Nidec Control Techniques is part of the Japanese Nidec Group, a global leader with over 50 years of expertise in the design and manufacture of variable frequency drives (VFDs).
The company provides advanced motor control solutions (AC, DC, and Servo), optimizing performance and energy efficiency in complex industrial automation environments. Our portfolio includes world-renowned ranges such as Commander and Unidrive M, widely utilized across sectors including elevators, packaging, pumping, and robotics.
Reducing Energy Costs with Nidec Drives Solutions
When you invest in a motor-drive system, the true cost reveals itself over time: monthly energy bills, unplanned production downtime, maintenance interventions, and premature replacements. For modern industrial operations, the difference between a smart investment and a costly one is measured in decades, not months.
Studies show that up to 97% of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of a motor-drive system stems from energy consumption throughout its lifecycle. This means that energy efficiency is not just an environmental benefit—it is an economic imperative for your operations.
Energy Efficiency That Dramatically Reduces Operational Costs
The advanced vector control technology and magnetic flux optimization found in Control Techniques drives ensure efficiencies of up to 97%, reducing energy losses to a minimum.
Practical Example: A single 75 kW motor running 6,000 hours/year can generate annual savings of over €3,500 by using a high-efficiency drive, compared to fixed-speed operation or a standard drive.
Energy Optimization Features:
- Automatic Power Factor Compensation: Reduces penalties from utility providers.
- Eco-mode Functions: Reduces consumption during periods of low load.
- Energy Recovery (Regen): Captures energy in applications with frequent braking (cranes, elevators, extruders).
- Soft Start: Eliminates current peaks and reduces mechanical stress.
Technology Engineered for Continuity
Our predictive diagnostic systems continuously monitor hundreds of parameters, detecting potential issues before they become critical. They alert you when it is time for preventive maintenance—not when it is too late.
Industrial-grade components tested under extreme conditions—including high temperatures, intense vibrations, and polluted environments—ensure that our drives endure where others fail.
Intelligent multi-criteria protection guards against all common threats: over-temperature, over-current, electrical disturbances, and short circuits. The system doesn’t just protect the drive—it protects your entire production chain and process.
Future-Ready Technology
Your investment is not just for today—it is for the next decade and beyond. Nidec builds solutions that evolve alongside industry needs:
- Native Industry 4.0 Connectivity: Enables full integration into modern digital ecosystems. Commander C and Unidrive M offer standard industrial Ethernet connectivity, allowing for real-time performance monitoring, access to historical data for continuous optimization, and predictive alerts sent directly to mobile devices or SCADA systems.
- Compatibility with Emerging Technologies: Ensures your investment remains relevant. From high-efficiency Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) to future industrial communication standards, Control Techniques drives are ready. Unidrive M already supports Synchronous Reluctance and PMSM motor control for maximum efficiency.
- Advanced Control Algorithms: Offer superior precision and dynamic response for critical applications—from tension control in the textile industry to perfect synchronization in automotive production lines. Unidrive M’s sensorless vector control provides performance comparable to servo systems in many applications.
- Sustainable and Modular Design: Facilitates fast servicing and enables end-of-life recyclability, aligning with your corporate sustainability goals. Unidrive M modular cards can be replaced or upgraded without replacing the entire drive.
The Next Step: A Personalized Analysis of Your Savings Potential
Every industrial application is unique, and potential savings vary based on your production profile. Let us analyze your current systems together to identify concrete cost-reduction opportunities.
Our team of experts can evaluate your current energy consumption, identify downtime risks, and design a solution optimized for the specific needs of your operations—whether it is a single Commander C for a new machine or a full network of Unidrive M units to optimize an entire plant.
Contact us today for a technical consultation and discover how Nidec Control Techniques can transform your operational costs into a competitive advantage.
Bogdan Manea
Business Development Manager – Romania region
Nidec Drives | Control Techniques
20 Petre P. Carp street | Oradea | 410605 | Romania
T +40359 131 000 | M +40 758 017 194 | bogdan.manea@mail.nidec.com