TDK Brand Introduction
Company Overview
Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, TDK Corporation is a leading global manufacturer of electronic components and materials. Its name originates from the original Japanese name "Tokyo Denki Kagaku Kogyo K.K." and was renamed TDK Corporation in 2008. The company started with magnetic material technology and gradually expanded into diversified fields such as electronic components, sensors, and energy equipment, with business coverage worldwide.
Core business and technological advantages
TDK's core competitiveness lies in materials science and precision manufacturing, with a product line covering the following key areas:
Magnetic materials: Ferrites and other materials are widely used in electronic devices, such as inductors and transformers.
Passive components: including ceramic capacitors, inductors, filters, etc., providing support for 5G communication and consumer electronics.
Sensors and actuators: such as temperature, pressure, MEMS sensors, applied in automobiles and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Energy solutions: lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries, wireless charging technology, serving electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
Recording media and storage: Once known for magnetic tape and CD/DVD, now transformed into providing storage solutions for data centers.
Modules and Systems: Integrated products such as power management modules and radio frequency (RF) modules.
Technological innovation: TDK has over 100000 patents, especially in the fields of high-frequency components, miniaturization technology, and environmentally friendly materials, which are at the forefront of the industry. For example, its multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) hold a significant market share in the global market.
Application Fields
TDK's products penetrate multiple high-tech industries:
Consumer electronics: smartphones, computers, home appliances (such as Apple, Samsung and other brand supply chains).
Automotive electronics: battery management systems, ADAS sensors, and onboard charging modules for electric vehicles (EVs).
Industry and Energy: Industrial Automation, Renewable Energy (Solar Inverters, Energy Storage Systems).
Medical equipment: medical imaging, wearable health monitoring devices.
Global layout
TDK has research and development centers and production bases in over 30 countries worldwide, with over 100000 employees (2023 data). After acquiring EPCOS from Germany in 2008, it further strengthened its competitiveness in the automotive electronics and industrial markets. In China, TDK has factories in Dongguan, Suzhou, Xiamen and other places, and is deeply involved in the local industrial chain.
Sustainable development
TDK is committed to environmental protection and carbon neutrality goals, promoting green technology innovation:
Develop lead-free piezoelectric materials and biodegradable materials.
Expand investment in electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy solutions.
Join international environmental initiatives such as RE100 (100% Renewable Energy Use Plan).
Brand influence
As a benchmark in the global electronic components industry, TDK ranks among the Fortune Global 500, with sales exceeding 1.5 trillion yen (approximately 11 billion US dollars) in the 2023 fiscal year. Its products are known for their high reliability, supporting the development of cutting-edge technologies such as 5G communication, artificial intelligence, and autonomous driving.
TDK, with nearly 90 years of technological accumulation, has transformed from a magnetic materials expert to a comprehensive electronic solutions giant, continuously leading innovation in the electronics industry. Under the trend of intelligence and low carbonization, TDK will continue to play the "hidden champion" of the global technology industry chain, empowering the future digital society.