Motion
Controllers control the velocity and position of machines. These
controllers can be implemented with the help of both analog and
digital computers. A motion controller comprises of load, prime
mover, sensors and controlling machine for proper functioning of
prime mover and load. Moreover, it is used to accomplish speed
accuracy, increased position, fast reaction time, smooth movements,
cost reduction, integrated automation, improved efficiency and
consistency, elimination of hazards and better diagnosis and
troubleshooting among others. These devices incorporate high force
magnet materials, precise dimensional tolerance and innovative design
machines. Motion controllers are widely used in printing, packaging,
textile, assembly industries, semiconductor production and many other
automation systems.
The
key driving factors for motion controllers market are increasing
venture by manufacturing companies and rising concern for industrial
safety. Moreover, immense developments of automation market along
with rapid globalization have collectively increased the demand for
huge production capacity within limited time frame. Thus there has
been a surge in implementation of automation systems in industries
worldwide. Different geographical drivers are also accountable for
the growth of this market. In addition, demand from developing
countries, such as India, China and Brazil are expected to create
opportunities for motion controllers market in the future. However,
high manufacturing cost and lack of skilled workers are hindering the
growth of the market. This challenge has to be addressed by
manufacturers in order to ensure efficient applications of motion
controllers.
Global
motion controllers market can be broadly classified on the basis
of technology, application and geography. By technology, the market
for motion controllers has been broadly segmented into computerized
numerical control and general motion control. Usage of these
controllers is much simpler in general motion control machines
compared to computerized numerical control machines. The market can
be subdivided by application into automotive, machinery
manufacturing, logistics, aerospace and defense, electronics and
semiconductor, food and beverage, medical, paper and printing, oil
and gas and energy. Machinery manufacturing, logistics and
electronics and semiconductor are the major sectors which are
expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period
from 2015 to 2021. The major reason is attributed to potential demand
for process automation and industrial safety in these sectors. By
geography, the global market for motion controllers has been
classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the
World.
In
the present scenario, the market for motion controllers is
dominated by Asia Pacific in terms of revenue, followed by North
America and Europe. The major factor responsible for potential
development of this market in Asia Pacific is huge adoption of these
devices coupled with rapid technological advancement. However, North
America and Europe is anticipated to grow at a significant rate in
the future, primarily due to huge investment by manufacturing
industries along with increase in industrialization.
Some
of the major players in this market are Schneider Electric
(France), Siemens AG (Germany), Parker Hannifin Corp. (U.S.), Yaskawa
Electric Corp. (Japan), ABB Ltd. (Switzerland), Moog Inc. (U.S.),
Bosh Rexroth AG (Germany), Altra Industrial Motion Corporation
(U.S.), Dover Motion Systems (U.S.) and Rockwell Automation (U.S.).
No comments:
Post a Comment