Industrial automation and intelligent upgrades are accelerating, providing broad development prospects for the linear motor module market

A linear motor module, also known as a linear module (motor) or linear motion module (motor), is an integrated device composed of components such as a grating ruler, linear motor, linear guide rail, and Hall sensor. Based on structure, linear motor modules can be divided into single-axis and multi-axis types, while based on motor type, they are categorized into iron-core and coreless modules. The working principle of a linear motor module is to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy for linear motion, enabling precise linear movement without relying on any transmission mechanism.

Compared to traditional screw-type modules, linear motor modules have advantages such as better responsiveness, simpler structure, faster reaction speed, longer service life, higher positioning accuracy, more flexible automation, and stronger adaptability to long-stroke applications. Currently, they are widely used in production line handling equipment, electronic positioning and handling equipment, cutting machines, spraying equipment, soldering machines, printing equipment, inspection devices, battery slicing, stacking, and packaging equipment. They have broad applications in fields like photovoltaics, electronics, food, pharmaceuticals, industry, and manufacturing.

With the deepening trend of intelligent and automated transformation in China’s industrial and manufacturing sectors, linear motor modules have become key components for efficiently achieving high-speed, precision manufacturing in automated equipment. The market demand for these modules is growing alongside the expansion of the domestic industrial automation equipment market. In 2021, the market size for China’s industrial automation equipment reached 258.34 billion RMB, with a year-on-year growth of 24.1%. According to the industry research center’s report on the market outlook for linear motor modules from 2023 to 2028, the market size for China’s linear motor modules reached 1.02 billion RMB in 2021, representing a year-on-year growth of 5.8%.

In terms of sub-segments, iron-core linear motor modules are suitable for point-to-point positioning tasks, mainly used in applications like laser cutting, CNC machines, and semiconductor equipment. In 2023, they accounted for 68% of the domestic market, making them the dominant product. Coreless linear motor modules, which are suited for smooth trajectory tasks, are mainly used in food packaging machinery, textile machinery, and medical devices, holding 32% of the market in 2023.

Industry analysts note that the main domestic linear motor module companies include East Motor, G-Gan Intelligent, Xiangyin Transmission, Zhiying Intelligent, Jiayi Intelligent, Aips Automation, Rito Technology, Tongmao Electronics, Tailai Automation, and Feichuang Linear Module. Local companies have captured significant market share, leveraging geographic and cost-effectiveness advantages, and have achieved a high level of localization. Among them, East Motor, G-Gan, Xiangyin, Zhiying, and Feichuang are the top five companies, collectively holding 25% of the market in 2023. However, the domestic linear motor module market remains fragmented, with no clear market leader having both technological and scale advantages, indicating that there is still substantial growth potential in the future.