Abstract
Description
The global market for linear motion products was estimated to be almost $2.8
billion in 2005, and was the cumulative result of three separate and distinct
markets. These were the regional markets in EMEA, Americas and Asia Pacific
including Japan.
This report delivers detailed analysis of the market for linear motion
products in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and provides market size estimates
and forecasts to 2011 for ball screws, linear guides, rodless linear
actuators, and linear tables. The market for each product is segmented by
product design, size, industry, sales channel and geographic region, with
regional characteristics highlighted and discussed.
An analysis of the competitive environment is also provided, which includes
market shares for 2005, as well as a matrix of over 80 companies active in the
global market.
IMS' aim in writing this report is to provide marketing and technical
executives with an up-to-date comprehensive description of the market for
these products and to identify the trends that will affect this market over
the next five years.