Contents:

-1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY --Scope and Methodology ---Overview ---Scope of the Research Service ---Research Methodology --Key Research Findings ---Technology Snapshot ---Key Technologies and Innovations ---Analyst Insights -2 MOTION CONTROL AND DRIVE SYSTEMS--TECHNOLOGY PRIMER --Technology Snapshot ---Types of Motion Controllers ---Types of Drive Technologies --Technology Analysis ---Traditional and Recent Motion Control Systems ---Single Axis versus Multiaxis Drive Systems -3 MOTION CONTROL AND DRIVE SYSTEMS--APPLICATIONS OVERVIEW --General Overview ---Common Motion Control Network Applications ---Successful Motion Control Applications-–Technical Requirements --Assessment of Application Areas ---Packaging Flexibility Enhanced through Motion Control ---Semiconductor Manufacturing ---Blow Molding Optimization ---Automotive and General Manufacturing -4 TECHNOLOGY IMPACT AND ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS --Technology Impact Analysis ---Current and Future Trends ---Technology Roadmap --Technology Adoption Factor Analysis ---Technology Drivers ---Technology Challenges -5 GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS --Developments in US ---Novel Electric Motor Design ---Integrated Stepper Motors ---Harmonic Linear Drive --Developments Outside US ---Motion Control at the Nanolevel ---CANopen Drives for CNC Platform Flexibility ---Dual-Standard Servo Drive ---Positioning and Synchronization Using Motion Control Software ---Liquid Cooled Drive ---Nanomotor Controlled by Temperature Differences -6 PATENT ANALYSIS AND KEY CONTACTS --Patent Analysis ---Recent Patents ---Patent Analysis --Key Contacts ---Research Contacts ---Corporate Contacts -7 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE --Database Tables ---Machine Tools Production--World (2003 to 2013) ---Industry Electricity Consumption--World (2002 to 2012) ---Industrial Water Consumption--World (2002 to 2012) ---Number of Manufacturing Enterprises--World (2002 to 2012) ---Industry GDP Contribution--World (2002 to 2012)