Nidec Drive Technology, a distinguished entity within the Nidec Corporation’s family of companies, unveiled its latest innovation today. The Company has introduced a range of high-end models, further enhancing its ABLE series, a collection of servo motor-specific planetary reducers available in the market. These new models set industry benchmarks with their remarkable attributes, including exceptionally low levels of backlash, noise, and vibration.
The “ABLE reducer” stands as the branded line of servo motor reducers offered by Nidec Drive Technology. Their most recent iterations, freshly developed by the Company, boast a cutting-edge design incorporating tooth-surface grinding gears. This innovative approach has led to a significant leap in precision, noise reduction, and vibration damping, setting new industry benchmarks. The reducers now feature an unprecedentedly low backlash of 1 minute, a mere one-third of what previous models offered, alongside noise levels reduced by 5 decibels and vibrations minimized by 30% compared to their predecessors.
These advancements are particularly crucial for high-end applications such as laser beam machines, machine tools, woodworking machinery, and other precision mechanical products. The precision of these machines heavily relies on the performance of their reducers, as even minor deviations can impact the final product’s quality. Leveraging Nidec Machine Tool Corporation’s cutting-edge gear grinding technology, Nidec Drive Technology has achieved these remarkable performance levels without compromising on cost-effectiveness.
Nidec Drive Technology remains dedicated to enhancing productivity and automation across various industries by offering highly efficient industrial machinery that incorporates the company’s expertise in continuously variable transmission (CVT) technology. One such technology is tooth-surface grinding, a precision method for grinding gear tooth surfaces using a specialized grinding stone. Compared to other methods like gear cutting, shaving, and skiving, tooth-surface grinding ensures superior precision. Backlash refers to the clearance or gap between interlocked gears when they are meshed together.
Established in Kyoto, Japan, in 1973 by Chairman Shigenobu Nagamori, Nidec has a rich history of innovation. A groundbreaking achievement came in 1979 when Nidec became the world’s first company to successfully commercialize a direct drive spindle motor for HDDs, leveraging a brushless DC motor. Over the years, Nidec has evolved into a global powerhouse in motor manufacturing, boasting more than 300 subsidiaries worldwide and a workforce exceeding 100,000 employees. Its annual sales surpass $13 billion, a testament to its market dominance.
Nidec Drive Technology’s extensive product portfolio includes motors, drives, generators, and related components, serving a wide array of industries. These products find application in computers, smartphones, home appliances, automobiles, manufacturing plants, robots, and beyond. The company’s commitment to innovation and excellence has solidified its position as a leading player in the global motor industry, driving technological advancements and shaping the future of mobility and automation.
