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2026/08/07
The First-Ever Nidec Tour at Our R&D Center and Kyoto Tower
On August 5th, we held the first "Nidec Tour," a new event for elementary school students, in Kyoto.Previously, we have held "Nidec Day," an event offering free admission to the Nidec Kyoto Tower observation deck to Kyoto residents selected by lottery, and "Nidec School," a manufacturing event for e…
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2026/08/06
Next-generation PLM project kicked off at headquarters
Nidec held a kickoff event for its next-generation PLM (Product Lifecycle Management: a manufacturing platform connecting design, development, and manufacturing expertise) project at its headquarters in Kyoto.The Nidec Group leverages its strengths in technology, know-how, and on-site knowledge cult…
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2026/08/04
Factory tour was held at Elevator Division's Shunde Plant
On July 23rd, executives from major local companies visited the Nidec Elevator Shunde Factory in China, for a factory tour and exchange of ideas.The theme of the visit was sharing know-how on "lean management," which eliminates waste and improves efficiency. We introduced our management model, which…
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2026/07/30
Local Children Experienced Cutting-Edge Technology and Hands-On Creation
We held the "Kyoto Edison Program," an experiential learning event for local children, at Building C of Nidec in Kyoto Prefecture. The event included an introduction to NIDEK, a tour of the "completely anechoic chamber" where no sound resonates, and a special laboratory that blocks radio waves. Furt…
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2026/07/29
Certified Mechanical Heritage: The 75-Year-Old Music Box Behind Our Motor Business
A very early model of a domestically produced 18-note music box movement (drive mechanism), believed to have been manufactured around 1951 by Nidec Instruments , formerly known as Sankyo Seiki Manufacturing, has been designated a "Mechanical Heritage" by the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers for…
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2026/07/27
Uniting for Transformation : We conducted brand training.
Representatives from each group company involved in branding and information dissemination gathered for a training session with an external lecturer to deepen their understanding of the brand. Through lectures from experts, they re-examined what makes Nidec unique and it was a valuable opportunity t…
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2026/07/23
Special website "Nidec Journal" launched
On July 23rd, we launched a new information dissemination site, "Nidec Journal." This platform is designed to transparently share the transformation processes and the latest business developments we are undertaking daily with everyone, both inside and outside the company. We will regularly deliver r…
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2026/07/15
Roundtable Discussion Held in Japan Between President Kishida and Employees
A roundtable discussion was held at Nidec Instruments' headquarters in Japan, involving President Kishida and 20 employees. The purpose of this discussion was to allow for a frank exchange of opinions on the current situation and future direction, in a face-to-face setting. During the discussion, Pr…
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2026/07/14
Nidec Automotive Motor in China Selected as 'Future Factory'
Nidec Automotive Motor (Pinghu) Co., Ltd. (NAMS), located in Pinghu, Zhejiang Province, China, has been selected for the '2026 Zhejiang Future Factory Model List' announced by the Department of Economy and Information Technology of Zhejiang Province. A 'Future Factory' refers to an advanced facility…
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2026/07/04
Family Day Held at Our Suzhou Base in China
On July 4th, we held a "Family Day" at our Suzhou, China office, inviting approximately 55 employees and their families. The event included a company tour and a hands-on program where employees acted as instructors, guiding parents and children in building their own motors. This event aimed to deepe…
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2026/06/25
Exhibited at Robotics Exhibition "Automate"
We exhibited at Automate 2026, the largest robotics and automation exhibition in the United States, held in Chicago. Two of our group companies based in Chicago (Nidec Drive Technology and Nidec Motor) participated, showcasing reducers that support the precise movements of industrial robots, as well…
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2026/06/24
Food Drives Held at Five Bases Across Japan
From June 22nd to 24th, we conducted a "food drive" at five bases across Japan to collect surplus food from households. This activity is an important project to support the dietary needs of local children during the summer holidays when school lunches are suspended. This time, seven companies within…
