Nidec Automation announces the end-of-life for the AGV Motors and Kits, model numbers listed below. This product has entered obsolescence, and no further production will occur. This change is part of a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering the best possible products to customers.

Customers currently using any of the affected product variants are encouraged to take appropriate steps to secure remaining inventory by the deadlines outlined in Table 2. A replacement solution is in development, utilizing our new Green Band™ motors, launching in early 2027.

Support for these products will be available for 12 months following the last ship date. After this period, the products will no longer receive technical support, software updates, or maintenance releases.

 

Table 1: Affected Product Variants

Product ModelDescriptionReplacement Model
060LDB30 Motor Wheel New line of AGV Motors and Kits launching early 2027
067LDB30 Motor Wheel New line of AGV Motors and Kits launching early 2027
089LDA15 Motor Wheel New line of AGV Motors and Kits launching early 2027
089LDA30 Motor Wheel New line of AGV Motors and Kits launching early 2027
142LDA20 Motor Wheel New line of AGV Motors and Kits launching early 2027
AGV060 AGV Kit New line of AGV Motors and Kits launching early 2027
AGV089 AGV Kit New line of AGV Motors and Kits launching early 2027
AGV142 AGV Kit New line of AGV Motors and Kits launching early 2027

 

Table 2: End-of-Life Milestones and Dates

MilestoneDefinitionDate
End-of-Life Announcement Date The date of the document that announces the end-of-sale and end-of-life of a product distributed to the general public. July 15, 2026
End-of-Sale Date 1 The last date to order the affected product from Nidec Automation. After this date, the product is no longer available for sale. December 31, 2027
Last Ship Date The last possible ship date that can be requested of Nidec Automation. TBD at time of PO acknowledgment
Note 1: Affected product stock is subject to prior sale. Once stock is depleted, no further production will be offered.

 

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