Technology & Case Studies

Research And Development Bases

Aiming to be the world's No.1 manufacturer of comprehensive drive technology, Nidec runs research and development bases in order to contribute to a wide range of industrial sectors through global collaboration. Nidec staff at the Research Laboratory and Technical Centers are engaged in motor R&D to benefit society.

Central Technical Laboratory

This is a specialized organization that supports the HDD spindle motor business, the core business behind our growth, and that exploits expansion of applied technologies of FDBs (Fluid Dynamic Bearings).

Nidec Shin-Kawasaki Technology Center

This laboratory has bases in Japan (Kawasaki City) to enhance and fortify our basic research activities as well as expand the field of applied studies.

Shiga Technical Center

In the automotive motor field, the laboratory is functioning as the direction center of the In-vehicle Motor Business Unit that is responsible for research and development, product design, development of production technology, manufacturing of motors, and support of the plant during expansion.

Dalian Technical Center

While maintaining a close relationship with the Shiga Technical Center, the Center leads our efforts to develop new Chinese markets by maximizing its advantage of being near the production base

Nidec Keihanna Technology Center

Nidec Keihanna Technology Center is a facility that strengthens the manufacturing foundation to foster the Nidec Group’s growth, and promotes the creation of technologies to contribute to the world via the facility’s academia-institute-corporation network.

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