Modernizing Motor Drive Control Software for the Future

The Challenge: Nidec Corporation, a global leader in electric motor manufacturing, encountered challenges with its UK division, Control Techniques. Their motor drive control unit software, developed in the late 1990s, had become outdated, making it difficult to meet modern demands. The software struggled with bugs due to incompatibilities with newer systems and required customized variants for different clients, such as supporting multiple languages and various numbers of integrated motor control units.

What We Delivered: Wolf Logic performed an in-depth analysis of Nidec’s legacy system, evaluating software interactions and the core code architecture. We successfully ported the existing code to a modern framework and integrated a new API service, stabilizing the platform and resolving critical compatibility issues. This allowed Nidec to support its manufacturing clients more effectively and offer customized software variants to meet their diverse needs.

Results: Our solution ensured that the software regained stability, significantly reducing system bugs and improving performance across multiple customer environments. Nidec can now deliver tailored software versions more efficiently, meeting customer requirements like language updates and integrated unit support.

Next Steps: With the platform in a stable state, the next phase will focus on upgrading the operating systems and codebase to current standards and technologies. This will ensure the long-term sustainability and scalability of Nidec’s control unit software, future-proofing the solution for ongoing advancements in manufacturing technology.