Lead Screws
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Dual-Material Tool Changer Modules
Print Smarter. Switch Faster. Expand Possibilities.
Dual-material 3D printing unlocks the ability to combine different filaments like support and model, flexible and rigid, and color variations within a single build. Tool changer modules enable this capability by automatically switching between extruders or print heads with speed and precision.
Helix Linear Technologies offers compact, high-accuracy linear actuators and rails engineered for multi-head switching systems. Our motion solutions ensure consistent nozzle alignment, repeatable tool docking, and fast material transitions, minimizing downtime and improving print quality across complex builds.
From desktop IDEX systems to industrial multi-head printers, Helix components can be customized for tool weight, switching frequency, and spatial constraints, enabling your machine to handle more materials with fewer limits.
Key Benefits:
- High-repeatability motion for accurate extruder/tool head alignment
- Fast switching cycles to improve overall print time
- Compact, modular actuator designs fit tight print environments
- Supports dual-, quad-, and multi-tool print architectures
Let Helix help you bring advanced multi-material capabilities to your printers with motion systems designed to keep you flexible, fast, and future-ready.
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
