About

Our story / ViscoMotion

Built by Experience.
Driven by Precision.

ViscoMotion wasn't born in a boardroom—it was built in a workshop. We are a small, New Jersey-based business making practical lubrication tools for the people who keep modern machines moving.

Our journey began in 2016 with a single Anet A8, when every successful print required patience, bed leveling, firmware tuning, troubleshooting rough bearings, and learning platforms like OctoPrint on a Raspberry Pi.

Early Anet A8 build laid out on a workshop table
2016: the first build, the first lessons.
01 / Origin

Every print was a lesson.

As the years went on, our passion for precision led us beyond Cartesian machines and into Delta printers, including the Anycubic Kossel. Each platform taught us something different about motion systems, maintenance, reliability, and the importance of proper lubrication.

While technology evolved, one thing never changed: precision machines still depend on proper maintenance.

Smooth motion is earned—one adjustment, one test, and one careful application at a time.
Early 3D printer workshop build
An early machine built, tuned, and maintained by hand.
Two early 3D printers in a workshop
Real machines. Real maintenance. Real feedback.
02 / Years of testing

Proof comes from the work.

Like many makers, we started by testing products already on the market. We experimented with different lubricants, application methods, and maintenance routines across countless hours of real-world printing.

Some products worked well. Others did not meet our expectations. Every success—and every failure—helped us understand what truly matters: smooth motion, long-lasting protection, and clean application.

The first person to test alongside us was a close friend who introduced us to 3D printing and operated a small print farm here in New Jersey. His honest feedback, paired with years of hands-on experience, helped shape the standards we follow today.

01 / TESTCompare lubricants and application methods on working equipment.
02 / REFINELearn from wear, residue, friction, and the details others overlook.
03 / STAND BEHINDOffer only what meets the standard we expect on our own machines.
03 / Why ViscoMotion

Modern machines still move.

Today, desktop manufacturing is faster, smarter, and more accessible. Brands like Bambu Lab, Creality, and others have made printing easier than ever.

But regardless of how advanced a machine becomes, bearings still move. Linear rails still wear. Lead screws still require maintenance.

Reliable motion will always require reliable lubrication. That's where ViscoMotion comes in.

Linear rail bearing and hardware on a workbench
Motion hardware is where precision becomes tangible.
04 / Our mission

Keep the machines that make things moving.

Our mission is simple: provide premium lubrication products that help makers, engineers, manufacturers, and professionals keep their machines performing at their best.

From our first printer to yours—thank you for trusting ViscoMotion.