Nidec Corporation

Nidec Corporation, founded in Kyoto, Japan, in 1973 by Shigenobu Nagamori, is a global manufacturer of electric motors and related components. The company began as Nippon Densan Corporation with only four employees in a small prefabricated hut, driven by a passion to become the world's leading company in its field. A significant milestone was the successful commercialization of a spindle motor for an eight-inch hard disk drive in 1979, establishing Nidec as a key player in the global computer market. The company's growth has been substantially fueled by mergers and acquisitions, including the acquisition of the American company Torin Corporation's axial-flow fan business in 1984.

Nidec develops, manufactures, and sells an extensive range of products, from small precision motors to large-scale industrial motors. Its business is segmented into several key areas: small precision motors (used in hard-disk drives), automotive products, home appliance motors, commercial and industrial motors, and machinery. The company holds the largest global market share for the spindle motors that power hard-disk drives and for electric power steering motors. Its products are integral to various applications, including automobiles, home appliances, IT equipment, robotics, and industrial machinery. Nidec's business model revolves around the manufacturing and sale of these motors and electronic components to a diverse client base across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company operates through approximately 340 group companies in 46 countries.

The product portfolio includes brushless DC motors, which are known for being quieter, more efficient, and longer-lasting than conventional motors. In the automotive sector, Nidec provides motors for power steering, brakes, and traction motor systems for electric vehicles (EVs), known as E-Axles. For commercial and industrial applications, the company offers motors for elevators and ships, as well as smart microgrid systems. Nidec has also expanded into robotics, producing motors and servo motors that enable precise control and movement for automated systems. The firm's revenue is generated through the sale of these diverse products to manufacturers and businesses globally.

Keywords: electric motors, spindle motors, brushless DC motors, automotive motors, E-Axle, industrial motors, precision motors, motor manufacturer, electronic components, robotics motors, motion control, thermal management, power generation, automation systems, mechatronics, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), electric power steering, hard disk drive components, commercial motors, home appliance motors