PLANO, TX, Aug 4, 2025 – Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that Nidec Corporation has adopted Teamcenter X software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to achieve motor development and supply for its automotive segment.
Nidec will implement both Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Quality Management System (QMS) capabilities from Siemens’ Teamcenter for its business with a focus on traceability and configuration management to bring connectivity across its business, from development to production. Siemens’ QMS solutions support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Control Plans. These tools help Nidec link its Opcenter MES processes with ERP system. They also help Nidec meet requirements for QMS certifications.
“Teamcenter X enables Nidec to establish a culture of innovation backed up with industry proven lifecycle management and quality management digital thread that will allow us to develop and deliver high quality innovative products that help accelerate the future of mobility and electrification,” said Mr. Michio Kaida, first senior vice president and chief technology officer, Nidec Corporation.
“Siemens is delighted that NIDEC has selected Siemens Xcelerator and recognized the benefits that a SaaS based PLM environment can bring to organizations that are looking to digitally transform and bring new efficiencies and optimize how their businesses operate,” said Kunihiko Horita, country manager and vice president, Siemens Digital Industries Software, Japan. “We look forward to helping Nidec to achieve its goals of establishing reliable processes, data integration and delivering its quality management requirements.”
Source: Siemens
About Siemens Digital Industries Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software delivers integrated tools and services to support digital transformation across engineering and manufacturing workflows. Its offerings help companies streamline product design, optimize manufacturing, and manage operational data more effectively. The company serves sectors such as automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, electronics, and consumer goods. Its work in areas like product lifecycle management (PLM) and manufacturing systems plays a key role in advancing digital continuity and efficiency. Headquartered in Plano, TX, it operates as a business unit of Siemens AG.
About Nidec Corporation
Nidec Corporation, founded in July 1973 and based in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of electric motors and drive systems. The company produces automotive and appliance motors, industrial and commercial motors, and electronic components. Its products are used in data centers, home appliances, electric vehicles, industrial equipment, renewable energy, and robotics. For fiscal year 2024, Nidec reported net sales of approximately $18B. The company employs more than 104,000 people across over 150 subsidiaries worldwide. Nidec is expanding in sectors such as AI-driven data center cooling, electric mobility, and industrial automation. Recent investments in India total around $60M. From its headquarters in Kyoto, Nidec continues to develop motor technologies for a range of industries.