Following the press days that featured the unveiling of numerous innovations, including a firsthand view of Nidec’s recently announced smallest-of-its-kind ADAS sensor fusion unit and integrated Electric Power Steering (EPS) powerpacks, the trade days have begun with an inaugural speech by German Chancellor Angela Merkel on September 14. This year’s IAA is held under the slogan “Future now” and fo
Nidec Corporation is announcing the production design of a fully integrated ECU (Electronic Control Unit) and electric motor for Electric Power Steering (EPS Power-pack). This is a synergy product that combines the technologies of Nidec Corporation and Nidec Elesys Corporation that specializes in electronic control units.
So far, electric wet runner water pumps with canned motors have been the predominant technology within the automotive industry. NGPM identified a big improvement potential regarding robustness against blocking, outer size and efficiency. For that reason, a new family of dry runner water pumps without canned motors is being developed.
Today, Nidec announced that it has developed a new sensor fusion unit—the world’s smallest sensor of its kind—integrating a monocular camera and a millimeter wave radar. The new sensor can be placed on the windshield behind the mirror just like a monocular camera, solving problems associated with front grille installation of millimeter wave radars.
Today, Nidec announced the design concept of a Traction motor system (e-axle), which includes e-machine, inverter and gear-box. Due to the increasing demand of the electrification of passenger vehicles, Nidec has developed this system targeting PHEV and Electric Vehicles.
Today, Nidec, a leading manufacturer of electric motors and peripheral equipment with operations in 43 countries, announced that its automotive division will exhibit at the International Motor Show (IAA) to be held in Frankfurt am Main, September 2017. Visitors to our booth will be greeted with a display of our latest ADAS, powertrain, chassis and vehicle body-related products and technologies.