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Research analyst blogs
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
Final ruling from NHTSA would save three lives every week*It is almost three years since the U.S. “Kids and Transportation Safety Act” was passed to prevent accidents while reversing, prompted by consistently high numbers of fatal accidents involving young... » 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
North American International Auto Show - Analyst perspectiveAlastair Hayfield provides some insights on the latest developments in the automotive industry from the North American Industrial Auto Show in Detroit » 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
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
Could PV installations really have reached 26 GW in 2011?The simple answer is yes. Certainly enough modules and inverters were sold, and if installations really did hit 7.5 GW in Germany then this would undoubtedly mean that at least 26 GW was installed... » more
UK PV module price watch - Supply chain prices respond to feed-in tariff chaosAlthough the UK saw record demand for PV modules up until the December 12th Feed-in tariff cut, on average December saw module prices in the UK decline in response to the heavy cuts that took place,... » more
A review of machinery production growth for 2011, 2012IMS looks back on their initial projections for machinery projections in 2011 and projections going forward in 2012. » more
CES 2012 is on our doorstep!An overview of upcoming events in 2012 including the CES show in Las Vegas and the Consumer Telematics Show. » more
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