonomics matters in construction machinery

When talking about construction, work ergonomics is often overlooked and 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

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

Actuators central in recovering energy from wastewater sludge

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 optimising this process by ensuring reliable valve automation.

Taking hygiene to the next level – year after year

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 optimise processes in wastewater treatment

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

Behind the scenes of dual actuator production in Slovakia

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 motivating effects of sit-stand reminder tools

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.

New LA40 HP gives dental chairs a power boost

Growing demand for more efficiency and improved ergonomics in dental clinics is 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

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.

The necessary power to lift heavy loads at high speed

A powerful actuator system is required in many healthcare applications ultimately ensuring optimal patient treatment. LINAK gives you both power and speed when creating effective movement.

Add more power and advanced movement to hospital beds

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

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

Focusing on Li-ion batteries from LINAK

The Li-ion based batteries from LINAK, are providing health care equipment with a stable and reliable performance for adjustable medical applications - and up to four times longer battery life compared to a traditional lead acid battery solution

Safety included when you install LINAK systems

There is a large number of features improving and ensuring safety around adjustable healthcare applications, when you install a LINAK actuator system. By using research, technology, skills, and creative new ideas, LINAK helps you care for patients and healthcare staff as well as the application itself.

LINAK wins DIRA Automation Award 2018

”LINAK has developed a culture where employees, in many levels, strive to introduce more automation for the benefit of the company’s productivity and job retention”. This was part of the jury’s reasoning when LINAK won the DIRA Automation Award 2018.

Implement durable movement in yacht designs

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

LINAK introduces a complete Desk Frame solution for office desks

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

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 amount of safety features as any other patient lift.

Wastewater treatment made simpler with durable LINAK solutions

At the second largest public wastewater treatment plant in Denmark, LINAK actuators have been implemented for valve automation to achieve more uptime and ease day-to-day operation

New system set-up increases overall performance of treatment couches

Based on 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 lifting column LC3 sets the standard for vertical lifting

It is quiet, powerful and improves safety around advanced medical equipment, such as operating tables, surgery chairs and X-ray applications. The new LINAK® lifting column LC3 adds a solid lift to complex and smooth movement in modern healthcare.

Create benching solutions with your IC lifting columns

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

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

Software Development Kit enables you to tailor your own bed app

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

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

New initiatives help hospitals fight bacteria efficiently

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

Even more control with the Bed Control App

A new update to the Bed Control App includes 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 just a few simple steps.

Maximise uptime for valves in wastewater treatment plants

LINAK actuators are very easy to mount, easy to integrate, they are reliable and maintenance is obsolete. Using LINAK electric actuators may change traditional operation of valves in water and wastewater treatment plants completely.

Use the comparison chart to find the right TD4 solution

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

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Maintain adjustability of your comfort bed during power cuts

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

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

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

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

LINAK raises the bar for machine-washable healthcare products

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

A whitepaper conducted by a Danish behavioural 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/TD5 to your Bluetooth hand control

The LINAK TWINDRIVE® dual actuator TD4 and TD5 is extremely easy to pair with a wireless hand control or your smartphone via an app. A few very simple steps and your bed is ready.

DESKLIFT™ SetPack: Save time and reduce packing complexity

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

New Service Data Tool eases fault finding in adjustable healthcare applications

To support the recently launched control box CO61 and the battery BA21 for adjustable applications in healthcare, LINAK has developed a new and improved Service Data Tool (SDT).

Easy mounting with universal twist brackets

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

CO-Link™ provides full control of advanced healthcare applications

New LINAK system setup 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?

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 battery BA001

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

Get more work done every day

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

Schneider electric reduces physical burden and improves efficiency in production

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

What is it like to create designs that move?

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

The battery BA19 takes on future challenges in healthcare

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 is of 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 lead acid battery BA19 from LINAK has been developed to meet these challenges! Associated Infections (HCAI) - time and effici...

Skovby Møbelfabrik and height adjustable dining tables

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

Welcome TWINDRIVE® TD4 Standard – Next generation of dual actuators.

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

Adjustable kitchens – a pioneering journey

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 waste water treatment in Chicago

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

Imagine a world without cables

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

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

1700 mm – that's the fully extracted length for the new inline 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

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

Care - also for the nurses

The importance of good ergonomics for healthcare workers

Why you should think ergonomics into your production line

Improved ergonomics helps lessen muscle fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders.

A need for even better products

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Accuracy and profitability in the grain handling industry

Kick & Click easy cable management

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

A kitchen where cooking is more fun

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

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

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

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

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

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 innovative Kick & Click system

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

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

LINAK cancels participation in MEDICA 2020