Nidec Drives (officially Nidec Drive Technology Corporation) is a leading global manufacturer and provider of high-precision motion control and power transmission solutions.
Based in Kyoto, Japan, the company is a core subsidiary of Nidec Corporation, the world's largest motor manufacturer.
Key Businesses & Brands
The "Drives" division recently underwent a brand elevation in May 2024, merging several world-class entities under the Nidec Drives banner:
Control Techniques: A UK-founded pioneer in variable speed drives and servo motors since 1973.
KB Electronics: A specialist in off-the-shelf AC drives and DC motor controllers.
Leroy-Somer: A globally recognized brand for high-efficiency industrial motors and drive systems.
Nidec Drive Technology: Focused on high-precision planetary gearboxes, actuators, and traction drives.
Core Offerings
Nidec Drives specializes in products that regulate the speed, torque, and position of electric motors, including:
Variable Speed Drives: High-performance AC, DC, and servo drives used to optimize energy consumption and process control.
Precision Gearing: Solutions such as planetary gearboxes and strain wave gears for robotics and industrial automation.
Servo Systems: Integrated motor and drive solutions for high-precision applications like pick-and-place and printing.
Industrial Machinery: They also manufacture automatic press machines and measuring instruments.
Global Presence
Operations: Operates in over 70 countries with major manufacturing sites in the UK, USA, China, Mexico, and India.
Leadership: Headed by President and CEO Johji Tsujita.
Recent Milestones: In late 2025, they inaugurated the Orchard Hub in India, their largest manufacturing facility in the country, focused on high-efficiency drives and EV motors.
