Linear Motion System Market Size, Share, Opportunities, COVID 19 Impact, And Trends By Component (Linear Guides, Ball Screws, Rodless Actuators, Rod-Style Actuators, Linear Tables), By industry (Semiconductor & Electronics, Construction & Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace, Healthcare, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2022 To 2027

The global linear motion system market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.19% from a market size of US$13.885 billion in 2020 to reach a market size of US$21.095 billion by 2027.

Linear motion systems are precise, ready-to-install, and drive systems. These contain high-performance features in compact designs. The market is projected to grow during the forecast period owing to its applications across varied end-user industry verticals. For achieving high-precision motion control of machine tools and other production machinery, design engineers require linear motion systems along with integrated features that include sealing, lubrication, measuring, and braking. The main components of linear motion systems are categorized into one of three segments that include actuators, linear bearings, and control systems. A common type of actuator available in the market includes ball screws, lead screws, screw jacks, linear slides/stages/tables, electromechanical actuators, rodless cylinders, rodless mechanical actuators, short-stroke actuators, and magnetostrictive actuators. Popular linear bearings include plain, linear rolling bushings, and linear rolling guides. Plain linear bearings and bushings include sliding-contact bearings. The control systems provide continuous monitoring of the motor and system position.

The world is facing a shortage of skilled labourers due to the rise in global aging and the expansion of the economies. Hence, to tackle this situation, automation is encouraging manufacturers to keep supplying goods to fulfil customer demands. Furthermore, with growing automation, the market is projected to hold strong growth prospects during the forecast period.

The presence of companies offering innovative product portfolios is further strengthening the market growth prospects during the forecast period.

THK Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of the Linear Motion Guide mechanism. The company’s guide devices are an essential component of the mechanical and electronic systems utilized in numerous industries. The company manufactures a range of mechanical components that include ball spline, ball screws, and link balls to supply to customers globally. The company’s product portfolio of linear motion systems includes Linear Guide (Linear Motion Guide), LM Guide Actuator, Linear Bushing, LM Stroke, Slide Pack, Slide Rail, Cross Roller Guide, Cross Roller Table, Linear ball Slide, LM Roller, and many more.

Another company Hiwin Corporation is a global leader company involved in the manufacturing and distribution of linear motion and motion control products. The products comprise linear guideways, ball screws, in-stock ball screws, linear motors, and single-axis robots.

Bosch Rexroth AG offers products and solutions with linear motion technology. These include ball screw assemblies with features like effective seals, extremely quiet running characteristics, uniform function based on complete internal recirculation, a large number of balls with high load capacities, and trouble-free nut installation. The company ball rail systems offer a high dynamic rating of up to 10 m/s and 500 meters/s2. Other characteristics involve very smooth-running properties, high load capacities in all four main loading directions, long-term lubrication with several years of duration, and a minimum quantity lubrication system along with an integrated reservoir for oil lubrication. The company’s ball rail systems in miniaturized configuration have a very smooth-running characteristic with low friction and are a miniature version with very small construction.

Segmentation by Geography

On the basis of geography, North America is projected to hold a significant market share in the global linear motion system market. On the other hand, the Asia-Pacific region is predicted to hold high market growth prospects during the course of the forecast period. The growing construction activities in the North American region are fueling the market demand. For instance, the North American Construction Group is a premier provider of Heavy construction and mining fleets. The company recorded a revenue of US$168 million in the second quarter of 2022, which represents a positive growth in construction activities. Furthermore, the construction activities in the Asia-pacific region have also increased, owing to the growth in the developing nations across the region. The Asian Development Bank has approved many construction projects in Asia such as the Power Sector development project in Papua New Guinea, South Commuter Railway project in the Philippines, Himachal Pradesh Rural Drinking water improvement, the livelihood project in India, and many more. these recent developments in the construction sector are major drivers’ ins boosting the market for linear motion systems.

Key Developments

• Timken company in February 2019, Timken company announced the acquisition of the Rollon Group. The Rollon Group is headquartered in Italy with major operations in Germany, the United States, and China, and is a pioneer with exceptional expertise and highly customized linear motion solutions. The acquisition offers a mutual opportunity for growth. With Rollon Group under its shelter, the Timken company aims to enter the robotics and light industrial markets. The company is also focused on strengthening its presence in the rail and aerospace industries, and further aims to increase its geographical footprint. Furthermore, the two companies complement each other well on the basis of geography.
• In May 2020, IMI PLC, a Birmingham-based flow control solution company acquired the German automation firm Bahr Modultechnik. The acquisition aimed at achieving IMI’s strategy of breakthrough engineering for a better world. Additionally, the German-based company supported IMI to deliver a power agnostic offering of an electric linear motion system.
• In February 2021, Delta Line SA and Helix linear technologies announced a global strategic partnership. This partnership aims to combine Delta Line’s motion solution products and services with Helix Linear technologies. The Helix linear technologies will offer its engineering and advanced manufacturing capabilities in linear motion systems.

COVID-19 Impact on Linear Motion System Market

The global linear motion market system experienced a neutral impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the temporary closure of electronic and semiconductor manufacturing and the woodworking industry, the growth of linear motion systems was hindered. Although, the technological advancement through partnerships and acquisitions among market players, aided the market expansion in the post-pandemic period. Further, the speed to deliver automation equipment to the end users is becoming a high priority hence the overall market for linear motion systems is expected to grow in the forecast period.

Linear Motion System Market Scope:

Segmentation:

• By Component
  • Linear Guides
  • Ball Screws
  • Rodless Actuators
  • Rod-Style Actuators
  • Linear Tables
• By Industry
  • Semiconductor & Electronics
  • Construction & Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Healthcare
  • Others
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Israel
    • UAE
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Thailand
    • Taiwan
    • Others

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the size of the global linear motion system market?
A1. Linear Motion System Market was valued at US$13.885 billion in the year 2020.

Q2. What will be the linear motion system market size by 2027?
A2. The global linear motion system market is anticipated to reach a market size of US$21.095 billion by 2027.

Q3. What are the growth prospects for the linear motion system market?
A3. The linear motion system market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.19% over the forecast period.

Q4. What factors are anticipated to drive the linear motion system market growth?
A4. The linear motion system market is projected to grow during the forecast period owing to its applications across varied end-user industry verticals.

Q5. Which region holds the largest market share in the linear motion system market?
A5. North America is projected to hold a significant share in the global linear motion system market.

THK Co., Ltd

NSK Ltd.

Hiwin Corporation

Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd.

Bosch Rexroth AG

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

The Timken Company

SCHNEEBERGER Holding AG

Thomson Industries, Inc.

Kollmorgen