In entertainment
THK's products are also used in the entertainment field to help captivate and delight audiences.
Car racing arcade cabinet
Intense, believable excitement and thrills
Modern video games are more realistic than ever, letting players feel as though they really were racing cars or playing sports. Growing numbers of games include driver's seats and cockpits that actually tilt and move along with the action on the screen.
For example, this car game machine lets players feel as though they really were steering a car. Both the driver and the car are inclined or rotated to the right or left as the driver steers, and THK's LM Guides, Ball Screws and Link Balls are used in the rotary mechanism. Compact but rigid against large forces and capable of moving smoothly, THK's products give players the feel of really driving.
Products used
LM Guide
LM Guides, the first devices in the world to allow linear motion with rolling contact, are THK's primary products.
Ball Screw
Our ball screws have balls that provide rolling motion between screw shaft and nut, making them very efficient feed screws.
Link Ball
Link Balls are spherical plain bearings with a ball stud to ensure smooth operation with minimum clearance.