Nidec
A leading global manufacturer of a comprehensive range of electric motors and components, from micro-sized precision motors to large-scale power systems.
- CEO / Founder
- Mitsuya Kishida
- Team Size
- 10000+
- Stage
- Public
- Total Funding
- Publicly Traded
- Latest Round
- IPO
- Key Investors
- The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd., Custody Bank of Japan, Shigenobu Nagamori
Technology & Products
Key Products
Small precision motors (HDDs, optical drives); Automotive motors and ECUs (electric power steering, EV traction motors); Appliance motors (washing machines, air conditioners); Commercial and industrial motors and drives; Electronic and optical components; Machinery and inspection equipment
Technological Advantage
Nidec's primary advantage is its vertical integration and massive scale, which allows for cost-effective, high-volume production. Their R&D focus on energy efficiency, miniaturization, and high performance keeps them at the forefront of motor technology, particularly in the growing EV market.
Patent position
Nidec filed 1 patent family in 2022-2024, down from 15 in 2019-2021, a 93% drop that far outpaces the 4% decline in tracked AM filings across the same patent offices, and it holds 21 families total against named peer MinebeaMitsumi's 2. AMPulse analysis
- Filing momentum
- 1 families filed 2022–2024, 15 in 2019–2021 (-93%); all tracked AM filings in the same offices -4%
- Filed in
- CN 38%WO 33%US 14%EP 10%JP 5%
- Named competitors, AM patent families
- MinebeaMitsumi 2
21 AM patent families in total. Recent years are still being published, so read a filing change against the same-office figure.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Providing high-quality, reliable, and efficient motor solutions at scale, driven by advanced research and development and a vast global manufacturing footprint.
How They Differentiate
Nidec differentiates through its comprehensive product portfolio that serves a wider range of industries than its competitors. Its early and significant investment in automotive solutions, especially for electric vehicles (EVs), provides a strong competitive edge. The company's relentless pursuit of M&A to acquire new technologies and market access is also a key differentiator.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
OEMs and manufacturers across automotive, industrial, appliance, IT, and electronics sectors.
Industry Verticals
Automotive, Industrial Automation, Home Appliances, IT & Electronics, Aerospace, Medical Devices
Competitors
Johnson Electric; MinebeaMitsumi; Mabuchi Motor
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Annual revenue of ¥2,347.1 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.
Major Milestones
1973: Founded in Kyoto, Japan., 1979: Commercialized the first spindle motor for an 8-inch hard disk drive (HDD)., 1988: Listed on the Osaka Stock Exchange., 1998: Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange., 2001: Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)., 2017: Acquired the motors, drives, and electric power generation businesses of Emerson Electric Co., 2023: Celebrated 50th anniversary and changed company name from Nippon Densan Corporation to Nidec Corporation.
Notable Customers
Major automotive OEMs, consumer electronics manufacturers, and industrial companies worldwide. (Specific names are often confidential).
AM patents
AM-relevant patents linked to this company.
- Patents
- 21
- Granted
- 1
- Families
- 21
Leading domains: process (21), equipment (16), material (11)
Filings by year: 2022: 1 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 10 · 2018: 4 · 2016: 1
- SHIELDING GAS EJECTING DEVICE, AND MACHINING DEVICE20240091873 · US
- THREE-DIMENSIONAL LAYERING METHOD AND OBJECT WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPE2020250465 · WO
- MOLDED BODY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING MOLDED BODY2019142713 · WO
- THREE-DIMENSIONAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM20230117445 · US
- THREE-DIMENSIONAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM04129559 · EP