Preface to the 2nd Edition
Twelve years have passed since the publication of the first edition of this book in 1999.
The growth in demand for linear motors is principally driven by the replacement of traditional mechanical (ball screws, gear trains, cams), hydraulic, or pneumatic linear motion systems in manufacturing processes, machining, material handling, and positioning with direct electromechanical drives. The linear motor market heavily depends on the semiconductor industry (applications) and permanent magnet industry (linear motors manufacture). A recent market study1 shows that linear motors have impacted the linear motion market less than expected. The main obstacle that makes companies reluctant to replace mechanical, hydraulic, and ...
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