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Next Generation Nidec Flexwave: Advancing Precision Motion Control

wpadmin — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:09:36 +0000

Next Generation Nidec FLEXWAVE: Advancing Precision Motion Control

Nidec Next Generation Nidec FLEXWAVE high-precision strain wave gear reducers — a significant advancement in motion control technology designed to deliver greater flexibility, adaptability, and performance for today’s most demanding applications.

Expanding Design Flexibility

The Next Generation Nidec FLEXWAVE enables machine designers to develop innovative and highly customized drive mechanisms. Available in multiple configurations, these gear reducers support a wide range of integration needs:

Component Sets – Ideal for highly customized system designs
Self-Contained Assemblies – Ready-to-use solutions that simplify integration
Complete Gear Units – Pre-assembled for quick mounting to standard servomotors, featuring innovative motor mounting kits for seamless installation

Engineered for High Performance

By combining optimized tooth profiles with Nidec’s expertise in manufacturing high-precision components at scale, the Next Generation Nidec FLEXWAVE delivers performance advantages that matter in precision-driven systems, including:

Exceptional repeatability and positional accuracy
Zero backlash for precise, controlled motion
High torque density for demanding applications
High efficiency to optimize overall system performance
Lightweight, compact designs that maximize space utilization
High torsional stiffness for enhanced stability

Designed for Versatile Applications

The Next Generation Nidec FLEXWAVE is available in Cup style and Top Hat style Flex gear configurations, with solid or hollow input shaft options to support unique system layouts. Additional variants — including Ultra Flat designs for space-constrained environments and High Torque versions for power-intensive applications — ensure engineers can select the right solution for their specific requirements.

Seamless Integration with Industry Standards

All Next Generation Nidec FLEXWAVE high-precision gear reducers are fully interchangeable with industry-standard strain wave gear solutions. This allows engineers to upgrade existing designs with minimal effort — often requiring only a part number change in the bill of materials.

Supporting the Future of Precision Motion

The Next Generation Nidec FLEXWAVE is well suited for a wide range of industries and applications, including robotics, machine tools, medical equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, satellite communications, and assembly automation.

With enhanced performance, flexible configurations, and simplified integration, the Next Generation Nidec FLEXWAVE sets a new standard for next-generation drive mechanisms.

Learn More About FLEXWAVE Gear Reducers

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Introducing Nidec’s Latest Product Development, Smart-FLEXWAVE

wpadmin — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:38:20 +0000

Introducing Nidec’s Latest Product Development, Smart-FLEXWAVE

The Smart-FLEXWAVE integrates our Next Generation Nidec FLEXWAVE sensing technology with strain wave gear reduction mechanisms, creating the world’s lightest and thinnest smart reducer. The Smart-FLEXWAVE is suitable for mechanical drive systems in applications requiring torque control typically used in robotics, aerospace, medical devices, and precision equipment.

The Smart-FLEXWAVE features an integrated sensor that detects output torque and internal temperature of the reducer. It maximizes manufacturing and automation capabilities, giving the all-around edge in process control, efficiency, optimization, and safety for your most demanding applications.

The BD Series, our latest release for the Smart-FLEXWAVE, provides safety requirements for collaborative robots with dual sensor systems. The Smart-FLEXWAVE is TÜV SÜD Safety Certified, helping to reduce time and costs involved in acquiring these safety compliances.

Smart-FLEXWAVE Features:

Detects Output Torque
Detects Internal Temperature
Safety Torque Sensor
Lightweight & Compact
Exceptional Repeatability & Positional Accuracy
High Torque Density
High Efficiency Ratings

For more details about the new Smart-FLEXWAVE BD Series contact us today!

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Nidec Drive Technology Develops New Precision Cycloidal Reducer, KINEX

wpadmin — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:22:40 +0000

Nidec Drive Technology Develops New Precision Cycloidal Reducer, KINEX

Nidec Drive Technology Corporation announces their new product development, the Next Generation Nidec KINEX high precision cycloidal reducer, expanding their lineup of precision-control reducers.

KINEX, a highly rigid precision cycloidal reducer composed of inscribed planetary gears, can be installed as a servo motor reducer for any application, such as the joints of mid and large-size multi-joint robots and SCARA robots (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arms). KINEX utilizes Nidec’s technology to be low-noise and maintenance-free. The KINEX EH Series Type N is a central solid shaft type cycloidal reducer that is lightweight and compact and the KINEX EH Series Type C is a hollow shaft type large size reducer that provides a pass through for cable or hose application solutions.

The combination of KINEX and our current FLEXWAVE product technology, machine designers can enjoy a wide-ranging lineup of high precision gear reducers frequently used in a wide variety of applications such as robot joints, machine tools, semiconductor, and many more.

Nidec Drive technology Corporation will be exhibiting the Next Generation Nidec KINEX at the International Robot Exhibition (iREX) 2023 in Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) from November 29 – December 02, 2023 (The Company’s booth will be E2-27 of Hall East 1-3).

For more details about the new KINEX EH Series contact us today!

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Solutions for Hygienic, Sterile, and Washdown Applications

wpadmin — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:39:25 +0000

Solutions for Hygienic, Sterile, and Washdown Applications

HR Series – Washdown, Food Grade and Hygienic Environments

Food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetics equipment builders compete on their ability to deliver more innovative processing and packaging, with higher throughput and less downtime. Strict hygiene regulations require equipment to be cleaned often with water, steam and harsh chemicals that can quickly destroy ordinary machine components. These operating conditions pose challenges for gear reducer manufacturers and we are up to the task. Nidec Drive Technology is now offering the HR Planetary Series designed to meet the needs of these challenging environments.

HRV Series – Hygienic and Sterile Production

For motion control applications in hygienic and sterile production environments, Nidec Drive Technology offers products with optimal geometry and cleanability. The HRV inline Planetary Series features 316L stainless construction, allowing for direct integration into equipment and eliminating the need for protective covers. Smooth and rounded edges prevent bacteria growth and other contamination. IP69K rating along with high temperature seals and O-rings enable efficient, high-pressure cleaning with water, steam or caustic chemicals. A laser etched nameplate ensures traceability after several years of operation. The HRV is designed to mount seamless to stainless steel servomotors with B14 style output flanges.

HRV Features

Frame sizes 070, 090, 120
Ratios 3:1 – 100:1
Backlash from ≤8 to ≤14 arc-min
Hygienic 316L stainless steel construction and smooth rounded surfaces with Ra value <0.8 μm
IP69K Ingress Protection with FDA approved Viton seals
NSF H1 Synthetic Food Grade Grease
Certified FDA, NSF, EHEDG, 3A Mounting for stainless servomotors with B14 flanges such as Allen-Bradley VPH/VPS/MPS, Kollmorgen AKMH/AKMA, Beckhoff AM880, Yaskawa M5, Siemens S-1FS2 and others
Maximum corrosion protection and cleanability

HRL Series – Demanding Washdown Requirements

The HRL Series from Nidec Drive Technology is a planetary product that excels in corrosive, high pressure washdown environments. Made completely from 303 grade austenitic stainless steel, HRL is a safe solution for servo drive systems close to or fully integrated in the process. A seamless, single piece housing helps reduce build-up of bacteria while its IP66 rating allows for high pressure cleaning with water, steam or caustic chemicals. HRL has flexible adaptation to standard B5 style servomotors as well as B14 style stainless servomotors. Available in three sizes and a complete range of reduction ratios, HRL is a robust, reliable, maintenance-free solution allowing our customers to reduce risk and increase productivity.

HRL Features

Frame sizes 070, 090, 120
Ratios from 3:1 – 100:1
Backlash from ≤6 to ≤14 arc-min
All-stainless construction
IP66 Ingress Protection with Viton seals
NSF H1 Synthetic Food Grade Grease
Mounting for standard servomotors with B5 flanges or stainless servomotors with B14 flanges Cost-effective solution for highly corrosive environments with demanding washdown regimens

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New Economy Planetary Gear Reducers

wpadmin — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:47:46 +0000

New Economy Gear Reducers

PR Series Economy Planetary Gear Reducers

PR Series is the latest generation economy planetary gear reducers from NIDEC Drive Technology Corporation. The PR Series redefine the economy planetary gear reducer segment by featuring helical cut gearing and a robust internal structure. To date, this has not been accomplished by any other manufacturer. NIDEC DTC makes it possible through modular design philosophy and high-volume production capabilities. Our customers benefit from a cost-effective, flexible, reliable design that can be adapted into a wide range of servo and stepper motor axes.

The PR Series variants feature industry-standard output mounting geometry. The PRE Series offers a round output flange with tapped holes, while the PRF Series offers a B5 style square flange with through-holes. Frame sizes 062-160 are available with ratios from 3:1 to 100:1, covering the most common range of servomotor applications. At ≤ 8 arc-minutes of backlash, the PR products offer class-appropriate accuracy to handle various application requirements.

By utilizing the same motor mounting designs used by our VR products, our PR Series tap into the most comprehensive collection of standard off-the-shelf adapter plates in the industry.

Are you still using outdated planetary products with spur gears in your machine designs?

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Setting the Industry Standard for Washdown & Food Grade Applications

wpadmin — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 10:39:26 +0000

Setting the Industry Standard for Washdown & Food Grade Applications

Nidec Drive Technology Corporation is a global diversified manufacturer of motion control and power transmission solutions, including high precision planetary gear reducers, cycloidal gear reducers, rotary indexers and mechanical variable speed drives, as well as is a leading manufacturer and supplier of speed, force and torque testing and inspection instrumentation for laboratory research, quality control and process control applications. Today, Nidec DTC is proud to extend our product offering with the only industry IP69K right-angle worm gear reducer that is 3A, NSF and EHEDG certified with our EJS Series.

Hygienic applications require a stainless steel design. The EJS Series right-angle worm gearheads is now available to suite your needs. With a smooth, rounded surface design the EJS series eliminates free-standing water and prevents bacteria growth with its IP69K protection. The EJS series is the perfect solution for any washdown application.

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The Ultimate Space Saving Right-angle Planetary Gear Reducer

wpadmin — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 10:37:51 +0000

The Ultimate Space Saving Right-angle Planetary Gear Reducer

Nidec Drive Technology Corporation has established itself as a leading supplier of drive technology and precision power transmission solutions to the industrial marketplace. With traditional roots that began imbedded in the development of mechanical variable speed powertrains, Nidec DTC has grown into a more diverse manufacturer of high precision products. Today, Nidec DTC is proud to offer the market the ultimate space saving solution for tight situations – the EVT series.

The EVT Series Right-angle with flange output is ideal for challenging applications that require high accuracy, torsional stiffness and moment loading. This gear reducer is optimized to handle larger radial and thrust forces found in applications within the machine tool, aerospace or robotics industries. The compactness of this product gives our customers space savings and design flexibility that is unsurpassed in the market.

For more details about the new EVT Series product line contact us today!

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EJ Series Worm Gear Reducers

wpadmin — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 12:13:00 +0000

EJ Series Worm Gear Reducers

Nidec Drive Technology Corporation has been at the forefront of developing gear technology to fill the requirements of our customer base and has expanded its product offering to include a variety of precision worm gearheads: our E J Series. These servo grade gearheads are ideal for challenging motion control applications requiring an efficient, quiet and smooth running drive.

Three variants are offered to match a wide range of customer applications: EJP, EJH & EJM. Each series incorporates a globoidal worm gear mesh design resulting in optimal torque density, low backlash, high overload protection and high torsional rigidity in a compact space envelope. Mounting options including hollow shaft, flange mount and shrink disc provide the ultimate level of flexibility with various machine interfaces.

The EJ series is well suited for applications within the metal forming and general automation industries, but is also offered in a variety of wash down options to meet the demands of the food & beverage market. Please contact us for further details or applications assistance.

For more details please contact Nidec DTC.

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Planetary Gear Reducer with Exceptional Positional Accuracy

wpadmin — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 12:08:00 +0000

Planetary Gear Reducer with Exceptional Positional Accuracy

Nidec Drive Technology Corporation is pleased to announce the release of its new Planetary Inline VRT Series. The VRT series sets a new standard for servo motor gear reduction applications that require exceptional torsional rigidity and high positional accuracy. The hub-style output of the reducer has an ISO9409 mounting interface and provides superior flexibility in the mounting of pinions, pulleys, and turntables. The reducer is offered in seven different frame sizes and in a multitude of 1 stage and 2 stage ratios. The larger frame sizes include tapered roller bearings that have better radial and axial load handling characteristics than those bearing commonly utilized in competitor’s design, so improved ratings over those products within its competitive class.

With a backlash rating less than 3 arc-minutes and exceptional torque handling capabilities, the VRT Series is a high performance, compact, and robust solution for equipment manufacturers. The VRT is often used for larger indexing applications and dial tables, commonly found in metal forming, filling equipment, packaging machinery, and assembly automation systems.

For more details, please contact Nidec Drive Technology Corporation.

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Assembling Hygienic Gear Reducer Options in Itasca, IL Facility

wpadmin — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 12:06:00 +0000

Assembling Hygienic Gear Reducer Options in Itasca, IL Facility

Now Assembling Food and Washdown Duty Gear Reducer options in Itasca, IL Build Center.

As the global marketplace becomes increasingly competitive, Nidec Drive Technology Corporation continues to raise the bar in terms of product quality, variety, flexibility, and availability – providing a real value to our customers. Our new Wash-down and Food Grade compatible reducers serve as another good example where Nidec DTC is delivering improved value to our customers.

Our most common inline and right-angle planetary and cycloidal frame sizes and ratios can now be quickly assembled with a variety of Washdown or Food Grade Duty options from our North America Kit Build Facility. Features can be selected a la carte, depending on the customer’s specifications and factory environment preferences. Small quantity orders can be assembled, tested, and shipped within 2–4 days. For all other series, frame size and ratio combinations; please contact Nidec DTC for price and availability from our main manufacturing facility.

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