In entertainment
THK's products are also used in the entertainment field to help captivate and delight audiences.
Car racing arcade cabinet
Realistic, exciting and intensive thrills
Modern video games are more realistic than ever, letting players feel as though they really are 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 are steering a car. Both the driver and the car are inclined or rotated to the right or left as the driver steers, with THK's LM Guides, Ball Screws and Link Balls being used in the rotary mechanisms. Compact but rigid against large forces involved and capable of moving smoothly, THK's products give players the feel of real driving.
Products used
LM Guides
LM Guides, the first devices in the world to allow linear motion with rolling contact, are THK's primary products.
Ball Screws
Our ball screws have balls that provide rolling motion between screw shaft and nut, making them very efficient feed screws.
Link Balls
Link Balls are spherical plain bearings with a ball stud to ensure smooth operation with minimum clearance.