Some of the top level results from the study include:
- The world market for direct drives is forecast to grow by 10.6% over the
forecast period 2004-2009.
- EMEA is the largest region for linear motor components; conversely the
largest market for linear motor systems is Asia Pacific.
- The Asia Pacific region is forecast to experience the highest levels of
growth for direct drives.
- Customers are moving from purchasing linear motor components to purchasing
linear motor systems.
- Major industry sectors for direct drives include: semiconductor machinery,
machine tools, electronics and electronics assembly, and flat panel display
machinery.
These are highlights of some of the many findings from the latest IMS Research
study on the worldwide market for direct drives. The report provides market
forecasts and analysis of the market in EMEA, the Americas, and Asia Pacific
for three different products: linear motor components, linear motor systems,
and torque motors. For each of the above segmentations the report is further
sub-divided by: product type (for linear motors only), product size, industry
sector, geographic region, sales channel, and number of axis (for linear motor
systems only). A detailed analysis of these results, which are provided both
in terms of revenues and unit shipments, is also included.
An analysis of the competitive environment is also provided, including market
shares for 2004, as well as a matrix of companies active in the market.
This study is ideal for anyone looking for a detailed quantitative analysis of
the worldwide direct drives market. This includes manufacturers looking to
enter the direct drives market, or develop a product range in this market, as
well as companies looking to break into new regional markets, as well as
investment bankers and VC's.
View Cart
