Preparing the published article.
Component Localisation: Progress and Limits
Where the supply base is strong, and where it is not.
General picture
| Category | Status | Buying advice |
|---|---|---|
| Harmonic reducers | Widely available locally | Usable in mid-load applications |
| RV reducers | Improving | Check life data for heavy duty |
| Servo and drives | Broad coverage | Verify compatibility with the controller |
| Force sensors | Improving quickly | Ask about calibration and drift |
Selection principles
- Match the source to the risk: critical processes need proven components.
- Ask for life, accuracy-retention and failure data, not adjectives.
- Keep interfaces and mounting replaceable so alternatives stay open.