NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA LLC

What NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA LLC does

NIDEC Machine Tool America LLC (NMTA) is the US commercial subsidiary of Japan's Nidec Corporation (TYO: 6594), operating from Wixom, Michigan. The company sells and services precision CNC machine tools for gear manufacturing, milling and boring, broaching, and laser powder directed energy deposition (DED) additive manufacturing, serving aerospace, automotive, ag/off-road, energy, robotics, and general manufacturing customers. Its product portfolio spans gear hobbers (GE15A, GE20A, GE25A, GE15HS, GE25HS, GE25CF), gear shapers (ST40A, ST40B, SE15A, SC63, SC100), gear grinders (ZE Series, ZFA Series, ZI internal grinders), the MSS300 super skiving machine, LAMDA DED systems (LAMDA200, LAMDA500, LAMDA2000, LAMDA5000), Federal Broach broaching machines, MVR/MAF large machining centers, the new Nidec NC Twin digital twin platform, and MPLJ linear position detectors. The company is the US arm of a globally established machine tool group that traces its heritage to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (acquired by Nidec in March 2021) and claims 10,000+ worldwide installations across 81+ years of precision engineering.

Name

NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA LLC

Legal name

NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA, LLC

Website

https://nidec-machinetoolamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NIDEC Machine Tool America is the US subsidiary of Japan's Nidec Corporation, selling and servicing precision CNC gear manufacturing, milling, broaching, and additive manufacturing machines for aerospace, automotive, energy, robotics, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Tools

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Tooling, Jigs, Fixtures & Molds (End-Use Production Assets) (IMAAAEAH)

Keywords

• CNC machine tools
• Gear manufacturing equipment
• Precision machining solutions
• Metal cutting machines
• Additive manufacturing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Wixom

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. CNC Machine Tool Sales: Sale of CNC machines including gear hobbing, shaping, shaving, grinding machines, milling and boring centers, and additive manufacturing systems. Machines are available as stock or custom-ordered to customer specifications.
2. Service and Maintenance: Preventative maintenance, annual service contracts, emergency service, machine overhauls, and custom-designed service contracts to maintain machine tools.
3. Spare Parts: Large inventory of spare parts with next-day shipping for most parts. Technical telephone support for troubleshooting.
4. CNC Retrofits: Electronic overhauls of older model NIDEC machines providing updated CNC controls, motors and drives when mechanical portions outlive electronic portions.
5. Rebuilding and Reconditioning: Complete packages for retooling or overhauling equipment to keep investments productive.
6. Gear Inspection Services: State-of-the-art gear inspection equipment supporting machine try-out and prototyping activities for internal and external helical and spur gears.
7. Integration Services: Turnkey services including work holding fixture design and integrating machines in completely automated cells.
8. Prototyping Services: Process development consultation using new machines with custom designed fixtures and tools to reduce time-to-market for new products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA designs, sells, and services CNC machine tools for gear manufacturing, milling and boring, and laser powder directed energy deposition (DED) additive manufacturing, serving precision manufacturing customers across aerospace, automotive, energy, robotics and general industrial sectors. The company also provides complementary lifecycle services including prototyping, gear inspection, system integration, rebuilding/reconditioning, control retrofits, and spare parts.

Product overview

NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA offers a comprehensive portfolio of precision CNC machine tools organized into five main product categories: Gear Machines (including hobbers like GE15A, GE20A, GE25A, GE15HS, GE25HS, GE25CF; gear shapers like ST40A, ST40B, SE15A, SE25A, SC63, SC100; gear grinders including ZE Series, ZFA Series, ZI20A, ZI25A, ZE26C, ZE40A; super skiving with MSS300; gear shaving with FE30A; and chamfering with CF26A), Milling & Boring (MV12BxII double-column machining center, MVR series bridge mills including MVR45AX, MVR Ax, MVR Cx, MVR Fx, MVR Hx, and MAF horizontal boring mills including MAF150R, MAF C II, MAF EII), Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (LAMDA series laser powder DED additive manufacturing machines including LAMDA200, LAMDA500, LAMDA2000, and LAMDA5000), Broach Machines (Federal Broach division including MVRT broach machines), Cutting Tools, and MP Scale measurement systems. The portfolio also includes Nidec NC Twin digital twin software platform and MPLJ Series position detectors. Supporting services include prototyping, gear inspection, integration/automation services, rebuilding and reconditioning, control retrofits, and spare parts/technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gear Technology Center: Facility at 46992 Liberty Drive, Wixom, MI providing gear inspection, prototyping, integration services, rebuilding and control retrofits
• Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Products and services

• GE Series Gear Hobbing Machines (GE15A/GE20A/GE25A) User-friendly gear hobbing machines for dry hobbing automotive, industrial, aerospace and many other gear types. Family includes GE20A and GE25A for larger components.
• GE15HS / GE25HS High Speed Hobbing Machines High speed hobbing machines with up to 1,500 m/min tool speed enabling elimination of shaving and achievement of ground gear finish.
• GE25CF Hobber with Integrated Cut Chamfer Gear hobbing machine with integrated cut chamfering capability, combining hobbing and specified cut chamfer on the same machine.
• ST40A / ST40B CNC Gear Shapers CNC gear shapers with CNC variable guide enabling helical gears to be cut without a dedicated guide for each helix angle, with CNC controlled helix crowning and taper.
• SE15A / SE25A Super Dry Gear Shaping Machines High stroking rate gear shapers for mass production delivering excellent quality with high productivity.
• SC63 / SC100 Gear Shaping Machines Large internal and external gear shaping machines for gears up to 1,000mm.
• MSS300 Super Skiving Machine Fully automated high-speed gear skiving machine for mass production of planetary ring gears with three-tiered Super Skiving tools for maximum throughput.
• ZE Series Gear Grinders (ZE40A, ZE26C) External generating and profile gear grinders capable of both generating and profile grinding for hard gear finishing. Includes world's only internal generating gear grinder.
• ZI20A / ZI20A-G / ZI25A Internal Gear Grinders Internal gear grinding machines for precision internal gear finishing and quiet planetary gear sets.
• ZFA Series Gear Grinders High precision and efficiency gear grinders with twin spindle generating gear grinding system and double flank bias control grinding.
• FE30A Gear Shaving Machine Precision gear shaving machine for finishing gears after hobbing and before heat treat.
• ZA30A Shaving Cutter Grinder Precision grinder for maintaining gear shaving cutters and tools.
• CF26A Gear Chamfer Machine Fast, efficient, and defined chamfering machine for gears up to 260mm, designed for high volume automotive and EV applications.
• OD Grinder P Series Outer diameter grinding machines for precision cylindrical grinding applications.
• MGC300 Multi-Tasking Gear Center Multi-tasking gear center combining a vertical 5-axis machining center with advanced gear processing for comprehensive gear manufacturing.
• Federal Broach MVRT Broach Machine Modern electromechanical vertical rising table two-station broach machine for internal helical broaching of gears.
• MV12BxII Double-Column Machining Center High-performance double-column machining center designed for demanding applications with powerful spindle, rapid traverse speeds, and enhanced rigidity.
• MVR Series Large Bridge Mill CNC Machines (MVR45AX, MVR Ax, MVR Cx, MVR Fx, MVR Hx) Large bridge mill CNC machining centers for precision machining of large, complex parts.
• MAF Series Floor Type Horizontal Boring Mills (MAF150R, MAF C II, MAF EII) Floor type horizontal boring mills delivering powerful and accurate machining for large industrial applications.
• NMTJ Large Machines Large scale machining centers for heavy industrial applications.
• LAMDA200 DED Additive Manufacturing Machine Laser powder directed energy deposition (DED) additive manufacturing machine with three, four or five CNC axes; 200 x 200 x 200 mm work envelope.
• LAMDA500 DED Additive Manufacturing Machine Laser powder DED additive manufacturing machine with five CNC axes; 500 x 500 x 500 mm work envelope.
• LAMDA2000 Hybrid DED Additive Manufacturing Machine Hybrid laser powder DED additive manufacturing machine with integrated subtractive machining; 2,000 x 1,500 x 1,000 mm work envelope.
• LAMDA5000 Large-Scale Metal 3D Printing Machine Large scale metal 3D printing machine with new deposition head for large scale metal powder laser DED additive manufacturing.
• Nidec NC Twin Digital Twin Platform Digital twin platform for virtual machining enabling manufacturers to simulate and optimize productivity and machine utilization.
• MPLJ Series Linear Position Detector Linear-type high-accuracy position detector for large machine tools and long-stroke equipment.
• Precision Cutting Tools Premium quality cutting tools designed for durability, precision, and optimal performance in gear manufacturing.
• MP Scale Measurement System Innovative measuring systems ensuring accurate and reliable dimensional control.
• Diascope Operation Monitoring System Operation monitoring system for machine tool applications, with specifications available for all models.
• Prototyping Services Process development consultation using new machines with custom designed fixtures and tools, combining prototype manufacturing and process development to reduce time-to-market.
• Gear Inspection Services State-of-the-art gear inspection equipment including CNC metrology system for inspection of internal and external helical and spur gears.
• Integration Services Turnkey services from work holding fixture design to integrating machines in completely automated cells, including workholding, tooling technology and automation solutions.
• Rebuilding & Reconditioning Services Complete machine retooling and overhaul packages to keep investments in NIDEC machines productive.
• Control Retrofits Electronic overhaul of older NIDEC machines providing updated CNC controls, motors and drives when mechanical portions outlive electronic portions.
• Spare Parts & Technical Support Comprehensive spare parts availability with next-day shipping for most parts plus technical telephone support for troubleshooting and service.
• Preventative Maintenance Services Preventative maintenance and annual service contracts designed to keep machine tools running at optimal efficiency with lower repair costs.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blaser Swisslube, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Strategic partnership to elevate metalworking performance and productivity. Blaser Swisslube is a global leader in high-performance metalworking fluids. The partnership combines NIDEC's machine tool expertise with Blaser's cutting fluid technology to optimize machining performance for customers.
• WENZEL AmericacoreTechnology or Integration · 23 August 2022Technical partnership for IMTS 2022 and ongoing collaboration including co-hosting Gear Up for Precision Open House events. WENZEL provides metrology solutions including CT scanning technology for quality inspection, complementing NIDEC's manufacturing equipment.
• Federal Broach (Division of NMTA)coreTechnology or IntegrationFederal Broach is a world leader in internal helical broaching, engineering and manufacturing both advanced electro-mechanical broach machines and high precision broach tools. Full service including gear hob sharpening, shave tool sharpening, and advanced coating technology provided worldwide.
• PAMA (NIDEC Group)minorOthersPart of the NIDEC Machine Tool Group - leading Italian machine tool manufacturer providing industry leading solutions as part of the comprehensive machine tool manufacturer network.
• Takisawa (NIDEC Group)minorOthersPart of the NIDEC Machine Tool Group - Japanese machine tool manufacturer contributing to the global manufacturing industry development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EMAG Group: German machine tool builder producing gear cutting machines, turning/milling centers, and grinding systems — competes directly with NIDEC's gear machines and machining centers across automotive and general manufacturing customers.
• Kapp Werkzeugmaschinen: Specialist in gear profile grinding and hard finishing machines, directly comparable to NIDEC's ZE/ZI/ZFA gear grinding series for high-precision automotive and aerospace gear applications.
• Gleason Corporation: Specializes in gear design, gear manufacturing machinery (hobbing, shaping, grinding, honing), and metrology — the most direct competitor to NIDEC's gear machine portfolio across automotive, aerospace, and industrial gear production.
• Liebherr: Manufactures gear hobbing, shaping, and skiving machines as part of its machine tools and automation systems division, competing directly with NIDEC's gear-cutting product lines in industrial and aerospace markets.
• Samputensili (Stamtec Group): Italian manufacturer of gear cutting machines (hobbing, shaping, shaving) and gear cutting tools, comparable to NIDEC's gear manufacturing equipment portfolio and serving similar automotive and industrial OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Makino Milling Machine: High-precision CNC machining centers and EDM systems — competes with NIDEC's MVR/MV/MAF machining center product family for demanding aerospace and precision engineering customers.
• DMG Mori: Global leader in CNC turning, milling, and additive manufacturing machines with a much broader product portfolio than NIDEC; competes via one-stop-shop offerings and stronger US service network for machining center sales.
• Okuma: Japanese CNC machine tool builder with broad portfolio of machining centers, lathes, and grinders; comparable to NIDEC as a Japanese-origin manufacturer serving US automotive and aerospace customers.
• Mazak: Japanese-owned CNC machine tool manufacturer with a wide range of multitasking, turning, and machining centers; competes with NIDEC's machining center lines and leverages a large North American installed base.
• GF Machining Solutions: Provides milling, EDM, laser texturing, and additive manufacturing systems; competes with NIDEC's machining center and LAMDA additive manufacturing lines, particularly in aerospace and medical.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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