NIDEC SCHWEIZ AG

Name

NIDEC SCHWEIZ AG

Legal name

Nidec Schweiz AG

Website

https://nidecschweiz.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Variable Speed Drives

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH)

Keywords

• Variable speed drives
• Industrial motor control
• AC drive systems
• Servo drives
• DC drives

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmenstorf, Aargau

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Variable Speed Drive Sales: Sale of variable speed AC drives, DC drives, servo drives, and related motor control products. Products range from micro drives (0.18 kW) to high power freestanding drives (up to 2.8 MW).
2. Software and Digital Tools: Commissioning software, programming tools, and mobile applications for drive configuration and diagnostics.
3. Service and Support: Technical support, repair services, tailored customer product training, and 5-year warranty programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

NIDEC SCHWEIZ AG sells and supports variable speed drives (AC drives, DC drives, servo drives) and motor control systems for industrial automation, ranging from micro drives (0.18 kW) to high-power freestanding cubicle drives (2.8 MW). The product portfolio spans general-purpose, specialist (elevator, pump, HVAC), high-performance, servo, and DC drive families under the Control Techniques and KB Electronics brands, complemented by commissioning software, programming tools, and mobile diagnostic applications.

Product overview

Nidec Drives (Nidec Schweiz AG) offers a comprehensive portfolio of variable speed drives and industrial automation technologies. The product lineup spans General Purpose AC Drives (Commander S, Commander C, NE series, Unidrive HS30 and M400), Specialist Drives (Elevator E300, Pump F600, HVAC H300, Powerdrive F300), High Performance AC Drives (Unidrive M700/600/HS70, DFS Series freestanding cubicle drives, 500 kW Power Modules), Servo Solutions (Digitax HD servo drives, servo motors, servo cables), and DC Drives (Mentor MP, FXMP25). The portfolio includes comprehensive software tools (Connect commissioning software, Machine Control Studio programming environment), mobile applications (Marshal App, Diagnostic Tool), and functional safety options (Safe Torque Off). The drives support multiple industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus/TCP, PROFINET RT, BACnet MS/TP, and are complemented by options modules for communications, feedback, and I/O expansion. The company operates under the Control Techniques and KB Electronics brands within the Nidec Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Control Techniques: Primary brand for variable speed drives and industrial automation technologies, including Unidrive, Commander, and Digitax product lines
• KB Electronics
• Leroy Somer

Products and services

• Commander S General purpose micro drive for simple applications, ranging from 0.18 to 4 kW (0.25 to 5 HP).
• Commander C General purpose AC variable speed drive offering flexibility for countless applications, ranging from 0.25 to 132 kW (0.33 to 200 HP).
• NE200 and NE300 Standard AC drives for general purpose industrial applications.
• Unidrive HS30 High performance general purpose AC drive for industrial applications.
• Unidrive M400 Universal high performance AC drive with modular design for various industrial applications.
• Elevator Drive E300 Dedicated elevator drive for class-leading ride comfort, ranging from 6.2 to 320 A, 2.2 to 250 kW (3 to 400 HP).
• Pump Drive F600 Dedicated drive for simple, reliable flow control in pump applications, ranging from 1.1 kW to 2.8 MW (1.5 to 4,200 HP).
• HVAC Drive H300 Dedicated HVAC drive for efficiency and reliability in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning applications, ranging from 1.1 kW to 2.8 MW.
• Powerdrive F300 High performance specialist drive for demanding industrial applications.
• Unidrive M700 Universal high performance and modular AC/servo drive with 2x Switched Ethernet ports supporting multi-protocol (EtherNet/IP, Modbus/TCP, RTMoE, PROFINET RT) and Safe Torque Off certified to SIL3/PLe.
• Unidrive M600 High performance AC drive platform for industrial automation applications.
• Unidrive HS70 High speed AC drive for specialized applications requiring high speed operation.
• DFS Series High Power Freestanding Drives Pre-assembled, ready to install drive cubicle system designed for high power applications (55 kW to 2.8 MW / 75 to 4,200 hp) with IP23 to IP54 protection ratings, supporting 380-690 Vac input, with industry standard cubicles, switch disconnectors or breakers and fuses, and water cooling availability.
• 500 kW 700 hp Power Module High power modular drive unit for demanding industrial applications up to 500 kW / 700 hp.
• Digitax HD Minimum size, maximum performance servo drive series with 200 and 400 V pulse duty ratings, 1.5 to 16 A rms output.
• Servo Motors High dynamic AC brushless servo motors for precision motion control applications.
• Mentor MP High performance DC drive solution platform ranging from 25 to 7,400 A (5 to 6,080 HP) with two or four quadrant regenerative operation.
• FXMP25 Field Controller DC field controller supporting up to 25 A for field regulation in DC motor applications.
• Communications Option Modules Expansion modules providing additional communication protocols including Modbus RTU, BACnet MS/TP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET.
• Functional Safety (Safe Torque Off) Safe Torque Off (STO) function certified to SIL3/PLe for functional safety in machine applications.
• Connect Commissioning Software Intuitive drive configuration tool for commissioning, optimizing, and monitoring drive and system performance.
• Machine Control Studio Flexible programming environment for developing automation and motion control features on drives.
• Marshal App Mobile application for drive commissioning, cloning, diagnosis, and monitoring in the field.
• Diagnostic Tool App Mobile application for quick resolution of error codes with wiring diagrams and technical support contacts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings through variable speed control vs fixed speed operation
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Control Techniques Partner ProgramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of distributors and system integrators who specialize in specific Control Techniques drive series. Partners receive training, tools, and support to deliver products and technical support to customers of all sizes across industries.
• Nidec GroupcoreOthersNidec Schweiz AG is part of the Nidec Group, a global leader in motor and drive technology. Parent company Nidec Motor Corporation holds the Nidec trademark registrations. The group includes subsidiaries such as Nidec Control Techniques Ltd (UK), and other brands including Leroy Somer, US Motors, Embraco, and Valmark Interface Solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eaton: Eaton's PowerXL DG1 and other variable frequency drives compete with Nidec Drives in HVAC, pumps, and general industrial applications, often through electrical distribution channels similar to Nidec's distributor-led GTM.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider's Altivar drives and Lexium servo drives compete directly across Nidec's product range. Schneider also bundles drives with its EcoStruxure automation platform, targeting similar HVAC, water, and industrial automation use cases.
• ABB: ABB is one of the world's largest manufacturers of variable speed drives (ACS series) and a broad industrial automation provider. It competes head-to-head with Nidec Drives across general-purpose, high-power, and specialist drive categories in HVAC, mining, water, and OEM machinery.
• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell's PowerFlex drives and Allen-Bradley motion portfolio compete with Nidec Drives in factory automation and OEM machine builder accounts, particularly where integrated Logix-based architectures are specified.
• Danfoss: Danfoss Drives (VLT and VACON brands) is a leading specialist in AC drives for HVAC, water, and industrial applications. It directly overlaps Nidec's Pump Drive F600 and HVAC Drive H300 specialist categories.
• Yaskawa Electric: Yaskawa's AC drives (GA500, A1000) and Sigma servo systems compete with Nidec's Unidrive, Digitax HD, and servo motor products in industrial automation, packaging, and motion control applications.
• Siemens: Siemens' SINAMICS drive family directly competes with Nidec's Unidrive and Commander ranges. Siemens pairs drives with its SIMATIC PLC ecosystem, creating integrated automation bundles that compete for the same OEMs and end customers as Nidec Drives.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Mitsubishi's FR series inverters and MR servo systems directly overlap with Nidec Drives' general-purpose AC drives and servo drives, particularly in OEM machinery and factory automation.

Broad incumbents

• WEG: WEG manufactures drives (CFW series) alongside motors and generators, mirroring Nidec's combined motor-plus-drive strategy (Leroy Somer + Control Techniques). WEG competes with Nidec in industrial automation and OEM machinery globally.

Emerging players

• Invertek Drives: Invertek Drives is a smaller specialist in general-purpose and HVAC VFDs (Optidrive range), competing with Nidec's Commander and HVAC Drive H300 lines particularly in commercial HVAC and pump OEM segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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