Nidec Machine Tool Technical Center
Challenging the Future of Manufacturing — Together with Our Customers
Nidec Machine Tool Business Unit was established by consolidating the know-how and technologies of four machine tool manufacturers, each boasting a history of over 100 years.
From turning, milling, grinding, and laser processing to gear manufacturing, large-scale machining, and additive manufacturing— the Technical Center is the hub that brings our comprehensive capabilities together in one place.
As a collaborative technology hub, this facility allows you to explore the latest processing machinery, tools, and software while working alongside our expert staff to validate challenges and transform them into practical implementations.
What’s Possible at the Technical Center
Explore | Discover Machining Technologies and Equipment
Experience machine performance and automation workflows firsthand with live demonstrations on our latest equipment.
Experience | From Theory to Confidence
Validate your machining conditions from concept to mass production with our expert testing and trials.
Lead | Guidance to Optimal Processes and Systems
From process review to automation, we deliver optimized systems based on your challenges.
Learn | Acquire Knowledge for the Field
Maximize operational excellence through our expert product training and maintenance education.
Floor Layout
Exhibition Area
We display a comprehensive range of products, from lathes and gear machines to machining centers, large machine, and metal 3D printers. On-site test machining using actual equipment is also available.
Inspection Room
The inspection room is fully equipped with a wide range of gauges for dimensional measurement, as well as gear measuring machines capable of evaluating tooth profile, lead, and pitch accuracy. Required accuracy for test cuts can be smoothly verified on-site, while quantitative data supports the validation of machining accuracy and continuous quality improvement.
Maintenance Training Area
To maximize the lifespan of your machine tools, we offer practical demonstrations on basic structure and maintenance points at our specialized facilities.
Presentation Area / Hall
In addition to exhibition events, we host study sessions and technical seminars, providing customers with knowledge and expertise unique to a machine tool manufacturer.
View in Virtual Showroom
List of Machines on Display
Lathes
Parallel Twin-Spindle, Twin-Turret CNC Lathe TT-2600ⅡG
Multi-Tasking Machine TMX-4000ⅡSTT
Vertical CNC Lathe VTL-760
Gear Machines
Dry Cutting Hobbing Machine GE15B
Dry Cutting Hobbing Machine GE25B
High Performance Gear Hobbing Machine GE15HS
High Performance Gear Hobbing Machine GE25HS
High-precision Gear Hobbing Machine GE15FR Plus
Dry Cutting Gear Shaping Machine SE25A
Gear Grinding Machine ZFA260
Internal Gear Grinding Machine ZI25A
Multitasking Gear Center MGC300
Machining Centers
Horizontal Machining Center HM6300
Vertical Machining Center VM53RⅡ
Vertical Machining Center VB53α
5 Axis Vertical Machining Center VB-X650
5 Axis Vertical Machining Center VB-X650 with Vertical Pallet Stocker
Vertical Grinding Center GC53R
Large Machines
Double Column Machining Center MV12BxⅡ
Double-Column, 5-Face Milling Machine MVR30Ax
Double-Column, 5-Face Milling Machine MVR30Hx
Metal 3D Printers
Powder DED 3D metal additive manufacturing machine LAMDA500
Binder Jetting Metal 3D Printer DM P2500
Access
Technical Center
130 Rokujizo, Ritto City, Shiga 520-3080, Japan
Inside Nidec Machine Tool Corporation
By Public Transportation
Approximately 25 minutes by taxi from JR Kusatsu Station.
By Car
Exit the Meishin Expressway at Ritto I.C., keep left and take the exit toward Ritto/Shigaraki.
Turn right at the T-junction and continue straight for approximately 5 minutes.