A linear motor is an electric motor that produces linear motion, as opposed to the rotary motion produced by conventional electric motors. Instead of a rotating shaft, a linear motor typically has a stationary component (often referred to as the stator) and a moving component (often referred to as the mover or slider). The mover is propelled along the length of the stator, generating linear motion.

Linear motors are often used in applications where precise and smooth linear movement is required, such as in industrial automation, semiconductor manufacturing, high-speed transportation systems (like maglev trains), and precision machining equipment. They offer advantages such as high speed, high acceleration, precise positioning, and the ability to eliminate mechanical transmission elements like belts or gears.