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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 Their motor drive control unit software, developed in the late 1990s, had become outdated, making it difficult to meet modern demands.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.

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What We Delivered

Wolf Logic performed an in-depth analysis of Nidec’s legacy system, evaluating software interactions and the core code architecture. Moreover, We successfully ported the existing code to a modern framework and integrated a new API service, stabilizing the platform and resolving critical compatibility issues.

• Legacy System Analysis: Conducted a thorough evaluation of the existing software interactions and code architecture.

• API Integration: Developed and integrated a new API service to support diverse client requirements.

• Code Modernization: Ported the existing code to a modern framework to enhance compatibility and stability.

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Results

Our solution ensured that the software regained stability, significantly reducing system bugs and improving performance across multiple customer environments. The key outcomes include:

• Efficient Delivery of Tailored Software: Nidec Corporation can now deliver customized software versions more efficiently, meeting customer requirements such as language updates and integrated unit support.
• Improved Software Stability: Significant reduction in system bugs, enhancing overall performance.

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. Moreover, 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.