TBI Motion Technology

What TBI Motion Technology does

TBI Motion Technology (全球傳動科技股份有限公司) is a Taiwanese manufacturer of precision mechanical transmission components, founded in 1986 and publicly listed on Taiwan's OTC market since 2012 (TPE:4540). The company specializes in rolling contact motion systems using steel ball recirculation technology, with a portfolio centered on five core product lines: linear guides, ball screws, ball splines, rotary series components, and single-axis actuators. Its products are used in semiconductor capital equipment, medical devices, robotics, factory automation, EV manufacturing, and machine tools. TBI Motion also produces intelligent and specialty variants, including the IntelliSafe Smart Self-Lubricating Safety Ball Screw Module with embedded accelerometer-based anomaly detection and a patented anti-detachment safety mechanism, plus self-lubricating TR series and ball chain CR series offerings.

The company operates a B2B hardware sales model through direct sales from its Taiwan headquarters and wholly-owned sales subsidiaries in the United States (Fullerton, CA) and China (Suzhou, Jiangsu). Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contract structures typical of industrial OEMs, and customer relationships are supported by regional sales engineers and technical service teams. TBI Motion holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, plus TIPS (Taiwan Intellectual Property Management System) certification obtained in 2024, and operates from a single integrated manufacturing facility in Shulin, New Taipei City, that has received NT$1 billion in cumulative investment since 2013.

The company is family-controlled, with the Li family holding majority ownership through related investment entities led by Chairman Li Qingkun. It maintains a global employee base of approximately 1,063 people as of 2025, including an international professional sales team operating under the Quanchuan Intelligent Technology subsidiary. Recent strategic priorities include expansion into the humanoid robot component market with small-batch shipments beginning June 2026, sustainability initiatives including the largest rooftop solar array in New Taipei City under a partnership with Kaiyang Energy, and continuous product line refreshes such as the IntelliSafe platform and Square Ball Screw Nut SQ series launched in April–May 2026.

Name

TBI Motion Technology

Legal name

全球傳動科技股份有限公司

Website

https://tbimotion.com.tw

Company type

Public

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

TBI Motion Technology is a Taiwan-based, family-controlled manufacturer founded in 1986 that produces precision ball screws, linear guides, ball splines, and rotary motion components for industrial OEM customers in semiconductor, medical, robotics, automation, and EV sectors across Taiwan, the United States, and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Linear Motion Components

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

SIC

Ball & Roller Bearings (3562), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAGAM

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHAGAG

Actuators & Motion Devices (Linear, Rotary, Electric Actuators for Motion Control)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

SECONDARYIMAGACAH

Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Motors, Drives & Motion Control (Motors, VFDs, Servos)

SECONDARYIMAHAGAJ

Motion Control Electronics & Controls (Controllers, Drivers, Feedback Interfaces)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHAHAG

Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Industrial Automation & Robotics Equipment

Keywords

• Ball screws manufacturing
• Linear motion components
• Precision transmission parts
• Linear guide systems
• Motion control products

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Motion Control Components Sales: Manufacturing and sales of precision mechanical transmission components including ball screws, linear guides, ball splines, rotary series, and single-axis actuators sold to industrial customers globally.
2. Custom/Standard Components: Both standard and custom-engineered motion control components for specific industrial applications in semiconductor, medical, robotics, and automation equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TBI Motion Technology manufactures and sells precision mechanical transmission components — primarily ball screws, linear guides, ball splines, rotary series products, and single-axis actuators — used to convert rotary motion into linear motion in industrial machinery. The company produces both standard catalog items and custom-engineered variants for semiconductor capital equipment, medical devices, robotics, and factory automation applications, with global sales subsidiaries in the USA and China.

Product overview

TBI Motion Technology is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of mechanical transmission components founded in 1986, specializing in motion control products. The product portfolio centers on five core product lines: Linear Guides (線性滑軌) using ball recirculation technology for smooth, low-friction linear motion; Ball Screws (滾珠螺桿) that convert rotational to linear motion; Ball Splines (滾珠花鍵) for high-load torque transmission; Rotary Series (旋轉系列) enabling combined rotary and linear motion; and Single Axis Actuators (單軸機器人) integrating guides and screws. The portfolio includes specialty variants such as the Intelligent SR Series (智慧型 SR 系列) with sensor integration capability, Self-Lubricating TR Series (自潤式 TR 系列) eliminating external piping, and Ball Chain CR Series (滾珠鏈帶 CR 系列) for reduced heat and noise. Ball screw variants span High-Speed End Caps Circulation, Internal Circulation, External Circulation Heavy Load, Miniature, Ground Shaft End, and Flangeless configurations. Supporting components include linear ball bearings, slide shafts, support units, couplings, lock nuts, timing belts/pulleys, and bellows. The company also offers 2D/3D CAD download services and product selection tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Linear Guides (線性滑軌) Ball recirculating linear guides providing smooth, low-friction linear motion with high positioning accuracy, rigidity, and high-speed capability. Sold to industrial machine builders in machine tools, semiconductor equipment, and automation systems.
• Ball Screws (滾珠螺桿) Mechanical components that convert rotary motion to linear motion using recirculating steel balls. Offer longer life, higher efficiency (drive torque only 30% or less of sliding screws), fine feed control within 0.1 micrometers, zero backlash, and high rigidity. Sold to industrial OEMs in automation, semiconductor, machine tool, medical, solar, and parking equipment industries.
• Ball Splines (滾珠花鍵) Mechanical components with large load capacity using Gothic arch 40-degree contact angle design, providing zero backlash in rotation direction and high sensitivity for torque transmission applications. Sold to industrial automation and machine tool builders.
• Rotary Series (旋轉系列) Rotary motion components including rotary ball screws, rotary ball splines, and rotary ball screw/spline combinations that enable both rotation and linear motion from a single shaft. Features 40-degree contact angle, high lead design for high-speed smooth operation, low noise, and integrated nut-bearing design. Sold to industrial automation and machine tool OEMs.
• Single Axis Actuators (單軸機器人) Integrated units combining linear guides and ball screws with optimized U-shaped rail cross-sections for space savings and reduced assembly time. Sold to industrial automation system integrators and machine builders.
• Intelligent SR Series Linear Guides (智慧型 SR 系列) Smart linear guides with optimized end cover oil nozzle design, internal structure optimization for improved oil circuit coverage, side markings for quick specification identification, and reserved space for sensor element integration. Sold to automation customers requiring sensor-enabled condition monitoring.
• Ball Chain CR Series Linear Guides (滾珠鏈條 CR 系列) Ball chain linear guides featuring low heat generation due to oil film formation between chain and balls, chain circulation lubrication, low noise operation, and uniform load distribution. Sold to high-speed automation customers.
• Self-Lubricating TR Series Linear Guides (自潤式 TR 系列) Self-lubricating linear guides with polymer oil storage material between end covers and dust seals, eliminating the need for external oil piping. Features enhanced dust protection with dual-layer wiper design and metal reinforced scraper plates. Sold to customers requiring maintenance-free operation in harsh environments.
• End Caps Circulation High Speed Ball Screws (端蓋式循環高速系列) High-speed ball screws with end cap circulation design, Dm-N values exceeding 150,000, special circulation design for smooth operation even at high leads, and patented dust protection. Sold to high-speed automation and machine tool customers.
• Internal Circulation Ball Screws (內循環系列) Internal circulation ball screws with compact design, driving torque at 1/3 of sliding screws, fine feed control within 0.1 micrometers, zero backlash, and high rigidity. Sold to precision automation and semiconductor equipment customers.
• External Circulation Heavy Load Ball Screws (外循環重負荷系列) External circulation ball screws designed for heavy loads and high speeds with low-noise circulation design, zero backlash, and high rigidity. Sold to heavy-duty machine tool and industrial automation customers.
• Miniature Series Linear Guides and Ball Screws (微型系列) Miniature linear guides and ball screws for small equipment. TH-N series features standard end and bottom dust seals with dual-row Gothic arch ball contact at 45-degree contact angle. TM-W wide miniature series offers ±1 micrometer/1000mm precision. Sold to small-format medical, electronics, and precision instrument OEMs.
• Ball Spline SL/SG/SO Series (SL/SG/SO 系列) Ball spline series available in factory-assembled and separate-shipment configurations. SL and SG series feature Gothic 40-degree contact for high rigidity and large load capacity. SO series offers smallest installation space with cylindrical outer tube design. Sold to industrial automation and machine tool customers.
• Linear Ball Bearings (直線軸承) Linear motion bearings with ball-to-outer-sleeve contact design for minimal friction. Available in standard and extended types with or without circular or square flanges. Sold to industrial machinery OEMs as supporting components.
• Ball Screw Support Units (螺桿支撐座) Fixed side (FK, BK, EK) and floated side (FF, BF, EF) support units for ball screw mounting applications. Sold as accessories for ball screw installations.
• Flexible Couplings (聯軸器) Flexible couplings (SRJ) for power transmission between misaligned shafts. Sold as motion transmission accessories to industrial machinery OEMs.
• Precision Lock Nuts (鎖定螺帽) Precision lock nuts with internal thread design providing strong locking force. YSF features 30-degree thread angle with three-point locking. YSR has radial three-point locking with thin profile. YSRN has square design for 90-degree fixation. Sold as fastening components for ball screw installations.
• Timing Belts and Pulleys (同步皮帶與皮帶輪) Synchronous timing belts and pulleys for precise timing and high-efficiency power transmission. Super Torque series for high torque transmission; trapezoidal tooth type for high-precision light-load applications. Sold as transmission accessories to industrial machinery OEMs.
• Linear Guide Bellows (線性滑軌伸縮護套) Bellows for linear guides that protect against dust, oil, water, and foreign objects in special operating environments. Sold as protective accessories for linear guide installations.
• Square Ball Screw Nut SQ Series (方形螺帽 SQ 系列) New ball screw nut featuring end-cap circulation design for high-speed feed conditions and an integrated nut mounting bracket to simplify the user assembly process. Sold to industrial OEMs requiring compact ball screw assemblies.
• IntelliSafe Smart Self-Lubricating Safety Ball Screw Module Smart self-lubricating safety ball screw module integrating intelligent monitoring via a high-sensitivity accelerometer and predictive algorithms to detect abnormal wear, self-lubricating functionality to eliminate external piping, and a patented anti-detachment safety mechanism for controlled shutdown during screw failure. Sold to safety-critical industrial automation customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dm-N values exceeding 150,000 for high-speed ball screw applications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kaiyang Energy Co., Ltd. (开阳能源股份有限公司)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Solar energy system installation partnership for TBI Motion's Shulin factory roof as part of New Taipei City's Green Energy Rooftop Program. Currently the largest rooftop solar power system in New Taipei City, providing renewable energy and遮陽 benefits while reducing indoor temperatures and air conditioning energy consumption.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NTN Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of bearings, ball screws, and linear motion components. Competes with TBI in industrial automation and machine tool markets, with broader product portfolio and established automaker relationships.
• SKF Group: Swedish global leader in bearings, seals, and linear motion products. Competitor in precision linear motion components serving industrial, automotive, and semiconductor end markets, with significantly larger scale and global distribution.
• Bosch Rexroth: German global leader in factory automation, motion control, and linear motion technology. Serves directly overlapping semiconductor, robotics, and industrial automation end markets with a much broader systems and components portfolio.
• Nachi-Fujikoshi: Japanese manufacturer offering ball screws, linear guides, bearings, and machine tools. Overlaps with TBI in linear motion components for semiconductor and automation applications, with established global brand recognition.
• Schaeffler Group: German-headquartered automotive and industrial supplier with a substantial linear motion and ball screw product line. Competes with TBI in machine tools and automation, with much broader R&D resources and global manufacturing footprint.
• THK Co., Ltd. Japan-based global leader in linear motion systems (ball screws, linear guides, actuators) and the inventor of the linear guide way. Operates at significantly larger scale than TBI and sets industry technology benchmarks across semiconductor, machine tool, and robotics applications.
• NSK Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of ball screws, linear guides, and bearings with a broad industrial portfolio. Competes with TBI in precision motion components for machine tools and semiconductor equipment, but at substantially larger scale and broader product breadth.

Emerging players

• Rollix (Defontaine Group): European manufacturer of linear motion and slewing ring products. Competes with TBI in select precision motion applications, primarily serving European industrial automation customers.

Direct peers

• Hiwin Technologies: Taiwan-based direct competitor and leading manufacturer of linear motion components including ball screws, linear guides, and linear actuators. Most direct comparable as a fellow Taiwanese precision motion component specialist serving semiconductor, medical, and automation end markets.

Regional players

• Samick THK: Korean manufacturer of linear motion components including ball screws and linear guides, with primary focus on the Korean and Asian markets. Comparable product overlap with TBI but regional rather than global competitive presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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