Development of precision components for HEVs and EVs and electrification-related technologies
First written in FY2018. 7 of 9 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2026.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「For motor cores, the company has been expanding its global production structure and decided to invest in establishing a production structure at its Indian site, following its site in Mexico.」
For motor cores, the company decided to invest in establishing a production structure at its Indian site following Mexico, thereby expanding its global production structure. - 2026-05-13AdvancedOther Disclosures
「As a result, output was increased by approximately 50% and rotational speed by more than 1.5 times compared with conventional products.」
For electrification-related technologies, the company developed two products for drive motors using CFRP assembly and spring-design technologies, demonstrating specific improvements in performance and reductions in environmental impact. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「For motor cores, one of the key components, NHK Spring Mexico completed a new factory building, completing the expansion of the global production structure. The company will therefore accelerate reviews of manufacturing methods and new technology development to further strengthen its competitiveness.」
The company states that NHK Spring Mexico completed a new factory building for motor cores and that expansion of the global production structure, including Japan, Mexico and China, has been completed. - FY2025-H1BEV demand reaches a plateau while HEV demand increasesAnnual report
「In the automotive-related business, demand for BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles) reached a plateau, while HEVs (Hybrid Electric Vehicles) performed well and demand for the company’s products increased.」
The company states that in the vehicle electrification market, BEV demand reached a plateau while HEV demand remained strong, increasing demand for its products. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As vehicle electrification progresses, the company is reviewing manufacturing methods and developing new technologies for motor cores, one of the key components. It will increase production capacity at 3 sites in Japan, Mexico and China, including a new building at its Atsugi plant scheduled for completion in October 2023.」
The company plans to increase production capacity for motor cores through manufacturing-method reviews and new technology development, including a new building at its Atsugi plant and 3 sites in Japan, Mexico and China. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In its automotive-related business, the company installed production equipment for motor cores for electric vehicles at Guangzhou Niko Mechatronics Co., Ltd. in China to address vehicle electrification, and began mass production in the current consolidated fiscal year.」
For motor cores related to vehicle electrification, the company installed production equipment at its Chinese site and began mass production in the current fiscal year. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In its precision components business, the company expanded production equipment for automotive transmission springs in Ina, Nagano Prefecture, and began mass production in the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company expanded its production base for electrification- and automotive-related components by expanding production equipment for transmission springs in Ina and beginning mass production. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, the company redesigned the structure of brake accumulators, which have been mass-produced since 2004 and are used mainly in hybrid vehicles and large SUVs, and began full-scale mass production of a new-generation accumulator offering improved durability, fewer parts and lower weight.」
The company describes the concrete progress of beginning full-scale mass production of new-generation accumulators for HEVs and other vehicles. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「The company is currently focusing in particular on product development for HEVs (hybrid electric vehicles) and EVs (electric vehicles), production technology development to improve the quality and reduce the cost of springs, and the development of high-strength materials.」
The company’s R&D priorities include motor components for HEVs and EVs, components for lithium-ion and fuel-cell applications, inverter components, and lightweighting technologies.