Advances in Motors and Motor Control Systems

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• In a Nutshell...
  • Study Highlights
  • Key Findings
• Scope and Methodology
  • Scope
  • Methodology

2 TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRY PRIMER

• Technology Primer
  • DC Motors
  • Brushless DC Motors
  • Linear Actuators
  • AC Motors
  • Other Types of AC Motors
  • Servo Motor Control
  • Stepper Motors
• Industry Analysis
  • Industry Developments in North America
  • Industry Developments in the Rest of the World

3 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

• Adoption Drivers
  • Market Drivers
  • Technology Drivers
• Technology Restraints and Challenges
  • Restraints
  • Challenges

4 THE INNOVATION FRONTIER: TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN ACADEMIA

• Innovation in North America
  • LOC Molecular Motors
  • Linear Motor Approach
• Innovation in the Rest of the World
  • Reversible Nanomotors
  • Software for Control Engineering
  • Synthetic Molecular Motor
  • Controllers Improved by Numerical Optimization
  • Nems-Scale Cantilevers for DNA Motor Power
  • Rotors and Bearings Interact with Supports
  • Chemistry Powers Molecular Motor
  • Molecular Motors for Transport

5 THE INNOVATION FRONTIER: TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN INDUSTRY

• Innovation in North America
  • Controller-to-Controller Communication for Distributed Control
  • Turbomachinery Blade Design Tool
  • Silicon Carbide Switches Could Power Motor Drives
  • Brushless DC motor Controller
• Innovation in the Rest of the World
  • Control-Integrated Condition Monitoring System
  • Linear Motor Innovation at Parker Automation
  • A High-Temperature Superconductor Motor

6 PATENTS AND CONTACT DETAILS

• Notable Patents
  • Notable Patents in Japan
  • Notable Patents in the Rest of the World
• Contact Details
  • Researcher Contacts 1
  • Researcher Contacts 2

7 FROST & SULLIVAN 2006 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARDS

• Excellence in Technology Award
  • Award Description
  • Award Recipient
• Product Innovation Award
  • Award Description
  • Award Recipient

8 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Database Tables
  • World Machine Tool Production (1999-2006)
  • World Semiconductor Market and Semiconductor Equipment Market (1999-2006)
  • World Car Production (1999-2006)
  • World Heavy Truck Production (1999-2006)
  • World Bus Production (1999-2006)
  • World Heavy Commercial Vehicle Production (1999-2006)
  • World Paper and Paperboard Production (1999-2006)