Control Techniques and KB Electronics announced that on May 1, 2024, they will be transitioning to Nidec Drives. This decision has been made with strategic initiative and progression in mind. With over 50 years of experience, Control Techniques and KB Electronics represent innovation and trailblazing in the drives sector; becoming Nidec Drives aligns with their…

Nidec Drive Technology has added high-end models that feature low backlash, noise, and vibration, to the company’s lineup of the ABLE series, a group of servo motor-dedicated planetary reducers. “ABLE reducer” is the trade name of the group of servo motor reducers that Nidec Drive Technology sells. The latest models that the company has newly […]

AutomationDirect has added ACCU-Torq motors from Nidec U.S. MOTORS to its motor category. These 3-phase motors are high-performance inverter duty motors that are a cost-effective solution for applications that require 100% torque down to zero speed. These motors offer premium efficiency and are available in 230/460 Vac 1800 rpm models in sizes from ¼ hp…

Thiago Mohallem has been promoted to General Manager of Nidec Motor Corporation’s commercial and industrial motors and drives group. The product lines, part of the iconic U.S. Motors brand, serve a wide range of industries including irrigation, water and wastewater treatment, food and beverage processing, and pool and spa applications. Mohallem was previously Global Supply…

Nidec Machine Tool Corporation will launch the MPLS series, an inductive coupling principle-type linear position detector that determines a machine’s position and detects its feed digitally, on November 1st. Intended for compact machine tools, it uses a signal-detection method and integrates numbers of substrates to realize a simple structure that does not require scale wiring […]

Nidec Motion Control is pleased to announce a newly formed Distribution Partnership with Designatronics. Nidec Motion Control specializes in the development and manufacturing of power-dense, standard and custom servo motors, fractional and subfractional gearmotors, as well as a wide array of motor controllers. Designatronics, through its SDP/SI brand is a one-stop source for mechanical components, […]

Control Techniques, part of the Nidec group, has launched the next generation of its Motion Made Easy servo control suite. The new PTi210 module, and accompanying software, are designed for use with Control Techniques’ Unidrive M and Digitax HD servo drive platforms. Integrating PTi210 enables designers to access the comprehensive, easy-to-use PowerTools Studio software interface. […]

Users of high-power drives can now receive pre-engineered ready-made drive enclosure systems in as little as one day for emergency breakdowns — via Control Techniques’ Drive Free Standing (DFS) Series. Mission-critical machines and project timelines are supported with rapid deployment capabilities of select factory stocked units, as well as industry best leadtimes across the power […]

This year’s survey of trends in electric motors for motion control and automation revealed several trends and emerging developments in the use of synchronous ac motors; stepper motors, especially in closed-loop offerings; brushless motors of various types; and a smattering of specialty direct-drive offerings just making inroads. Proliferation of synchronous ac motors With construction and […]

Cars, drones, robots, and much more will be on display at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) — a show that’s come to be known as the place to see the latest technological machines, parts, and gadgets. Cutting-edge drones and the latest robots are joined by autonomous-driving technologies … all which rely on electric motors.…

The founder and CEO of Nidec has visited Control Techniques and Leroy-Somer to outline his vision for the future of the businesses. Shigenobu Nagamori, who launched Nidec in Kyoto, Japan in 1973, presented to Control Techniques and Leroy-Somer staff at their respective headquarters in Newtown, UK and Angouleme, France on February 2 and 3. The…