Abstract
Description
The global market for linear motion components was estimated to be almost
$2.8billion in 2005, with over a quarter of all products sold into the machine
tool industry. The market for pre-assembled rodless linear actuators was
estimated to be much smaller in comparison but expected to show high levels of
growth over the next few years as a result of sustained penetration of these
products into an increasingly broad range of industries
These are some of the many findings from the latest IMS study of the worldwide
market for linear motion products. The report provides market size estimates
and forecasts to 2011 for ball screws, linear guides, rodless linear
actuators, and linear tables, and shows market segmentation by product design,
product size, industry, accuracy, and geographic region.
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
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. The full world report is comprised of three regional
volumes, EMEA, Americas, and Asia Pacific, which constitute separate Chapter s
of the study; however, these Chapter s are available individually when
required.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter 1 - Introduction, Scope & Methodology
1.0 Introduction
- 1.1 Scope
- 1.1.1 Scope Boundaries
- 1.1.2 Point of Measurement for Market Value
- 1.1.3 Product Scope
- 1.1.4 Definition of Size Classification
- 1.1.5 Definition of Accuracy Classification
- 1.1.6 Definition of Industry Sectors
- 1.1.7 Geographic Region
- 1.1.8 Sales Channel
- 1.2 Report Content
- 1.3 Research Methodology
- 1.3.1Base Year & Forecast Methodology
- 1.3.2 Data Collection Methods & Sources
- 1.4 Forecast Assumption
- 1.4.1 The Machinery Production Yearbook Methodology
- 1.4.2 Average Selling Price (AS62P) Assumptions & Unit Volume Analysis
- 1.5 Exchange Rates
Chapter 2 - The Worldwide Market for Linear Motion Products
2.0 Introduction
- 2.1 General Worldwide Linear Motion Trends
- 2.1.1 Product Specific Trends
- 2.1.2 New Application Trends
- 2.1.3 Pricing Trends
- 2.2 The Worldwide Market for Linear Motion Products
- 2.2.1 The Worldwide Market for Linear Motion Products by Product Type
- 2.2.2 The Worldwide Market for Linear Motion Products by Industry
- 2.3The Competitive Environment for Linear Motion Products
- 2.3.1Acquisitions, Mergers & Strategic Partnerships
- 2.3.2Estimated Worldwide Market Shares for Suppliers of Linear Motion
Products
- 2.3.4Company Profile Matrix
Chapter 3 - The EMEA Market for Linear Motion Products
3.0 Introduction
- 3.1The EMEA Market for Linear Motion Products
- 3.1.1The EMEA Market for Linear Motion Products by Product Type
- 3.1.2The Worldwide Market for Linear Motion Products by Design
- 3.1.3The EMEA Market for Linear Motion Products by Industry
- 3.1.4The EMEA Market for Linear Motion Products by Geographic Region
- 3.1.5The EMEA Market for Linear Motion Products by Sales Channel
- 3.1.6The EMEA Market for Linear Motion Products by Size
- 3.1.7The EMEA Market for Linear Motion Components by Accuracy
- 3.1.8 The EMEA Market for Linear Tables by Number of Axis
- 3.2Estimated EMEA Market Shares for Suppliers of Linear Motion Products
Chapter 4 - The Americas Market for Linear Motion Products
4.0 Introduction
- 4.1The Americas Market for Linear Motion Products
- 4.1.1The Americas Market for Linear Motion Products by Product Type
- 4.1.2The Worldwide Market for Linear Motion Products by Design
- 4.1.3The Americas Market for Linear Motion Products by Industry
- 4.1.4The Americas Market for Linear Motion Products by Geographic Region
- 4.1.5The Americas Market for Linear Motion Products by Sales Channel
- 4.1.6The Americas Market for Linear Motion Products by Size
- 4.1.7The Americas Market for Linear Motion Components by Accuracy
- 4.1.8The Americas Market for Linear Tables by Number of Axis
- 4.2Estimated Americas Market Shares for Suppliers of Linear Motion Products
Chapter 5 - The Asia Pacific Market for Linear Motion Products
5.0 Introduction
- 5.1The Asia Pacific Market for Linear Motion Products
- 5.1.1The Asia Pacific Market for Linear Motion Products by Product Type
- 5.1.2The Worldwide Market for Linear Motion Products by Design
- 5.1.3The Asia Pacific Market for Linear Motion Products by Industry
- 5.1.4The Asia Pacific Market for Linear Motion Products by Geographic
Region
- 5.1.5The Asia Pacific Market for Linear Motion Products by Sales Channel
- 5.1.6The Asia Pacific Market for Linear Motion Products by Size
- 5.1.7The Asia Pacific Market for Linear Motion Components by Accuracy
- 5.1.8The Asia Pacific Market for Linear Tables by Number of Axis
- 5.2 Estimated Market Shares for Linear Motion Products
Appendix 1 - GDP and Related Machinery Production Growth Forecasts
Appendix 2 - Company Profile Matrix