Nidec Machine Tool America, A Nidec Group company, has announced the official grand opening of Nidec Corporation’s new Technical Centre in Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Established as a collaborative innovation hub, the centre brings together the technologies and expertise of the Nidec Machine Tool Business Unit under the “One Nidec” policy.

The facility serves as the flagship venue for demonstrating Nidec’s comprehensive machine tool line-up and developing integrated manufacturing solutions. Following a successful opening ceremony, the centre is now fully operational and ready to serve as a global resource for Nidec Machine Tool America customers.

Located on the grounds of Nidec Machine Tool Corporation in Ritto City, the Technical Centre houses an extensive line-up from across the Nidec Group. These include lathes, gear machines, machining centers – horizontal, vertical and 5-axis, large machines and metal 3D printers.

This Technical Centre is a comprehensive facility featuring an extensive line up of 30 machine tools and related technologies from the four companies. Beyond simply showcasing state-of-the-art machinery, the centre is positioned as a “Co-creation Hub” dedicated to solving customer challenges. Its services include machining verification using actual equipment, support for mass production startups, process optimisation, and human resource development, all aimed at delivering optimal solutions for the future of manufacturing.

Nidec Machine Tool Corporation comprises Nidec Machine Tool, Nidec OKK, Takisawa and PAMA S.p.A.