With the continued development of automated industrialization, motors, as core components, have garnered increasing attention. In recent years, in particular, the increasing number of robotic arms, robots, and automated production lines have relied on motors for their power.
Among various motor types, brushless DC motors (BLDCs) are gaining popularity due to their high efficiency and stability. So, which global motor manufacturers are worth paying attention to? This article compiles a list of 10 BLDC motor manufacturers in the home appliance, industrial, and smart device sectors for your reference.
| Company | Headquarters | Established |
|---|---|---|
| Nidec | Kyoto, Japan | 1973 |
| Johnson Electric | Hong Kong | 1959 |
| Regal Rexnord | Wisconsin, USA | 1955 |
| Maxon Motor | Sachseln, Switzerland | 1961 |
| Portescap | Geneva, Switzerland | 1931 |
| Fengtech | Ningbo, China | 2004 |
| Allied Motion | New York, USA | 1962 |
| Donper | Huangshi, China | 1994 |
| Jkongmotor | Changzhou, China | 2011 |
| Stardrive-Tech | Shanghai, China | 2018 |
1. Nidec
Founded: July 23, 1973
Website: www.nidec.com
Headquarters: Kyoto, Japan, with over 300 branches across Asia, Europe, and the Americas
Company Profile:
Nidec is a leading global provider of integrated drive technology and a renowned bldc motor manufacturer and supplier. Nidec’s main business areas are:
1. Motor Products: Precision small motors, medium/large motors (for electric vehicle drives), and brushless DC motors (for air conditioners and home appliances).
2. Electronic and Optical Components: Encoders, pressure sensors, and laser scanners.
3. Machinery and Cooling Systems: Refrigeration compressors (Embraco brand) and data center liquid cooling units.
| Technology Area | Key Features | Primary Applications |
|---|---|---|
| High Space Factor Motor | Round wire winding, 10% smaller size, improved efficiency | Electric vehicles (E-Axle) |
| 4U 250kW CDU | 2.5x cooling capacity vs. traditional units, supports hot-swap maintenance | Data centers (AI computing) |
| Scroll Compressor | Exclusive production base in China, annual capacity of 150K units | HVAC, heat pumps |
| FDB Motor | Fluid dynamic bearing technology, high precision, low noise | Hard disk drives (HDDs) |
2. Johnson Electric
Website: www.johnsonelectric.com
Founded: 1959, Hong Kong
Headquarters: Headquartered in Hong Kong (manufacturing facilities and R&D centers are primarily located in Asia and Europe)
Company Profile:
Johnson Electric is a leading global provider of drive subsystems and motion solutions, with extensive experience in the production and provision of BLDC motor solutions. Their core businesses include:
1. Motor Manufacturing Range: Micromotors, solenoids, switches, flexible connectors, and integrated motor systems.
2. Application Solutions:
Automotive Products: Engine cooling fans, electronic water pumps, power window actuators, seat adjustment motors, electronic stability control motors, etc.
Industrial and Consumer Electronics: Home appliances, power tools, medical devices, building automation, HVAC systems
| Technology Area | Technical Solution | Innovation Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive E-Pumps | Brushless motor drive + fluid dynamics optimization | Enables integrated thermal management systems, reducing energy consumption |
| Power Windows/Sunroofs | Curved motor technology | 30% lighter and more compact, freeing up cabin space |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | BLDC fast-response control | Proactively tightens seatbelts pre-collision, replacing chemical triggers |
3. Regal Rexnord
Website: www.regalrexnord.com
Founded: 1955, USA
Headquarters: Wisconsin, USA
Company Profile:
Regal Rexnord is a leading global provider of industrial power transmission and motion control solutions, also producing BLDC motors, controllers, and other equipment. Its business is primarily divided into four segments:
1. Commercial Systems: AC/DC motors, electronic variable speed controllers, and fans (for HVAC and commercial equipment).
2. Industrial Systems: Industrial motors, generator sets, and switchgear (for data centers, healthcare, energy, and other sectors).
3. Climate Solutions: Fractional horsepower motors and controllers (for white goods, water heaters, small pumps, etc.).
4. Motion Control Solutions: Bearings, couplings, gearboxes, and conveying equipment (for industries such as aerospace, food and beverage, and mining).
Technology Application Scenarios:
| Product Area | Technical Solution | BLDC Technology Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Solutions | Fractional Horsepower Motors & Electronic Variable Speed Controllers | Brushless motor drive systems for HVAC compressors and refrigeration |
| Industrial Automation | Precision motion control components (e.g., servo motors) | High-precision Field-Oriented Control (FOC) algorithms |
| Miniature Motion Systems | Medical device drives, robotic joint actuators | Low-noise, high-response brushless motor designs |
4. Maxon Motor
Website: www.maxonmotor.com
Founded: 1961
Headquarters: Sachseln, Switzerland (Manufacturing facilities: Switzerland, Germany, and Hungary)
Company Profile: Maxon is a global leader in high-precision motors and drive systems. Our core businesses include:
Product Portfolio:
1. Brushed/brushless DC motors, disc motors, planetary/spur gearboxes, sensors (encoders, resolvers), and controllers (servo amplifiers and position controllers).
2. Customized drive solutions: We support single-unit orders to meet specific application requirements.
Applications:
Medical technology: Insulin pumps, surgical instruments, and heart pumps.
Industrial automation: Collaborative robots and precision instruments.
Aerospace: NASA Mars rovers.
Other: Drones, automotive electronics, and security equipment.
Core Products and Technologies:
| Product Series | Technical Highlights | Application Scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| EC frameless DT | Frameless design, supports high dynamic response (instantaneous speed changes); integrated TSX-MAG off-axis encoder with Hall/incremental signals | Collaborative robots, exoskeletons |
| ECX Flat Motor | Outer rotor structure, segmented magnets + specialized winding technology; exceptional torque/volume ratio; compact length (14–21 mm) | UAVs, compact robotic joints |
| EC-4pole Series | 4-pole inner rotor design, high torque density; supports FOC (Field-Oriented Control) algorithms | Medical pumps, industrial automation |
5. Portescap
Website: www.portescap.com
Founded: 1931
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland (Manufacturing and R&D centers: Switzerland, the United States, and India)
Company Profile:
Portescap is a leading global supplier of high-performance micro motors and motion control solutions, with strong production and R&D capabilities for micro BLDCM motors. Its core businesses include:
1. Product Portfolio:
Brushless DC Motors (BLDC): including slotted and slotless types (such as the Ultra EC series), and flat motors.
Brushed DC Motors: coreless design, including the Athlonix high-power density series.
Stepper Motors and Actuators: permanent magnet stepper motors, linear stepper actuators, and turbine disc stepper motors.
Supporting Components: gearboxes, encoders, and drives.
2. Applications:
Medical Technology: surgical tools, insulin pumps, ventilators, and diagnostic equipment (autoclave sterilization).
Industrial and Aerospace: robotic joints, optical systems, defense actuators, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Automation and Consumer Products: instrumentation, security equipment, and precision industrial machinery.
Core Products and Technology Highlights
| Product Series | Technical Highlights | Primary Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra EC Slotless Motors | Coreless rotor design eliminates cogging torque; proprietary Ultra-EC windings; speeds up to 60,000 rpm | Medical pumps, bionic exoskeletons, laser systems |
| Surgical Tool Motors | Autoclavable compatibility (>1,000 cycles); low EMI for precision surgical instruments | Orthopedic drills, laparoscopic instruments |
| Grooved Flat Motors | Outer rotor topology (e.g. 60ECF); optimized torque density (up to 298 mNm); supports sensorless/Hall control | Robotic grippers, aerospace actuators |
6. Fengtech
Website:www.fengtech.com
Founded: 2004
Headquarters: Ningbo, China
Company Profile:
Fengtech is a Chinese BLDCM motor supplier specializing in the design, manufacture, and customized solutions of micro gearmotors (≤100W). Core businesses include:
1. Product Lines:
Brushless DC motors (BLDC) and gearmotors (such as the FA-BL60 series).
Permanent magnet synchronous motors, brushed DC motors, and AC shaded-pole motors.
Customized motor solutions (supporting parameter adjustment and industry adaptation).
2. Applications:
Home appliances (massage chair lift motors, ovens, pellet stove burners).
Industrial equipment (automatic machinery, woodworking equipment), medical equipment, and automotive electronics (solar fans, electric bicycles).
Technical parameters and design:
| Technology Focus | Implementation | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|
| High-Efficiency Magnetic Circuit | Rare-earth magnets construction, optimized torque output (≥20 mNm) | Massage chair lifting systems, automotive electronics |
| Thermal Management Protection | Impedance/thermal protection mechanisms prevent overheating damage | Household appliances (ovens, pellet stoves) |
| Compact Integrated Solutions | Motor + gearbox + driver integrated design (e.g., FA-BL60 series) | Automation equipment, automatic doors |
7. Allied Motion
Website: www.alliedmotion.com
Founded: 1962
Headquarters: New York, USA
Company Profile:
Allied Motion is a leading global supplier of precision motion control components and systems, with extensive manufacturing and R&D experience in the industrial, aerospace, and other fields. Core businesses include:
1. Product Portfolio:
Motors: Brushless DC motors (BLDC), brushless servo/torque motors, coreless DC motors, and brushed DC motors.
Drives and Controls: Integrated brushless motor drivers, modular digital servo drives, and motion controllers.
Supporting Components: Gearboxes, optical encoders, and sensors.
2. Applications:
High-end Industries: Semiconductor manufacturing equipment, industrial robots, and laser control systems.
Medical and Aerospace: Surgical robots, life support systems, and space probes (such as cryogenic pump motors).
Vehicles and Defense: Military robots and electric vehicle drives.
Core BLDC motor product line:
| Product Series | Technical Highlights | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|
| HT Series | Frameless design (ø19.3–127mm); continuous stall torque 0.007–9 Nm; standard Hall sensors; optional Samarium Cobalt magnets (high-temp resistant) | Quadruped robot joints, semiconductor equipment |
| Megaflux Series | Ultra-thin ring structure (stator ø60–792mm); continuous torque up to 1,875 Nm; central bore design (for cables/fluid pass-through) | Large robotic arms, precision rotary tables |
| QB Series | Frameless kit motors; continuous torque 0.069–15.04 Nm; no-load speed to 30,000 RPM; high-speed optimized variants (QS models) | Lab automation, high-speed pumps |
8. Donper
Website: www.donper.com
Founded: 1994
Headquarters: Huangshi, Hubei Province, China (R&D Centers: Huangshi, China, Joinville, Brazil)
Company Profile:
Donper Compressor is a leading global supplier of refrigeration compressors and motor systems. Their motors are primarily used in household appliances. Their core businesses include:
Product Portfolio:
Refrigeration Compressors: 16 series with over 200 products, covering household refrigerators, commercial freezers, medical deep freezers (-86°C), ice cream machines, and more.
Motor Products: 18 series with over 410 products, including ultra-high-efficiency discrete refrigeration motors, commercial variable-frequency motors, and BLDC washing machine motors.
Applications: Home appliances (refrigerators/freezers), commercial refrigeration (supermarket display cases, vending machines), medical cryogenic equipment, and automotive cold chain equipment.
Technical parameters and performance improvement:
| Technology Direction | Performance Parameters | Application Scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| BLDC Washing Machine Motors | Wash energy efficiency ↑40%, spin efficiency ↑20%; significantly reduced noise | High-end drum washing machines |
| Ultra-Efficient Inverter Motors | Efficiency 80%-91%; COP value reaches 2.15; 25% power savings | Refrigerator/freezer commercial compressors |
| Laminated Cooling Motors | Efficiency 77%-86%; COP value ≥1.8; reduced temperature rise | Compact refrigeration equipment |
9. Jkongmotor
Website: www.jkongmotor.com
Founded: 2011
Headquarters: Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
Company Profile:
JKONGMOTOR is a high-tech enterprise specializing in precision micro motors and drive systems. Our core businesses include:
1. Product Portfolio:
Stepper Motors: Available in 20mm, 28mm, 35mm, 42mm, 57mm, 86mm, 110mm, and 130mm series, supporting two-phase, three-phase, and four-phase hybrid designs.
Brushless DC Motors: Available in 42BLS, 57BLS, and 86BLS series, with power ranging from 23W to 2,500W, suitable for home appliances, industrial equipment, and smart homes.
Supporting Drivers: Drivers such as the JK0220, JK1545, and JK2060AC series.
2. Applications:
Consumer electronics (beauty devices, smart homes), industrial automation (winding machines, robotic arms), medical equipment, drones, etc.
Technical Parameter Comparison:
| Product Series | Rated Power | Speed | Torque | Key Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JK42BL60 | 34W | 4,000 RPM | 0.08N·m | Industrial robots, precision instruments |
| High-Power Custom | 2,500W | 3,000 RPM | Customizable | Electric vehicles, winding machines |
| 57BLS Series | 100W–500W | 3,000 RPM | 0.2–1.0N·m | Home appliances, smart home devices |
10. Stardrive-Tech
Website: www.infimotion.com
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: Shanghai, China
Company Introduction:
Stardrive Technology is a provider of electric drive system solutions for new energy vehicles and high-end industrial sectors. Our core businesses include:
1. Products:
New energy vehicle drive motors: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs), oil-cooled flat wire motors, and in-wheel motors.
BLDC Motors and Controllers: High-voltage/low-voltage brushless DC motors, integrated electric drive systems.
Electric Control Systems: Motor controllers, vehicle controllers.
2. Application Areas:
New energy vehicles (passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and special vehicles).
Industrial automation (robots, automated guided vehicles), and aerospace (drone electric propulsion systems).
Core technical features:
| Technology Focus | Technical Implementation | Application Cases |
|---|---|---|
| High-Voltage BLDC System | 800V platform with SiC power devices, peak efficiency >96% | Premium electric SUVs, supercars |
| Intelligent Thermal Management | Liquid cooling + phase-change materials, 30% lower temperature rise | High-load industrial robots |
| Hub Motor Integration | Motor + gearbox + brake triple integration, torque density 20N·m/kg | Autonomous delivery vehicles, special-purpose vehicles |
| Sensorless Control | High-frequency injection-based rotor position estimation (±1° accuracy) | UAV propulsion systems |
Conclusion
The above 10 BLDC motor manufacturers come from around the world, primarily in the United States, Switzerland, China, and Japan. They have achieved technological breakthroughs in industrial manufacturing, furniture and appliances, aerospace, and other fields, providing valuable support for the development of motors.
This is Fengtech Motor Co., Ltd. We primarily manufacture and provide solutions for food machinery (pellet stoves, ovens, etc.), refrigeration equipment (slush machines, ice makers, etc.), and industrial machinery. If you have any projects in this area, please contact our team.
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