Nidec Corporation :: Electric Motors, Drives & Related Mechatronic Systems

Nidec Corporation is the world’s leading comprehensive drive technology company, specializing in the design and manufacture of electric motors, drives, and related mechatronic systems. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, Nidec has grown into a global powerhouse with production and sales operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company supplies critical motion and power components for a wide range of industries, including automotive, appliance, industrial equipment, robotics, and renewable energy.

Nidec’s robot-based products center on high-performance motors and drive solutions that power robotic systems rather than complete robots. The company offers precision servo motors, brushless DC motors, and integrated motor-gearbox-controller modules specifically engineered for industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and service robots. Key technologies include its Zignear® position-detection system for high-accuracy motor control, compact high-torque motors for robot joints, and scalable solutions for AGV navigation and mobile robotics. Nidec also provides thermal management solutions and custom mechatronics packages that support next-generation service robots, autonomous material handling, and advanced automation applications. These components deliver the reliability, efficiency, and precision required for high-speed, high-volume robotic operations across manufacturing, logistics, and emerging mobility sectors.

Through continuous innovation and a strong focus on electrification and automation, Nidec Corporation enables customers to build more efficient, intelligent robotic systems while helping industries transition toward sustainable and automated production.