Lead Screws
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Automated Build Plate Leveling Systems
Smarter Leveling. Better Adhesion. Consistent Prints.
Automated build plate leveling systems are essential for ensuring accurate first-layer placement in 3D printing. These systems detect uneven surfaces and make real-time adjustments to the print bed, enabling superior first-layer adhesion, reducing print failures, and improving part quality across long production runs.
Helix Linear Technologies provides compact, high-precision linear actuators designed specifically for intelligent bed leveling applications. Our actuators deliver smooth, responsive motion in tight spaces, making them ideal for integration into desktop, industrial, and multi-material 3D printers.
By incorporating Helix linear motion components, OEMs and system integrators can automate the leveling process, minimize manual calibration, and enhance print reliability, especially in high-throughput or unattended production environments.
Key Benefits:
- Compact actuator designs for tight, integrated spaces
- Precision movement to maintain uniform nozzle-to-bed spacing
- Enhances first-layer quality and reduces bed adhesion issues
- Supports automatic, sensor-driven calibration systems for FDM, SLA, and resin printers
Partner with Helix to bring smarter leveling solutions to your next-generation 3D printers and deliver flawless prints, layer after layer.
Product Groups
Metric Ball Screws
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Captive Stepper Motor Linear Actuators
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Lead Screw Nuts
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Custom Motion Components for 3D Printing OEMs
At Helix Linear Technologies, we don’t build the printers. We build the motion systems that make them print with accuracy, control, and reliability. Our lead screws, ball screws, linear actuators, and anti-backlash assemblies are engineered specifically for multi-axis motion in additive environments where micro-precision, stability, and repeatability are critical.
We collaborate closely with 3D printing OEMs to align motion solutions with machine architecture, material handling requirements, and performance specifications. From compact systems to production-scale AM equipment, our components are designed to minimize vibration, reduce backlash, resist wear, and maintain reliable motion throughout continuous or high-duty operation.
Key Benefits:
✦ Custom motion components engineered for high-precision X/Y/Z movement
✦ Optimized backlash control and smooth travel for superior print quality
✦ Materials and coatings designed to withstand heat, debris, and continuous duty cycles
✦ Scalable solutions supporting industrial AM, desktop printers, robotics-integrated systems, and automated post-processing
✦ Proven support for OEM innovation in polymer, metal, and hybrid manufacturing technologies
With Helix, you're not just purchasing motion parts. You're partnering with a motion engineering team that accelerates innovation, ensures repeatability, and strengthens your competitive edge in advanced additive manufacturing. Together, let’s build the motion that builds the future.
Testimonials
Precision That Powers Automation
"Your stepper motor linear actuators deliver unparalleled performance and precision, a game-changer for our automation needs."
Alan Perry, Stryker
Driving Innovation Through Collaboration
"The level of responsiveness from your sales engineer and the innovative engineering support provided during the purchase of our custom lead screw were outstanding. Our partnership has truly elevated our product development."
Ken Matthews, Johnson & Johnson
Expert Support for Complex Medical Engineering
"Your team's customer service went above and beyond, guiding us through the intricate process of custom ball screw engineering. The result? A precision-engineered ball screw that seamlessly integrated into our medical equipment, enhancing its reliability and performance. Kudos to your expertise and exceptional support.”"
John Sidlow, GE Medical
Precision That Powers Automation
"Your stepper motor linear actuators deliver unparalleled performance and precision, a game-changer for our automation needs."
Alan Perry, Stryker
Driving Innovation Through Collaboration
"The level of responsiveness from your sales engineer and the innovative engineering support provided during the purchase of our custom lead screw were outstanding. Our partnership has truly elevated our product development."
Ken Matthews, Johnson & Johnson
Expert Support for Complex Medical Engineering
"Your team's customer service went above and beyond, guiding us through the intricate process of custom ball screw engineering. The result? A precision-engineered ball screw that seamlessly integrated into our medical equipment, enhancing its reliability and performance. Kudos to your expertise and exceptional support.”"
John Sidlow, GE Medical
