According to statistics released by the Motion Control Association, global shipments for motion control products grew by 9% to $3.05 billion in 2014. Motion controllers remained the hottest product category, growing 34% to $152 million in 2014, while actuators and mechanical systems also had a strong year, increasing 12% to $467 million. Some other notable growth rates were sensors and feedback devices at 11% to $116 million, and AC drives at 10% to $365 million.