Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-05-01 02:09Industry Overview - The general motion control (GMC) industry in China is experiencing a significant transformation towards high-end and intelligent manufacturing, leading to increased demand for motion control technology [1][13] - The market size of the general motion control industry in China is projected to reach 28.233 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 11.76% [1][13] - High-performance, multi-axis synchronous, and intelligent motion control systems are becoming mainstream, aligning closely with the core needs of manufacturing upgrades [1][13] Industry Development History - The development of the general motion control industry in China has gone through five stages, starting from the introduction of automation technology in the late 20th century to the current phase of deep integration with emerging technologies like AI and IoT [4][5][6] - The initial stage (1990s to 2001) saw reliance on imported technology, while the period from 2001 to 2005 marked the emergence of domestic brands like GSK Technology, which broke foreign monopolies [4][5] - The rapid development phase (2005 to 2014) was characterized by increased R&D investment and improvements in product performance, allowing domestic companies to enter mid-to-high-end markets [5][6] Industry Chain - The upstream of the general motion control industry includes raw materials, core components, and production equipment, while the midstream focuses on manufacturing motion control products [8][9] - The downstream consists of industries such as industrial robots, machine tools, semiconductors, and packaging machinery, which are the primary customers for motion controllers [8][9] Market Size - The demand for general motion control technology is significantly driven by the acceleration of China's manufacturing sector towards high-end and intelligent solutions [1][13] - The integration of new sensors, actuators, and control chips enhances control precision and response efficiency, facilitating the transition from traditional dedicated controllers to open and reconfigurable controllers [1][13] Key Companies' Performance - The market is currently characterized by a "three-legged" competition among domestic and foreign brands, with companies like Inovance Technology and GSK Technology making significant strides in the mid-to-high-end market [15][20] - GSK Technology reported a revenue of 251 million yuan in 2023 for its core control components, while Inovance Technology achieved a market share of 28% in the servo system market by 2024 [15][20] Industry Development Trends - The future of the general motion control industry in China is expected to focus on high performance, multi-axis synchronization, and intelligent adaptive control, driven by the push for smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 [22] - The application of motion control technology is expanding beyond traditional sectors to include new energy vehicles, medical devices, and smart home technologies [23][24] - Domestic brands are projected to capture over 70% of the market share, with an accelerated pace of domestic substitution and intensified competition against foreign brands [25]