The Industrial Technology Research Institute aims to contribute to the world by continuously strengthening its manufacturing foundation to accelerate the growth of the Japan Electricity Group, and by continuously creating new technologies through network building with universities, research institutes, and companies.
Functions and Responsibilities
The Industrial Technology Research Institute aims to contribute to the world by continuously strengthening its manufacturing foundation to accelerate the growth of the Japan Electricity Group, and by continuously creating new technologies through network building with universities, research institutes, and companies. The institute has been promoting cutting-edge research and development of production technologies in a wide range of fields, including image processing, sound analysis, AI technology, mechanical structure, electromechanical, processing, molding, materials, evaluation, assembly, and production processes.
In addition to conducting independent research, the institute plans to promote joint research in cooperation with Group companies and business divisions, and to expand the Group's core production technology network in collaboration with relevant developers and designers. In addition, we will make full use of our extensive network to promote open innovation such as industry-academia collaboration and accelerate the creation of innovative technologies.
Commitment and results
R&D of cutting-edge element technologies
In addition to the innovation and sophistication of production technology, the "Production Technology Research Institute" is also engaged in the research and development of advanced element technologies for new products and systems of the Japan Electric Power Group. At the same time, we continue to introduce the latest equipment and create a research and development network that aims to create the world's highest level of production technology.
Accelerate the pace of R&D through open innovation
We aim to promote open innovation in cutting-edge technology R&D activities through networks with universities, research institutes, and companies.
Wall-free workspace
In the form of a free office area on an open floor without partitions. By removing the barriers between departments and companies, we create an atmosphere where creative design can be born from a free environment.
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Miniaturization of fan motors for ultra-thin PCs
The FDB (Hydraulic Bearing) technology cultivated during the development of hard disk drive spindle motors is applied to fan motors to achieve greater miniaturization, ultra-thinness, and quietness
Fan motors for ultra-thin PCs have been made smaller, thinner, and quieter
Application of FDB (Hydraulic Bearing) to Wind ...
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It is a motor for DCT (dual-clutch transmission).
Research and development of energy-saving and powerful DCT systems,
and drive motors using DCT technology.
The trend in the automotive industry is to save energy or reduce the environmental burden. In this trend, the electrification of automobiles is developing rapidly.
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Nidec-Shiga Technology Development Center
Japan Electricity Group [Nidec Group] Automotive Business Headquarters
Function and function
In the field of automotive motors and motors, the organization has become a core division of the automotive business that conducts R&D, product design, production technology development, motor manufacturing, and factory business support. The research objectives include ...
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AGV system
With the goal of opening up new markets in the field of logistics, we are continuously improving the performance of AGVs
AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), which are currently active in various production lines, are expected to shine in the logistics field, where there is a lot of room for growth. Like a service dedicated to the convenience ...
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Nidec – Nagano Technology Development Center
The Nagano Technical Center is not limited to the development of spindle motors for HDDs.
He is also responsible for the production of prototypes, production line automation, process improvement, etc.
Function and function
The Nagano R&D Center, together with the Central R&D Center, is the R&D department of the FDBM (Liquid Bearing) Business Headquarters.
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The electric power steering motor is integrated with the power supply of the ECU
Development of the world's smallest and lightest power pack that can integrate electric power steering motors and ECUs
The widely used EPS (Electric Power Steering System), which was developed based on energy conservation and emission reduction of automobiles, has once again made a new breakthrough. With the automotive market's demand for space-saving, lightweight...
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Zignear, a motor-controlled position detection technology that enables high accuracy
Position detection technology Zignear's® specialty
Japan Denco developed Zignear® by developing position detection technology using magnets attached to motors and general-purpose electronic components.
In the past, for brushless DC motors, due to the ...
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Fully automatic smart vacuum cleaner
Applications in the field of home appliances
The use of brushless DC motors increases the commercial value of smart vacuum cleaners
Currently, the mainstream drive motor in the field of smart vacuum cleaner products is a brush motor, but Japan Denco (Nidec) is advancing to a high efficiency, compact and light weight, low noise, ...
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Nidec – AC motors for subsea cable laying equipment in deep-sea operations
Developed a submarine cable laying operation for the use of optical cable laying equipment,
Special motors that can withstand sea pressures up to 4,000 meters.
The product is required to work well even when withstanding the huge water pressure at a depth of 4,000 meters
The motor adopts a special oil-filled structure, a special production process ...
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Differences in the functionality of Nidec inverters M700, M701 and M702
Nidec Inverter M700 series high-performance AC/servo drives provide greater machine throughput with enhanced single-axis control and multi-axis network synchronization. Onboard real-time Ethernet (IEEE 1588 V2), advanced motion controllers, and high-speed I/O for position capture enable machine builders to...
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Nidec - Dalian Technology Development Center
Give full play to the R&D function of China's localization
After the completion of product development, it can be put into mass production immediately.
Function and function
The Dalian R&D Center is the first R&D center established by Japan Denco in China to focus on "R&D (R&D) localization." Now, the development department ...
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Japan Denko's own CAE technology
In order to explore the optimal structure of hydrodynamic bearings, modeling technology and analysis software were developed in-house.
Japan Electronics has created a design method that makes full use of the computing power of supercomputers to analyze the fluids of fan and blower modules. At the same time, the company has also ...
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Camera & Radar assists vehicle driving
Cameras & Radar are responsible for sensing advanced driver assistance systems that support driver safety driving. Japan Electronics is further advancing the high-performance of cameras and radars.
In recent years, in order to ensure the safe driving of drivers, cars are equipped with a variety of advanced driving aids.
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Nidec's Technological Strength Rapid prototyping
Contribute to shortening the R&D cycle, R&D process, and reducing costs
Rapid R&D at a speed that far exceeds customer needs.
In recent years, the Japan Electricity Group has been working on the construction of fans, gears, structural parts for automobiles, and even motors such as sensors and drives, as well as peripheral parts for motors.
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The basic technology of revolutionizing motors
We are conducting research on basic technologies for the development of innovative motor products with high torque density, low noise, and low vibration.
Recently, one of the high-profile robot application products is a product called service robots. Service robots are different from industrial robots used in factories ...
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Nidec's Technological Capabilities Take on the challenge of new servo technology
We will take on the challenge of building new servo skills that can cope with large-scale and high-precision control equipment.
The automation of the production line has brought a lot of convenience, and the automation of all production processes such as processing, transfer, and assembly is constantly being carried out. In this process of proliferation, crafting skills are used as ...
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Internet of Things
The era of big data, in which everything in the world is connected to the Internet, has arrived
The world will become rich and colorful thanks to the action of motors, the "industrial food" that make up the infrastructure of society.
In the past, computers and handwriting panels connected to the Internet were mainly human input devices. But...
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Nidec Co., Ltd. (Nidec) co-developed an air purifier equipped with a coaxial reversing propeller fan and won the 2021 Energy Saving Award
Japan Denco (Nidec) and Zojirushi Co., Ltd. jointly developed the PU-AA50 air purifier equipped with a coaxial reversing propeller fan, which won the "Energy Conservation Center Chairman's Award" in the "Product and Business Model Category" of the 2021 Energy Conservation Awards Japan.
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Brushless DC motor for ovens
We have developed products that make it possible to make baking results undifferentiated and easily cope with complex cooking recipes
A brushless DC motor with high-end control technology is required to become a reality
You want to have a variety of cooking modes to experiment with a variety of cooking recipes
Accurate operation control and precise temperature control can be carried out.
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Nidec - LNG engine power generation system for ships
Installation of LNG engine generators in the limited space of the ship
In addition, by reducing the vibration of the power generation system, it provides a comfortable boat trip for passengers.
We are committed to the development of power generation systems that can be installed in a limited space
Combined with the prescribed style and space, the construction of the generator and the surrounding machine ...
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