Leroy-Somer, a Nidec company founded in 1919 and headquartered in Angoulême, France, specializes in electromechanical drive systems and energy-efficient motor technology. It produces AC motors, gear motors, alternators, and variable speed drives designed for sectors such as energy, marine, aerospace, and industrial automation. Leroy-Somer is known for its emphasis on system reliability, modular design, and sustainability, helping clients reduce downtime and energy costs. Operating across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa, it serves OEMs and infrastructure projects globally.
Nidec Leroy-Somer announces Dyneo+, its new range of super premium efficiency permanent magnet-assisted synchronous reluctance motors. Combining the performance of synchronous permanent magnet technology with the easy set-up of induction motors, the Dyneo+ motors have been designed to meet the most stringent requirements of industrial applications while offering them even more options using digitalization.
At the University of Southern Denmark, engineering students are taught electronics and challenged with real-life industrial equipment driven by electric motors and drives manufactured by Nidec.