World Standard and Special Machine Tool Markets : Competitors Move into New Segments

The performance of machine tools in industry has always been dependent upon the economy, so the industry has suffered in recent years because of the recession. However, with economic indicators showing positive signs in the United States and Europe, the world market for standard and special machine tools is likely to improve. This report provides forecasts and analyses for segments including: boring; drilling; gear cutting; turning; grinding; milling; bending and forming; forging; punching and shearing; laser; and other metal forming machine tools; machining centres; other metal cutting tools; presses; coordinate measuring machines; electrical discharge machines; electrochemical machines; and waterjet machines. Forecasts by geographic region (US, Europe, Pacific Rim, and Rest-of-the-World) are included for each segment, as are forecasts by end-user (automotive, aerospace/defence, industrial/electric machine and equipment, and other industries). The forecast period is 1989-1999.