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Research analyst blogs
The world market for smart home energy management systems - What does this mean for connectivity suppliers?400 million smart home energy management devices will be shipped globally in five years. IMS Research analyzes the impact this will have connectivity suppliers. » more
Asia Pacific outpaces Americas in fractional HP sales into medical industryWhile America leads fractional horsepower (FHP) motors sold in medical applications, the Asia Pacific region, especially China, is closing the gap because of their growing and aging population. » more
New arrivals to the PV inverter marketThe PV inverter market has slowed down from 2011, but several companies could make a positive impact, particularly in markets like China, India, and the United States where growth is still likely. » more
Production of industrial motor controls shifting to emerging marketsBoth 2010 and 2011 set record growth levels in the industrial motor controls market, with shipments in 2011 increasing 22.3%. » more
U.S. to lead strong 2012 for Industrial Automation EquipmentThe market for industrial automation electronics equipment had a strong year in 2011, growing revenues by 12.1% » more
The European Union’s transition to IE2 efficiency low voltage motorsThe EU's transition to IE2 efficiency low voltage motors has been challenging because of the EU's inability to force compliance. » more
A review of China’s machinery production for 2010, 2011Machinery production for China in 2010 was strong, growing by 28.2%. 2011 saw a strong start in the beginning of the year before dropping in the final six months to 17%. » more
What is the future for safety networking?Safety networking is on the rise, especially in Asia, but not as fast as total networking on a global level. » more
Linear motors in a Catch-22 marketThe linear motor market is set for a recovery, but the recovery may lead to yet another downturn by the end of 2012. » more
PV module costs and prices – What is really happening now!? In light of the PV industry taking a hit in 2011 IMS Research revisits some of their past predictions and what they project for the industry in 2012. » more
China’s demand for raw materials is increasing the medium voltage motor drives market in Latin AmericaChina's growing demand for raw materials in South America has had a positive impact in the medium voltage market there, particularly in Brazil. Chile and Peru are also projected to be among the... » more
UK Government on solar back foot - Tariff confusion continuesWith feed-in tariffs (FiT) declared illegal by the UK's High Court, the PV market is in a state of flux with one of its major assets no longer being a factor. » more
Direct drive torque motors are replacing gears. But is this statistically significant?Direct drive torque motors have a greater presence in the marketplace, but overall their impact and potential threat to gearboxes is limited. » more
Bluetooth, NFC pairing togetherBluetooth joining with NFC technology will prove advantageous for both groups as they look to make greater strides in the phone market. » more
Is energy efficiency hurting the pneumatics market? Not a problem...yet!While people are becoming more environmentally aware and conscious, this hasn't led to a transition away from the pneumatics sector. It is, however, having an effect on how pneumatics are designed. » more
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