Market Trends of Linear Motor Industry
Optimum Control Characteristics of Linear Motors to Propel the Growth of the Market Studied
- A high-performance linear motion system enables performance requirements to be met precisely and adapts to industry-specific applications. As a result, linear motion system manufacturers focus on unique designs to achieve optimized control and better-traversing quality. This also enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to optimize 'cogging,' a force ripple occurring frequently in iron-core linear motors.
- Growing demands for dynamic characteristics of linear motors are encouraging manufacturers to collaborate and cooperate with automation specialists to achieve their objectives. There is a rising demand for lightweight linear servo drives, which can be more energy efficient than conventional mechanical drive systems and with solid control technology.
- Sophisticated motion controllers and servo drives provide enhanced control characteristics to the motion of the linear motor. OEMs are, therefore, introducing new modular designs in linear motors through innovation. Linear motors with best-in-class control technology offer faster, precise, and reliable motion control capabilities for various applications. The advantage of linear motors in terms of stiffness and frequency response compared to traditional motors is anticipated to propel the global linear motor market growth.
- There is a growing demand for linear motors in the electronics and semiconductor industries for applications such as wafer handling, inspection, testing, assembly, and packaging, among others. The ability of the linear drives to effectively control the challenges, such as high precision, high dynamics, and low maintenance, in the electronics and semiconductor industries, enables authorities to secure long-term, sustainable competitive advantages.
- As the global electronics industry evolves, the need for microchips is proliferating. The growing establishment of semiconductor manufacturing hubs worldwide has increased the demand for robotics and automation to produce microchips. High-control linear motors can assist through a wide range of semiconductor applications from the wafer level, through inspection to pick and place and measurement requirements.
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Asia Pacific Expected to Dominate the Global Linear Motor Market
- The Asia Pacific region accounts for the world's largest industrial automation market. The International Federation of Robotics states that China is the largest adopter of industrial robotic systems in Asia Pacific, followed by Japan. High accuracy, speed, and responsiveness are likely to boost the demand for linear motors in robotics, CNC machines, and automation systems.
- Industries in Asia Pacific have adopted the U-shaped linear motor for the pick and place procedure to avoid damaging materials during production. Linear servo drives feature a customized development platform for precise pick and place motion. The personalized development platform enhances operational speed and efficiency while achieving precise control.
- The Asia Pacific linear motor market presents significant growth opportunities for many countries. Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand are some of the most preferred sites for relocating electronics companies. India and Vietnam have become important hubs in recent years, mainly due to their low labor costs and proximity to crucial final markets.
- The Fourth Industrial Revolution involved equipping factories with advanced hardware and software that promoted greater efficiency. With rapid advancements in Industry 4.0, Southeast Asian countries are incorporating digital technology in manufacturing to improve productivity. According to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, Singapore recently announced a ten-year roadmap to grow its manufacturing sector by 50 percent by the end of this decade. Similarly, Malaysia plans to increase its industrial productivity by 30 percent within the same time.
- Growing trends of advanced manufacturing and Industry, 4.0 in Asia Pacific will provide opportunities for businesses in the linear motor market to achieve operational accuracy and efficiency, thereby promoting regional market growth.
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