Thomson Aerospace and Defense is supplying ball screw solutions for all types of precision guided munitions. Our unique ability to integrate the motor and ball screw to meet weight and space requirements has made Thomson a leader in smart weapons control actuation systems. Currently fitted to JDAM, SDB, Javelin, Meteor, AIM9x, and Fire Shadow (to name a few), we are a truly global supplier to the US & NATO countries.  We’re well positioned to provide cost effective solutions - delivered on time, with the highest quality and reliability. Contact us at our US or EU facility so we can provide the ideal cost effective solution - whatever your demands.

• Stand alone components or integrated assemblies
• Proven / qualified designs to meet application needs and cost objectives
• Global manufacturing footprint / offsets (US & EU)
• High volume low cost  manufacturing capability

Call us today to get the most out of your ball screw and actuator applications.

Why Thomson Aerospace & Defense?

Capability. We have the expertise to handle the design, development, analysis, qualification and manufacturing of ball screws – or the entire electromechanical actuator. Involve us early and benefit long-term.

Solutions. Our products are built from proven, tested technology capable of meeting the strictest requirements. You can rely on our components to withstand harsh environments in the most rugged A&D applications.

Partnership. Our early involvement and integration mean improved design, superior delivery times, and lower development costs for you. Your engineers can focus on core competencies when you let Thompson A&D leverage ours.

Pedigree. We leverage more than 70 years of A&D engineering and application experience and knowledge. Our products are built from proven, tested technology capable of meeting the strictest requirements. Our global manufacturing footprint is unique in the industry, ensuring cost-effective, timely delivery.

Thomson Aerospace & Defense Capabilities

Manufacturing and Product

• Corrosion Resistant Stainless Steels
• New Heat Treat Methods Supporting Increased Hardness Specifications
• Materials Designed  To Lower Cost Of Ownership
• Health Monitoring / On Demand Maintenance
• Jam Resistant Recirculation Methods
• Multiple Sites / Global Footprint
• Low cost footprint to support long term commercial needs
• High volume experience and capability
• AS9100 Certified

Design Engineering

• Finite Element, Structural, Thermal and Environmental Analysis, maintainability
• 3D Solid Modeling using Unigraphics along Pro-Engineer™

Support Systems Engineering

• Process and Project Management
• Risk Management
• Integrated Logistics Support
• Reliability / Maintainability Engineering
• Integrated Technical Manuals (IETM)

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

• Design to cost
• New manufacturing Methods
• Value Engineering Execution
• Fast Prototyping Capabilities

Test Engineering / Facilities

• Test Development
• Endurance, Efficiency, No-Load Torque and Backlash tests
• Static Fatigue and Strength tests
• Environment testing: Salt Spray, Sand and Dust
• Qualification
• Analysis
• Support

Quality Engineering

• Manuals, CMM's
• FA
• Support
• DFEMA
• FMEA
• PFMEA