Nidec Drive Technology Corporation, a subsidiary o...

Nidec Drive Technology Corporation, a subsidiary of Nidec Corporation, specializes in high-precision speed reducers tailored for robotics, automation, and industrial applications. Their product lineup includes advanced reducers like FLEXWAVE, KINEX, and ABLE series, each designed to meet specific performance and application requirements. The Robot Report +4 Mynewsdesk +4 Mynewsdesk +4 NIDEC CORPORATION +1 Mynewsdesk +1 🔧 Key Speed Reducer Series by Nidec 1. FLEXWAVE Series Mechanism: Wave gear (strain wave) Features: Ultra-low backlash High reduction ratios in a compact form Lightweight and high rotational accuracy Applications: Industrial robot joints, machine tools, medical equipment, and semiconductor manufacturing Recent Innovation: The Smart-FLEXWAVE integrates built-in sensors for torque, temperature, and angle, enabling real-time monitoring and enhancing collaborative robotics and automation systems. The Robot Report +2 Nidec Drive Technology Corporation +2 Mynewsdesk +2 Next Day Automation +2 Mynewsdesk +2 NIDEC CORPORATION +2 The Robot Report +1 Mynewsdesk +1 Nidec Drive Technology Corporation +3 Mynewsdesk +3 The Robot Report +3 2. KINEX Series Design: Inscribed planetary gears Variants: N Series: Central solid-axis models C Series: Hollow-shaft models Advantages: Low noise operation Maintenance-free High rigidity Applications: Suitable for mid- and large-size multi-joint robots and SCARA robots. Mynewsdesk 3. ABLE Series Type: Servo motor-dedicated planetary reducers Enhancements: Tooth-surface grinding gears for improved precision Achieves industry-leading low backlash (1 arcminute), reduced noise (5dB), and decreased vibration (30% less than previous models) Applications: Laser beam machines, machine tools, and other high-precision mechanical products. Mynewsdesk ⚙️ Additional Reducer Types Graessner Right-Angle Gearboxes Features: High precision right-angle reducers Available in hypoid and bevel gear configurations Applications: Servo motors requiring compact and efficient right-angle gear solutions. NIDEC CORPORATION +1 SB Industrial Supply, Inc. +1 Traction Drive Systems Technology: Utilizes rollers pressed against each other via a lubricant oil film, transmitting power smoothly. Benefits: Significantly reduces noise Minimizes backlash Provides smooth power transmission without high-frequency fluctuations Applications: Industrial equipment requiring quiet and efficient transmission systems. NIDEC CORPORATION 📊 Comparison Overview Series Mechanism Backlash Noise Level Applications FLEXWAVE Wave gear Ultra-low Very low Robotics, machine tools, medical equipment KINEX Planetary gears Low Low Multi-joint and SCARA robots ABLE Planetary gears 1 arcmin 5dB High-precision machinery Graessner Hypoid/Bevel Low Low Servo motor applications Traction Drive Roller-based Very low Extremely low Industrial equipment