ELECTRIC VENEER LATHE

Embodiments of an electric linear actuator may include a roller screw assembly， an electric motor coupled to the roller screw assembly， and a linear transducer operatively coupled with the roller screw assembly. The motor may be configured to drive the roller screw assembly to extend and retract another component， such as a rod. In some embodiments， the linear transducer may be configured to detect a position of the rod. The roller screw assembly may be coupled directly to the motor via a gear coupling， with the motor disposed generally in axial alignment with the roller screw assembly. Other embodiments disclosed herein include a veneer lathe carriage with electric linear actuators and corresponding apparatuses， methods， and systems.