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  • Nidec-Shimpo Launches AGV with Vision-Based Navigation System

    Nidec-Shimpo announces the launch of a new addition to its S-CART brand of automated guided vehicles (AGV). The new AGV is outfitted with a vision-based navigation system that utilizes Visual SLAM technology developed by Canon Inc.

  • Nidec's E-Axle Drives GAC NE’s New EV

    Nidec's 150 kW E-Axle model (Ni150Ex) has made its way into another car in GAC NE's lineup of electric vehicles. The new EV—the third model in GAC NE's Aion series—driven by Nidec's traction motor system was launched recently in June this year and goes by the name Aion V.

  • Nidec Dominates Institutional Investor’s Annual Rankings of Best IR Companies in Japan

    Nidec Corporation ranked No.1 in all 4 categories, which are Best CEOs, Best CFOs, Best IR Professionals, Best IR Programs in the Electronics/Components business sector on Institutional Investor’s 2020 All-Japan Executive Team. This is the eighth consecutive year of being ranked No.1 on Institutional Investor’s All-Japan Executive Team rankings.
    2020 All-Japan Executive Team is a survey execute

  • Nidec to acquire the Delta production line from Secop Austria

    Nidec Corporation (TSE: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement with Secop Austria GmbH on March 31, 2020, by which Nidec will acquire the Delta production line from Secop through the Company’s sub-subsidiary Nidec Global Appliance Italy S.r.l. and its Austrian company.

  • Monthly Nidec Report - Nidec's CSR

    As the world unites behind the goal of "realizing a sustainable society," Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) becomes more important than ever. Against this backdrop, the Nidec group is strengthening its efforts in the three areas of environmental, social, and governance, in addition to its core mission of striving to provide products and services that contribute to overcoming societal challe

  • Nidec Adds 200 kW and 50 kW Models to its Lineup of EV Traction Motor Systems

    Nidec has added two new models to its lineup of traction motor systems for electric vehicles: a 200 kW model for the D and E segments (large family cars and full-size / executive cars) and a 50 kW model for the A segment (micro / city / kei cars). With the addition of these two new models, the company's E-Axles can now be used by an estimated 98% of all electric passenger vehicles.

  • Monthly Nidec Report - Changing agriculture with drones

    The need to save labor and boost productivity in Japan's agricultural sector has become an urgent issue due to the aging and decreasing farming population. Set against this backdrop, Yamaha Motor's agricultural spraying drone launched in March 2019 is gathering attention as a possible solution. Read about the development of the motor that drives the propellers of the drone.

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