ESSS and Ansys simulation: the motor for powering innovation at Nidec
“I like to think of simulation as a flywheel: once it starts spinning, it builds up incredible speed and momentum.”
Enrico Boscariol, Global R&D Director, Nidec Global Appliance
Nidec Global Appliance, a division of the Japanese multinational Nidec Corporation, is accelerating innovation in the development of electric motors for home appliances by integrating simulation into its product development process.
In our new video release, Enrico Boscariol, Global R&D Director, and Eduardo Bresciani, R&D Manager, share how simulation is helping the Italian engineering team at Nidec reduce the number of physical prototypes, validate design concepts more quickly, and make more confident decisions from the earliest stages of development.
By using Ansys simulation software and relying on the technical expertise of ESSS Italia, Nidec has enhanced its ability to:
- Evaluate multiple design variants virtually, without costly trial-and-error.
- Identify performance-critical aspects early, enabling faster iterations.
- Shorten time to market by increasing confidence in each design step.
Through solutions such as Ansys Mechanical™ and Ansys Motor-CAD®, Nidec’s engineers are now able to simulate key aspects of electric motor performance — including thermal behavior, structural integrity, and electromagnetic characteristics — well before physical testing. This allows the team to explore trade-offs, optimize materials, and tailor designs with a deeper understanding of how each component will perform in real-world conditions. This approach to R&D has helped Nidec redefine its development workflow — shifting from late-stage physical testing to early-stage digital validation. Simulation becomes a strategic asset, providing insight into real-world behavior before manufacturing even begins.
Backed by ESSS as an Ansys Apex Channel Partner, Nidec receives not only best-in-class technology but also expert guidance in deploying it effectively across teams. This close collaboration ensures that simulation becomes deeply embedded in engineering routines, creating long-term value and measurable efficiency gains.
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About Nidec Global Appliance
Nidec Global Appliance Europe S.R.L. is a leading European manufacturer that designs and manufactures home appliance motors and drive systems. Committed to innovation, the company continuously develops advanced solutions to meet the demands of home appliance manufacturers, focusing on enhancing battery efficiency, minimizing water consumption, and reducing noise. Nidec prioritizes the use of environmentally friendly materials and the development of products that aid environmental conservation through recycling efforts.
About ESSS
ESSS has gained international recognition by providing a complete range of numerical simulation solutions to over 500 companies in sectors such as oil and gas, aerospace, mining, automotive, and energy, accompanied by superior customer support and related engineering services. These capabilities enable customers to take full advantage of the Ansys multiphysics portfolio while exposing simulation to all levels of the engineering organization. ESSS is Apex Channel Partner and the official representative of Ansys for Latin America, Portugal, Spain, and Italy.
