FAQ
Find quick answers about Nidec’s corporate identity, business focus, product areas, and major milestones.
What is Nidec’s corporate brand and slogan?+
The corporate brand is Nidec, and the corporate slogan is “All for dreams”.
Who is the CEO of Nidec?+
The Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer is Mitsuya Kishida.
What are Nidec’s core technology areas?+
Nidec’s three technology axes are rotating and moving systems, power generation and storage with charging and power conversion, and thermal management.
What business areas does Nidec focus on?+
Nidec focuses on five business areas: more sustainable infrastructure and energy, a more comfortable AI-driven society, more efficient production, more innovative mobility, and a more abundant everyday life.
What kinds of products does Nidec offer?+
Published product areas include automotive, robotics, home appliances, IoT/DX, logistics and agriculture, electronic parts and sensors, tactile devices, home and residential, IT/OA/mobile/optical equipment, and medical and health care.
What are some example products in the automotive field?+
Examples include the traction motor system (E-Axle Gen.3), a motor control unit for electric power steering (column type), and a body ECU.
What are some example products in robotics and factory automation?+
Examples include precision reduction gearboxes for robots, AC servo motors (S-FLAG II), and DC servo modules.
What are some example products for home appliances and residential use?+
Examples include fan motors for air conditioners, compressors for household refrigerators, water heater and valve drive motors, and sanitary soft-close products.
What are some example products in IoT/DX, logistics, and health care?+
Examples include wireless tags for IPS, antennas for IPS, AGV drive modules, motors for drones, and blood pumps.
What are some major milestones in Nidec’s history?+
Key milestones include the company’s establishment in Kyoto in 1973, the start of precision small AC motor manufacturing and sales in 1973, listings on the Kyoto Stock Exchange in 1988 and the Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section in 1998, listing on the New York Stock Exchange in 2001, surpassing 1 trillion yen in sales in 2015, the corporate name change to Nidec Corporation in 2023, the acquisition of TAIWAN ACO in 2023, and the management integration of Nidec Mobility Corporation and Nidec Elesys Corporation in 2024.