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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.