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 Asia Pacific, including Japan, 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.
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 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
- 5.2Estimated Asia Pacific Market Shares for Suppliers of Linear Motion Products

