Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/18/2014 -- A drive is an adjustable speed device that regulates the speed and direction of motors. The adjustment is made by varying the current flow through the motor. Drives are classified into two broad categories based on the type of current: AC drives and DC drives. AC drives are used to control AC electric motors, while DC drives are used for DC electric motors. Drives are widely used in Manufacturing industries to regulate and control electrical devices such as fans, conveyors, machine spindles, and pumps during the production processes.

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global DC Drives market to grow at a CAGR of 44.99 percent over the period 2013-2018.

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The Global DC Drives market can be segmented into two categories based on products: Low-end Drives and Medium-range Drives.

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TechNavio's report, the Global DC Drives Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global DC Drives market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key Regions

- Americas
- APAC
- EMEA

Key Vendors

- ABB
- Schneider Electric
- Siemens

Other Prominent Vendors

- Beijing Leader & Harvest Electric Technologies
- Danfoss Group
- Emerson Electric
- Fuji Electric Holdings
- Hiconics Drive Technology
- Hitachi
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Rockwell Automation
- Toshiba
- Yaskawa America

Market Driver

- Demand from APAC Region
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Market Challenge

- Continuous Decline in Vendors' Profit Margins
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Market Trend

- Demand for End-to-end Systems
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Key Questions Answered in this Report

- What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be?
- What are the key market trends?
- What is driving this market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in this market space?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

Companies Mentioned in this Report: ABB, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Beijing Leader & Harvest Electric Technologies, Danfoss Group, Emerson Electric, Fuji Electric Holdings, Hiconics Drive Technology, Hitachi, Mitsubishi Electric, Rockwell Automation, Toshiba and Yaskawa America

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