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.

Chapter 1 Introduction, Scope & Methodology

1.0 Introduction & Research Objectives
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 Industry Scope
- 1.1.5 By Product Size (Force or Torque)
- 1.1.6 By Geographic Region
- 1.1.7 By Sales Channel
- 1.1.8 By Number of Axes (for Linear Motor Systems only)
1.2 Report Content
1.3 Research Methodology
- 1.3.1 Base Year & Forecast Methodology
- 1.3.2 Data Collection Methods & Sources
1.4 Economic Forecast Assumptions
- 1.4.1 The Relevance of GDP, Industrial Production & Manufacturing Series
- 1.4.2 The Inclusion of Only the Top 50 Countries in Terms of GDP
- 1.4.3 The Approach to Developing Forecasts for Key Economic Series
- 1.4.4 Average Selling Price (ASP) Assumptions & Unit Volume Analysis
1.5 Exchange Rates

Chapter 2 The Worldwide Market for Direct Drives

2.0 Introduction
- 2.0.1 Format for Statistical Representation
2.1 Underlying Growth Analysis for the Worldwide Market
- 2.1.1 Worldwide Economic Assessment
- 2.1.2 Industry Sectors that Contribute to Underlying Market Growth
2.2 General Worldwide Direct Drive Trends
- 2.2.1 Product Specific Trends
- 2.2.2 New Application Trends
- 2.2.3 Pricing Trends
- 2.2.4 Magnetic Components
2.3 The Worldwide Market for Direct Drives
- 2.3.1 The Worldwide Market for Linear Motors by Product Type
- 2.3.2 The Worldwide Market for Direct Drives by Product Size
- 2.3.3 The Worldwide Market for Direct Drives by Industry Sector
- 2.3.4 The Worldwide Market for Direct Drives by Geographic Region
- 2.3.5 The Worldwide Market for Direct Drives by Sales Channel
- 2.3.6 The Worldwide Market for Direct Drives by Number of Axes
- 2.3.7 The Worldwide Market for Direct Drives by Accuracy
2.4 The Competitive Environment for Direct Drives
- 2.4.1 Acquisitions, Mergers & Strategic Partnerships
- 2.4.2 World Direct Drive Market Share Analysis
- 2.4.3 Company Matrix

Chapter 3 The EMEA Market for Direct Drives

3.0 Introduction
3.1 Underlying Growth Analysis for the EMEA Region
- 3.1.1 EMEA Economic Assessment
- 3.1.2 Industry Sectors that Contribute to Underlying Market Growth
3.2 The EMEA Market for Direct Drives
- 3.2.1 The EMEA Market for Direct Drives
- 3.2.2 The EMEA Market for Linear Motors by Product Type
- 3.2.3 The EMEA Market for Direct Drives by Product Size
- 3.2.4 The EMEA Market for Direct Drives by Industry Sector
- 3.2.5 The EMEA Market for Direct Drives by Geographic Region
- 3.2.6 The EMEA Market for Direct Drives by Sales Channel
- 3.2.7 The EMEA Market for Linear Motor Systems by Number of Axes
- 3.2.8 The EMEA Market for Linear Motor Systems by Accuracy
3.3 The Competitive Environment for Direct Drives in EMEA
- 3.3.1 The Structure of the EMEA Supplier Base
- 3.3.2 EMEA Direct Drive Market Share Analysis

Chapter 4 The Americas Market for Direct Drives

4.0 Introduction
4.1 Underlying Growth Analysis for the Americas Region
- 4.1.1 Americas Economic Assessment
- 4.1.2 Industry Sectors that Contribute to Underlying Market Growth
4.2 The Americas Market for Direct Drives
- 4.2.1 The Americas Market for Direct Drives
- 4.2.2 The Americas Market for Linear Motors by Product Type
- 4.2.3 The Americas Market for Direct Drives by Product Size
- 4.2.4 The Americas Market for Direct Drives by Industry Sector
- 4.2.5 The Americas Market for Direct Drives by Geographic Region
- 4.2.6 The Americas Market for Direct Drives by Sales Channel
- 4.2.7 The Americas Market for Linear Motor Systems by Number of Axes
- 4.2.8 The Americas Market for Linear Motor Systems by Accuracy
4.3 The Competitive Environment for Direct Drives in Americas
- 4.3.1 The Structure of the Americas Supplier Base
- 4.3.2 Americas Direct Drive Market Share Analysis

Chapter 5 The Asia Pacific Market for Direct Drives

5.0 Introduction
5.1 Underlying Growth Analysis for the Asia Pacific Region
- 5.1.1 Asia Pacific Economic Assessment
- 5.1.2 Industry Sectors that Contribute to Underlying Market Growth
5.2 The Asia Pacific Market for Direct Drives
- 5.2.1 The Asia Pacific Market for Direct Drives
- 5.2.2 The Asia Pacific Market for Linear Motors by Product Type
- 5.2.3 The Asia Pacific Market for Direct Drives by Product Size
- 5.2.4 The Asia Pacific Market for Direct Drives by Industry Sector
- 5.2.5 The Asia Pacific Market for Direct Drives by Geographic Region
- 5.2.6 The Asia Pacific Market for Direct Drives by Sales Channel
- 5.2.7 The Asia Pacific Market for Linear Motor Systems by Number of Axes
- 5.2.8 The Asia Pacific Market for Linear Motor Systems by Accuracy
5.3 The Competitive Environment for Direct Drives in Asia Pacific
- 5.3.1 The Structure of the Asia Pacific Supplier Base
- 5.3.2 The Asia Pacific Direct Drive Market Share Analysis