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North American Variable Speed Drive Markets, Executive SummaryIntroduction to the North American Variable Speed Drive MarketIntroduction to the North American Variable Speed Drive MarketSummary of Major FindingsMarket Growth, Opportunities, and Total ForecastAnalysis by Major SegmentCompetitive AnalysisTechnologiesConclusionsConclusionsNorth American Variable Speed Drive Markets, Market Engineering Research MethodologyResearch ScopeObjectives and PurposeReport Structure and Market SegmentationMarket Engineering Forecasting MethodologyOverviewStrategic Significance of the Market Engineering ForecastJudging Credibility and Accuracy of Market Engineering ForecastsForecast AssumptionsGlossary of TermsList of AcronymsNorth American Variable Speed Drive Markets, Industry ChallengesIdentification of Challenges Facing the Variable Speed Drive IndustryIdentification of Challenges Facing the Variable Speed Drive IndustryMechanical and Hydrostatic Markets Hindered by User Transition to Electrical Variable Speed DrivesDecreased Market Revenues from DC and Stepper Products Impedes Market PotentialPerceived Lack of Need Hinders Transition to Electrical Variable Speed DrivesHidden Costs Associated with Electrical Variable Speed Drives Obstructs Adoption of the ProductsDemand for Customized OEM Equipment Commands Engineering ExpertiseIncreasing Market Competition Reduces Growth Potential for Smaller-Sized CompaniesAdvanced Technology Stimulates Manufacturer IngenuityLack of End-User Knowledge Stifles New Applications in the Electrical Speed Drives MarketIncreasing Internet Sales Forcing Manufacturers to Implement Logistical StrategiesInflux of Inexpensive Foreign Products Provokes Price ReductionsMarket Engineering Measurement Analysis of the Total Variable Speed Drive IndustryIntroductionIntroductionMarket Engineering Research Measurement SystemMarket Engineering Research Measurement SystemMarket AgeRevenuesPotential RevenuesBase Year Market Growth RateForecast Period Market Growth RateUnitsReplacement RateAverage PricePrice RangePrice SensitivityCompetitorsDegree of CompetitivenessDegree of Technical ChangeCustomer SatisfactionCustomer LoyaltyMarket Engineering Research for the North American Electrical Variable Speed Drive Market 1996-2006Total Market Segment AnalysisMarket Overview and DefinitionsMarket Engineering Research Measurement SystemMarket Engineering Research Measurement SystemMarket Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecasts (1996-2006)Pricing Trend AnalysisCompetitive StructureStrategic Analysis and Forecasts of the AC Electrical Variable Speed Drive MarketMarket Overview and DefinitionsMarket Engineering Research Measurement SystemMarket Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecasts (1996-2006)Other Market and Technology TrendsPricing Strategy and Trend AnalysisCompetitive StructureStrategic Analysis and Forecasts of the DC Electrical Variable Speed Drives MarketMarket Overview and DefinitionsMarket Engineering Research Measurement SystemMarket Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecasts (1996-2006)Pricing Strategy and Trend AnalysisCompetitive StructureStrategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Servo Motor Controls MarketMarket Overview and DefinitionsMarket Engineering Research Measurement SystemMarket Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecasts (1996-2006)Other Market and Technology TrendsPricing Strategy and Trend AnalysisCompetitive StructureStrategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Stepper MarketMarket Overview and DefinitionsMarket Engineering Research Measurement SystemMarket Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecasts (1996-2006)Pricing Strategy and Trend AnalysisCompetitive StructureStrategic Analysis and Forecasts of End-User MarketsStrategic Analysis and Forecasts of End-User MarketsMarket Engineering Research for the North American Hydrostatic Variable Speed Drive Market 1996-2006Total Market Segment AnalysisMarket Overview and DefinitionsMarket Engineering Research Measurement SystemMarket Engineering Research Measurement SystemMarket Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecasts (1996-2006)Pricing Strategy and Trend AnalysisCompetitive StructureStategic Analysis and Forecasts by Product TypeStategic Analysis and Forecasts of End User MarketsMarket Engineering Research for the North American Mechanical Variable Speed Drive Market 1996-2006Total Market Segment AnalysisMarket Overview and DefinitionsMarket Engineering Research Measurement SystemMarket Engineering Research Measurement SystemMarket Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecasts (1996-2006)Pricing Strategy and Trend AnalysisCompetitive StructureStategic Analysis and Forecasts of End User MarketsNorth American Variable Speed Drive Markets, Market Engineering StrategyMarket Engineering Strategic RecommendationsMarket Engineering Strategic RecommendationsCorporate ManagementMarketing DepartmentResearch and DevelopmentMarket Engineering Awards for the North American Variable Speed Drive Market Frost & Sullivan's 2000 Market Engineering AwardsFrost & Sullivan's 2000 Market Engineering AwardsMarket Engineering AwardsMarket Engineering AwardsAward Category: Internet E-Commerce InnovationAward Category: Merger & Acquisition StrategyAward Category: Market Engineering LeadershipAward Category: Product Quality Leadership