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  "status": "unclaimed",
  "updated_at": "2026-08-25",
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        "Automotive",
        "Cement",
        "Food & Beverage Processing",
        "Machine Tools",
        "Medical Devices",
        "Semiconductors",
        "Wind Turbines",
        "Railways",
        "Quarrying, Mining & Construction"
      ]
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        "city": "Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo",
        "country": "JP"
      },
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      "name": "NSK",
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        "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NSK_Ltd.",
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      "description": "Global manufacturer of bearings, automotive components, and precision machinery and parts, including linear motion products such as ball screws, linear guides, and direct-drive motors. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan; founded 1916."
    },
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        "summary": "Ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing units, and super precision bearings, plus the SPACEA line for cleanroom, corrosion-resistant, vacuum, high-temperature, and non-magnetic applications."
      },
      {
        "id": "precision-machine-components",
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        "name": "Precision Machine Components",
        "role": "manufacturer",
        "summary": "Ball screws, NSK Linear Guides, Monocarrier linear actuators, Megatorque direct-drive motors, XY tables, and spindles for machine tools and surgical robotics.",
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        "url": "https://www.nsk.com/products/automotive/",
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        "name": "Automotive Components",
        "role": "manufacturer",
        "summary": "Electrification, chassis, and power train components: electric power steering, steering columns, hub unit bearings, brake actuators, transmission and CVT components, and motorcycle parts."
      },
      {
        "id": "condition-monitoring-solutions",
        "url": "https://www.nsk.com/products/condition-monitoring-solutions/",
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        "name": "Condition Monitoring Solutions",
        "role": "manufacturer",
        "summary": "Wireless vibration diagnostic devices (D-VibA10) and remote condition monitoring systems (VC-8000, VCM-3) for predictive maintenance of rotating machinery.",
        "extensions": {
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            "spec_version": "0.1"
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        "name": "Maintenance Products",
        "role": "manufacturer",
        "summary": "Bearing heaters using electromagnetic induction for shrink-fit mounting, and greases including KPM high-temperature grease (rated to 230°C) and Silver-Lube USDA H1 food-grade grease."
      }
    ],
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      "url": "https://www.nsk.com/contact-us/",
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    "updated_at": "2026-08-25"
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}