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Digistart D4-D5, the new generation of electronic controllers for fixed speed applications

Digistart D4-D5, the new generation of electronic controllers for fixed speed applications

The Nidec Leroy-Somer Digistart soft starter has been upgraded and brings fresh features with the D4 and D5 ranges. The new series are designed to better meet the productivity needs of fixed-speed equipment, and incorporate the latest control and protection technologies as well as embedded intelligence functions. The new starters not only start and stop the machines accurately and efficiently, the

CONTROL TECHNIQUES PROMOTES TECHNOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY BY TAKING PART IN THE 3BEE “ADOPT A HIVE” PROJECT

CONTROL TECHNIQUES PROMOTES TECHNOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY BY TAKING PART IN THE 3BEE “ADOPT A HIVE” PROJECT

As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Control Techniques Italy have decided to focus their attention on issues of sustainability and circularity, by supporting an initiative that blends technology, innovation, and commitment to the environment.
Control Techniques, a part of the Nidec group, who are leaders in the design, development, and manufacture of high-performance and highly effic

Nidec and Embraer announce joint venture agreement to develop Electric Propulsion System for emerging aerospace industry

Nidec and Embraer announce joint venture agreement to develop Electric Propulsion System for emerging aerospace industry

Kyoto, Japan – June 18th, 2023 – Japan’s Nidec Corporation (TSE: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) and Brazil’s Embraer (B3: EMBR3, NYSE: ERJ) today announced an agreement to establish a joint venture company, called Nidec Aerospace LLC (hereunder “JV”), to develop Electric Propulsion Systems for the aerospace sector. The transaction combines the complementary synergies and distinct areas of expertise of two w

Nidec and Renesas Collaborate on  Semiconductor Solutions for Next-Generation E-Axle for EVs

Nidec and Renesas Collaborate on Semiconductor Solutions for Next-Generation E-Axle for EVs


June 5, 2023 ―Nidec Corporation (TSE: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) and Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) have agreed to join forces on the development of semiconductor solutions for a next-generation E-Axle (X-in-1 system) that integrates an EV drive motor and power electronics for electric vehicles (EVs).
Today’s EVs are increasingly adopting the 3-in-1 unit called E-Axle, which integra

Nidec Drive Technology Launches Ultra-flat Actuators with Precision Control Reducer FLEXWAVE

Nidec Drive Technology Launches Ultra-flat Actuators with Precision Control Reducer FLEXWAVE

Nidec Drive Technology Corporation (“Nidec Drive Technology”) announced today that is has launched ultra-flat actuators that house FLEXWAVE, a precision-control reducer, and a motor.

With society aging and the birthrate declining, there is a growing need for power assisting suits to support people at hard labor, senior citizens, and people with disabilities. Though still small, the power-a

Nidec Executes Stock Transfer Agreement on Nidec Copal Electronics’ Acquisition of Midori Precisions

Nidec Executes Stock Transfer Agreement on Nidec Copal Electronics’ Acquisition of Midori Precisions

Nidec Corporation (TSE: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) (the “Company” or “Nidec”) announced today that it passed a resolution in the meeting of the Board of Directors held on March 15, 2023 (Japan time) on the purchase by Nidec Copal Electronics Corporation, a subsidiary of the Company, of all the shares of Midori Precisions Co., Ltd. (“Midori Precisions”), a company that develops, manufacturers, and sells

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For Everything That Spins and Moves

​Nidec was established in Kyoto, Japan in 1973 by its Chairman Shigenobu Nagamori. In 1979, Nidec became the first company in the world to successfully commercialize a direct drive spindle motor for HDDs based on a brushless DC motor. Since then, the company has grown into a world-leading comprehensive motor manufacturer encompassing approximately 300 subsidiaries employing over 100,000 people throughout the world and with annual sales exceeding $10B. Nidec's motors, drives, generators and related products are found in a diverse range of applications including computers, smartphones, home appliances, automobiles, manufacturing plants, robots and more.

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