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  • Nidec Advance Technology Joins the SATAS

    Nidec Advance Technology Corporation (“Nidec Advance Technology” or “we”) has announced today that it has joined the Semiconductor Assembly Test Automation and Standardization Research Association (SATAS).
    ■ SATAS
    The SATAS is a research and development union established in April 2024 for the purposes of realizing and implementing labor reduction, automation, and standardization of the packa

  • Nidec Appoints Michael Briggs as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Business Units to Lead the Next Phase of Transformation and Growth

    St. Louis, MO – April 1, 2026 – Nidec, a global leader in electric motors, drives, and controls powering critical industries worldwide, today announced the appointment of Michael Briggs as Chairman of the Motion & Energy Business Unit and Chief Executive Officer of the Appliance & Automotive Division, effective April 1, 2026. In this role, he will oversee a global portfolio of businesses,

  • Nidec’s Global Supply Chain Strategy: Building Resilience through Decentralization and Integration

    1. Introduction: Responding to Global Supply Risks
    In an era characterized by geopolitical tensions and supply chain volatility, the ability to ensure a stable supply of critical components has become a core competitive requirement. The Nidec Group, with 300 locations across 40 countries, addresses these challenges through a dual-pillar strategy: "Made-in-Market" where we develop, produce, and

  • Mr. Nagamori Resigns as Nidec’s Chairman Emeritus

    Nidec Corporation (TSE: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) (the “Company”) announced today that Mr. Shigenobu Nagamori, the Company’s founder, has resigned as Chairman Emeritus based on his wish today (February 26, 2026). Please see below for his message to everyone about his resignation.
    Message to All Stakeholders- For the New Chapter of Nidec -
    It has been about four months since Nidec Corporation’s st

  • Nidec Empowers a Sustainable Future Through Advanced Energy Infrastructure Solutions

    Nidec is advancing sustainability by engineering the technologies that power a more efficient, electrified world. We design and manufacture electric motors, alternators, drives, and energy solutions that help customers reduce energy consumption, improve performance, and strengthen infrastructure reliability.
    As legacy power sources are transitioning to electrification, Nidec supports the full e

  • Nidec Advance Technology to Exhibit Products at SEMICON Korea 2026

    Nidec Advance Technology Corporation today announced that it will exhibit products at SEMICON Korea 2026, which will be held at COEX Convention Center in Seoul, South Korea, from Wednesday, February 11 – Friday, February 13, 2026.
    This upcoming exhibition will witness the Company showcase, among others, its NATS series (inspection equipment to support next-generation power semiconductors (IGBT/

  • Nidec Establishes Technical Center as a Collaborative Innovation Hub for Machine Tools

    February 5, 2026 - Nidec Corporation (the “Company”) has announced the opening of its new “Technical Center” in Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. This facility will serve as a hub for the joint operations of the four group companies within Nidec’s Machine Tool Business Unit (i.e., Nidec Machine Tool Corporation, Nidec OKK Corporation, PAMA S.p.A., and Takisawa Machine Tool Co., Ltd.) (collectiv

  • Nidec Aerospace Establishes Atlanta Hub to Accelerate Electric Propulsion Innovation

    Atlanta, GA – February 3, 2026 – As part of Nidec, the world’s leading electric motor manufacturer, Nidec Aerospace is shaping the future of aviation. Early last week, Nidec Aerospace announced the opening of a new office in Atlanta, Georgia, a strategic expansion designed to accelerate the development and deployment of Electric Propulsion Units for sustainable aviation.
    The Atlanta hub streng

  • Nidec’s Kato Engineering™ Brand Celebrates 100 Years of Power and Performance

    North Mankato, Minnesota, US — January 20, 2026 Nidec Power proudly celebrates the 100th anniversary of its Kato Engineering™ brand, a longstanding leader in engineered power generation solutions. Since its introduction in 1926, Nidec's Kato Engineering™ brand has become synonymous with durability, precision, and high performance in demanding applications around the world.
    As Nidec marks this

  • Nidec Instruments Launches New Non-contact Credit Card Reader for Public Transportation Settlements

    Nidec Instruments Corporation (“Nidec Instruments” or the “Company”), a Nidec Group company, today announced the launch of a non-contact credit card reader for public transportation settlements designed exclusively for train station turnstiles and bus fare payments. The sales of this product will start in Japan in January 2026, and spread to North America, Europe, and other markets sequentially.<

  • Nidec Power Launches Certified Refurbished Generators Program to Combine Performance and Sustainability

    Angoulême, France — As a part of the Nidec Motion & Energy segment, Nidec Power announced the launch of its Certified Refurbished Generators Program in EMEA, a strategic initiative designed to give industrial Leroy-Somer™ alternators a second life while helping customers reduce costs, minimize downtime, and lower their environmental impact.
    This program offers a fast, cost-effective, and su

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