# Nidec-Shimpo opens robot parts factory in Subic Bay Freeport

Nidec-Shimpo Corporation formally launched its manufacturing plant in Subic Bay Freeport, Philippines, to produce high-precision speed reducers for robotics. Initial production is 10,000-25,000 units per month, targeting 100,000 units per month by end of 2019 and 120,000 by March 2020.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2019-01-26
- Where: Subic Bay Freeport, Philippines
- Starts operating: 23 Jan 2019
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 10,000 to 25,000 units per month initially, 100,000 units per month by end of 2019, 120,000 units per month by March 2020
- Products: high-precision speed reducers, robot components
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Nidec-Shimpo Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/36912.md)
- [Nidec](https://endata.com/companies/1321.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [sunstar.com.ph](https://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/japanese-firm-opens-robot-parts-factory-in-subic), 2019-01-26: "Nidec-Shimpo Corporation (Japan), a leading innovator of precision-gearing solutions for robotics and industrial automation which aimed to mass produce in its Subic factory a new line of robot components developed in Japan, on Wednesday formally launched its operations here."

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