Insights

Roller Screws vs Ball Screw

When designing high performance linear motion systems, engineers often find themselves comparing roller screws and ball screws. Both technologies convert […]

Insights

What Is An Electric Actuator?

An electric actuator is a mechanical device that converts electrical energy into mechanical motion to control or move a system. […]

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Events

Olsen Exhibits for the First Time at the 26th International Armoured Vehicles Conference

Olsen Actuators & Drives is proud to announce its first appearance at the 26th Annual International Armoured Vehicles Conference 2026, […]

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NewsEvents

A Year of Events

This year has been non-stop for a range of industry events for Olsen Actuators & Drives; the team has exhibited […]

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What Are Netzer VLS Encoders?

The Netzer VLS Series Encoders are a range of non-contact absolute position sensors, dedicated for LEO mission. The encoders are […]

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Olsen Actuators & Drives Touchdown at Space Tech Expo 2025

The Olsen Actuators & Drives team was proud to showcase the latest space rated electro-mechanical actuator technology at Space Tech […]

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Olsen Actuators & Drives Signs ALT Bearings Partnership Agreement

Daresbury, November 2025 – Olsen Actuators & Drives are delighted to announce their new partnership agreement with ALT Bearings. Located […]

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Olsen Actuators & Drives Appoints Jenny Jones as Managing Director to Lead Next Phase of Growth

Daresbury, October 2025 – Olsen Actuators & Drives, a market leader in roller screw electro-mechanical actuators and motion control, is […]

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Olsen Actuators & Drives excited to return to Space Tech Expo Europe

Olsen Actuators & Drives is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at Space Tech Expo Europe 2025 for […]

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Olsen Actuators Showcases Defence Innovation at DSEI 2025

Olsen Actuators & Drives was proud to showcase our innovative electro-mechanical actuator technology at DSEI UK 2025, one of the […]

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From Design to Delivery of Mission Critical Actuators for RBSL

Daresbury, September 2025 – Olsen Actuators and Drives have successfully delivered a series of development Commanders Armoured Sight Hood actuators […]

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Olsen Actuators & Drives to Exhibit at DSEI UK 2025

Olsen Actuators & Drives are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at DSEI UK 2025, held at the […]