The partnership brings together the complementary strengths of NB’s leading mechanical components and PBA’s full suite of direct drive products, high & ultra-precision stage solutions to benefit customers in manufacturing automation in industries such as Semiconductor.

Singapore, 12 Dec 2024 – PBA has reaffirmed its partnership with Nippon Bearing (NB), an-industry leading manufacturer of linear mechanical products, announcing an exclusive distributorship deal which sees PBA distribute NB products in Singapore and Malaysia.

Recognised globally as a pioneer in mechanical linear motion components, NB has accumulated a track record of over 80 years in the manufacture of their Japanese-made products, which promises high quality and reliability.

The collaborative, synergistic partnership will see NB having advantageous access to PBA’s market strongholds of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and systems builders in its core industries of semiconductor; in areas such as Advanced Chip Packaging and AOI; Optics and MedTech in the territory. PBA will, in turn, benefit from being able to provide a best-in-class brand of mechanical components to existing and potential customers. NB is one of the premier brands in PBA’s burgeoning network of Robotics & Automation ecosystem partners, with over 50 principal brands in an impressive line-up of distributed industrial automation products.

“We are really honoured to be appointed as the exclusive distributor for NB’s leading range of linear motion mechanical products,” said Derrick Yap, Chief Executive Officer, PBA Group. “With PBA’s expertise in direct drive technology, customised stages and mechatronics solutions, offering NB’s complementary mechanical solutions bolsters our suite of offerings and cements our unique position as a one-stop motion solutions expert for automation.”

NB’s line-up of automation components for linear motion, known especially for compact size and high-load capacity, is designed for a broad range of industry applications, including but not limited to semiconductor manufacturing equipment, general machinery, optical equipment and high-precision measurement machines, etc.

Summary of Nippon Bearing’s Flagship & Key Mechanical Linear Motion Products:

• Bushings
• Cross roller guides
• Linear Shafts
• Ball splines
• Ballscrew actuators

PBA’s capabilities lie in design, build and manufacture of direct drive motors, actuators, and modules, with a core competence in precision motion, including offering high and ultra-precision stages with customised specifications to meet the most rigorous requirements yet with shorter delivery lead times.

With an established track record of offering best-in-class precision motion solutions to system partners and industry players in Singapore and Malaysia, PBA views its partnership with Nippon Bearing as a complementary and valuable addition to its repertoire of motion solutions, further enhancing its capabilities to elevate the automation levels of customers.

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