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Where is Motion Control Headed?

Posted October 28, 2007 7:16 AM by Sharkles

The five-year worldwide outlook for general motion control (GMC) markets indicates a 7% annual growth rate, reaching nearly $8 Billion. Modular drive and motor components are replacing outdated systems with flexible integrated solutions. High precision GMC systems experience the fastest growth — a core element in the machinery used to produce semiconductor components. How are you making use of motion control?

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Re: Where is Motion Control Headed?

11/17/2007 3:33 PM

With every other industry going for automation motion control does have tremendous growth , precise positioning is need of an hour were there is no excuse for error , with genetics and nano technology taking over by storm motion control will be driving force and should be ready , may be 14 -16 % growth

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