The global linear slides market size was estimated at USD 2.73 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2024 to 2030. The expansion of the global market for linear slides is propelled by the growth in infrastructure within the electronics and automotive domains, along with a growing need for automated industrial material handling. Tailored for high-demand scenarios needing precision, rigidity, and strength, these slides find usage across diverse sectors, including aerospace, medical, and printing.

Linear slides, also referred to as linear-motion bearings or linear guides, facilitate fluid, no-resistance movement on a singular axis. These devices enable straight movement across three-dimensional axes in various applications, including robotics, actuators, sensors, and machine tools. The exerted frictional force is influenced by the contact surface's load and its coefficient of friction. Liquid ball slides exhibit a notably low friction coefficient due to stainless steel ball rollers and needle rollers being resistant to corrosion.

Linear slides Market Segments Highlights:

• The ball bearing segment of the market was valued at USD 2.06 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 3.15 billion by 2030. Ball bearings are linear slides that use balls to support the load and provide smooth motion.
• The factory automation segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 31.31% in 2023. Factory automation is a significant application area for linear slides, where they play a crucial role in enabling precise and efficient motion control in various manufacturing processes. 
• The automotive segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 34.57% of the market in 2023. The automotive industry is a significant end-user of linear slides, which are used in various applications, including machine tools, factory automation, manufacturing, assembly, and vehicle testing
• Asia Pacific accounted for the largest revenue share of 39.26% in 2023. This growth is attributed to the expansion of the automotive, electrical, and electronics industries and the region's construction activities.

Segments Covered in the Report

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global linear slides market report based on product, application, end use, and region:

• Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
  • Ball Bearing
  • Roller Slides
    
    
• Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
  • Factory Automation
  • Medical Tools
  • Packaging Tools
  • Machine Tools
  • Food & Beverage Assembly
  • Others
    
    
• End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
  • Food & Beverage
  • Automotive
  • Packaging
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Others
    
    
• Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Australia
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
  • Middle East & Africa

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