Control Techniques Dynamics joins Nidec Drives to unify servo portfolio
18 August 2025 
Nidec Drives has integrated its servomotor business Control Techniques Dynamics (CTD) into its operations, thus unifying the company’s servodrive and motor offerings.
Founded in 1962, Control Techniques Dynamics was a pioneer in the design and production of high-performance servomotors. It was one of the first companies in the world to specialise exclusively in brushless servomotor technologies. The business now delivers precision motion systems to industries ranging from robotics and automation, to aerospace and medical devices.
The integration is intended to realign strategic goals, enhance collaboration, and streamline operations across both organisations. By allowing cross-functional teams in sales, product management, engineering, operations and supply chain, to collaborate more closely, Nidec is aiming to redefine its servodrive and motor portfolio, boosting efficiency and cutting costs.
The move is expected to result in a more compelling and competitive servo offering, positioning Nidec Drives for future growth. Work is underway on joint product and sales initiatives.
“Integrating Control Techniques Dynamics within Nidec Drives allows us to serve our customers better than ever,” says Nidec Motion Platform president, Anthony Pickering. “By driving this collaboration and growth – we can offer better value servo solutions and support, as part of our ongoing strategic initiative as one Nidec.”
“Integrating Control Techniques Dynamics into Nidec Drives marks an exciting milestone,” adds Randy Guzman, global vice-president of product management and marketing, and commercial leader of the integration project. “By combining Control Techniques Dynamics’s proven innovation in our servodrive technology with our global reach and support network, we’re delivering even greater value, service, reliability and performance to customers worldwide.”
CTD started life in 1962 as Moore Reed & Co, which was established in South London by six engineers to produce precision servo elements, mainly for aircraft applications. In 1964, the business moved to Andover, in the South of England, and added AC and DC motors, as well as encoders, to its portfolio.
In 1972, Moore Reed merged with the motor-maker Newman Industries, giving it access to global markets and widening its expertise. In 1976, the business was bought by an electronic components manufacturer, Kode International. This relationship lasted for more than 10 years, during which Moore Reed expanded its expertise in precision motion control systems.
In 1989, Moore Reed was bought by Control Techniques. The following year, it added Evershed and Vignoles’ Powerotor division, bringing together two of the UK’s leading servo component companies. In 1993, Moore Reed & Co was renamed Control Techniques Dynamics (CTD). In 1995, Control Techniques and CTD were bought by Emerson which, in turn, sold them to Nidec in 2017.
The addition of CTD to Nidec Drives follows the earlier integration of KB Electronics, strengthening Nidec’s ability to deliver unified, high-performance systems for global markets.
