• 16% higher rated current and 31% lower DC resistance compared to conventional products
• Highly reliable for use in high-temperature environments up to +150 °C

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) has expanded its TFM201612BLEA series (2.0 x 1.6 x 1.2 mm – L x W x H) of thin-film power inductors for automotive power circuits to higher currents up to 5.6 A. The two new components have a rated inductance of 0.33 µH and 0.47 µH, respectively. Mass production of this product series began in July 2025.

In recent years, demand for inductors for automotive power circuits has continued to increase as electric vehicles and ADAS for safe driving have become more widespread. Highly efficient power supply circuits are necessary to lower energy consumption, driving the development of low-loss, high-efficiency inductors. Inductors for power supply circuits must be compact, as they need to be installed within the limited space of ECUs. High reliability is also crucial, as they must operate in harsh, high-temperature environments.

Compared to the conventional TFM-ALMA series of the same size with an inductance of 0.47 µH, this new product achieves a 16% higher rated current of 5.6 A and a 31% lower DC resistance of 22 mΩ, offering the highest standard* of electrical performance. This helps to reduce loss and to improve efficiency for power supply circuits, enabling support for high-current applications within the same footprint as conventional models. Additionally, the inductor ensures high reliability with an upper operation temperature range limit of +150 °C, thanks to a product design assuming use in high-temperature environments in automotive applications.

With TDK’s proprietary materials and structural designs adapted to the diverse needs of automotive power circuits, TDK will work to expand its comprehensive lineup, utilizing not only thin-film technology but also wire-winding and multilayer processing technologies, thereby contributing to the enhancement of the quality of automotive power circuits.

*Source: TDK, as of July 2025

• Germany's most important brand award goes to TDK Electronics twice
• “Best of Best” in the “Excellent Brands - Digital Brand of the Year” category
• Gold in the category “Excellence in Brand Strategy and Creation - Brand Digitalization”
• Digitalization as one of the cornerstones of TDK Electronics’ business model

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) announces it has won the German Brand Award 2025 in two major categories. TDK Electronics received the “Best of Best” award in the “Excellent Brands - Digital Brand of the Year” category and Gold in the “Excellence in Brand Strategy and Creation - Brand Digitalization” category.

The award went to the company’s appearance at electronica 2024 in Munich, the world's leading trade fair for electronics, where it succeeded for the first time in implementing an end-to-end digitized process from visitor registration to lead generation, thus making the contribution of digital marketing to value creation measurable, as well as achieving effective targeting, greater reach and better quality leads through the targeted use of digital campaigning and modern digital tools and platforms. Furthermore, the trade fair presence was enhanced by digital elements at the booth and the consistent communication of core brand messages across all digital channels, ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand experience.

The double award is a recognition of TDK Electronics’ new digital marketing initiative. With a clear focus, technological excellence and a deep understanding of customers' wishes and requirements, TDK Electronics has succeeded in establishing a strong, future-oriented brand in the digital space. This digital initiative creates measurable added value through marketing communication, customer loyalty, and brand experience.

Dr. Werner Lohwasser, CEO of TDK Electronics, emphasizes: "Digital transformation is not a trend for us, but a cornerstone of our business model. The awards confirm our approach of using digitalization as a lever for value creation. They are not only a confirmation for TDK Electronics, but also an incentive to continue driving forward digital brand development with innovative power and customer focus”.

Brigitte Mueller, Head of Corporate Communications & Digital Marketing at TDK Electronics, adds: "We are delighted with these awards. Digitalization is not only changing our technologies - it is also changing how we think, design, and present our global brand. That's why we are driving a holistic transformation of our digital marketing - strategically, innovatively, and customer-oriented.

German Brand Award

The German Brand Award is the most important German prize for brand management and marketing. It has been presented annually by the German Design Council since 2016. It aims to strengthen the importance of holistic brand management as a decisive success factor for companies in the national and international competitive environment. As a platform that makes excellence and trends in brand management visible, it sets standards for outstanding brand work.
 

• New 100-V product for commercial applications with 1 μF capacitance in 1608 case size (achieving large capacitance)
• Contributes to the reduction of component count and the miniaturization of sets

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) has expanded its C series for commercial multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to 1 µF at 100 V in the 1608 size (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.8 mm – L x W x H), with X7R characteristics. This is the industry’s highest capacitance* for a 100-V-rated product in this size and this temperature characteristic. Mass production of the product series began in June 2025.

In recent years, 48-V systems have become increasingly common for AI servers, energy storage systems, and a wide range of industrial equipment to improve system efficiency and reduce power loss. This has led to a growing demand for 100 V-rated MLCCs used as capacitors on power lines.

This new 100-V product of the C series achieves ten times the capacity of conventional products of the same size, thanks to optimized material selection and product design. Therefore, it makes it possible to reduce the number of MLCCs used and the mounting area, contributing to the reduction of component counts and miniaturization of sets. TDK will further expand its lineup to meet the needs of customers.

*Source: TDK, as of June 2025

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) has expanded its MEMS inertial sensors portfolio with the Tronics AXO315^®T0, a high-temperature MEMS accelerometer with ±14 g input range and a digital interface for measurement while drilling (MWD) applications in the energy market.  

Leveraging TDK’s unique closed-loop architecture that provides an unprecedented level of vibration rectification and resistance to operational shocks, AXO315T0 exhibits a bias residual error of 0.8 mg over its operating temperature range of -30 °C to +150 °C, enabling a precise and continuous inclination measurement for directional drilling tools exposed to high temperatures. 

To cope with the stringent reliability constraints required to maximize the productivity of complex drilling operations in severe environments, TDK has qualified AXO315T0 through extensive reliability testing. This includes more than 1000 hours of powered life testing at +165 °C, temperature cycling from -55 °C to +165 °C, as well as high temperature vibration tests (20 g RMS random vibration combined with 50 g sine sweep). 

With a typical bias drift of less than 1 mg without recalibration after 1000 hours at high temperature, AXO315T0 brings a digital and low-SWaP alternative to legacy quartz accelerometers, paving the way for a new generation of MWD tools able to operate for long periods at high temperatures with no compromise on performance. 

AXO315T0 sensors and evaluation boards are available for sampling and customer evaluations. TDK will further expand its MEMS portfolio for the energy market with a new accelerometer withstanding operating temperatures up to +175 °C. 

The Kalyani site won a gold and silver award for excellence in productivity and quality in a national competition organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The two teams came out on top in a field of 240 entries and 220 presentations from across the country thanks to their innovation, teamwork, and structured problem-solving.

The Ferrite Business Unit won gold for their project on productivity improvement of series presses. The Transformer Business Unit secured silver for their project on eliminating defects caused by insufficient maintenance of equipment and systems by machine operators, known in Japanese as Jishu Hozen. This principle is one of the eight pillars of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), a holistic approach to improving productivity. It involves all employees in the maintenance and improvement of the systems.

Harisaran Singh, Head of the Ferrite Business Unit, emphasized: “This is a proud moment in our journey to operational excellence through TPM. The team's dedication and persistent efforts have really paid off. Congratulations and keep up the good work!”

Saibal Sarkar, Head of the Transformer Business Unit, said: "I am very proud of our team for winning the Silver Award in our first participation in the CII competition. This achievement reflects our team’s dedication and the effectiveness of our TPM-based approach to defect reduction.”

Indrajit Roy, TPM coordinator at Kalyani, added: “We were successful thanks to collaborative efforts of our team members by following TPM principles and through structured approach of problem-solving.”

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is a non-governmental, non-profit business organization and industry association in India. Founded in 1895, it aims to promote India's development through partnerships with government, industry, and civil society. The organization represents more than 9,000 direct members, including companies from the private and public sectors.

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) launches the ADL8030VA, a high-performance inductor designed specifically for power-over-coaxial (PoC) applications. Due to its high impedance over a wide frequency range, this component streamlines the PoC filter design by requiring only one single component instead of the conventional approach with two or more inductors. This significantly reduces complexity and cost in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and other automotive electronics, where space efficiency and reliability are critical. With the ADL8030VA, TDK is once again driving mobility transformation toward a more connected and safe future.

In standard configurations, ADAS sensors like automotive cameras require two separate lines: one power line connected to the battery and a signal line connected to the electronic control unit (ECU). However, with PoC technology, a single coaxial cable can simultaneously carry both power and data, simplifying and reducing the wire harness.

The 7.8 x 2.7 x 2.7 mm (L x W x H) small ADL8030VA series offers inductance values from 10 µH to 100 µH with a rated current range of up to 0.82 A, ensuring robust performance from -55 °C to +155 °C across a wide frequency spectrum. Its low DC resistance of less than 0.5 Ω for the types with 22 µH or less minimizes power losses, enhancing overall energy efficiency. Its compact design is engineered with a ferrite core, enamel copper wire welded to the terminals, and flame-retardant molding. It offers high mechanical stability and meets AEC-Q200 qualification standards, ensuring durability under harsh automotive conditions.

In China, Sales received two awards from automotive suppliers. TDK Sales South China won the “Excellent Business Cooperation Award” from Desay SV, a manufacturer of electronics, antenna, and software solutions. TDK Sales North China received the “Quality Delivery Excellence Award” from the Japanese-Chinese joint venture TFDA (TianJin Fawer Denso Air-Conditioner), that produces air conditioning systems.

Desay SV the award to Makoto Kondo (Senior Vice President TDK Greater China Sales Division and Block General Manager TDK South China) and Kelby Yang (Sales Director TDK South China Automotive Team) at its partner conference. Desay SV recognized TDK's delivery performance for inductors manufactured at the Xiamen site in China. “This award is not only a confirmation of TDK's performance to date, but also an expectation for future cooperation,” said Kondo. He pointed out that TDK had to manage supply shortages due to high demand for xEV and ADAS in the Chinese market. Thanks to close cooperation between the Business Group and Sales, it was possible to increase capacity. “I am very happy that we are now able to meet the customer's expectations and have received this award today,” Kondo continued.

The Denso joint venture TFDA (TianJin Fawer Denso Air-Conditioner) presented TDK Sales North China with the Quality Delivery Excellence Award. Sayou Tomoki, Director of TDK ECBC Sales Group North China, accepted the award on behalf of TDK.

TFDA manufactures air conditioning systems for motor vehicles and sources temperature sensors for this purpose from its site in Batam, Indonesia. This is the second award TFDA has given to TDK Sales North China, following the “Best Supplier” award in 2020.

At the presentation of the Quality Delivery Excellence Award by the Japanese-Chinese joint venture TFDA, from left: Liu Yunxia (Sourcing Engineer Desay SV), Kelby Yang (Sales Director TDK South China Automotive Team), Xiong Wenquan (Senior Vice President Desay SV), Makoto Kondo (Senior Vice President TDK Greater China Sales Division and Block General Manager TDK South China).

Tsuji Shinichiro (Business Management Director TFDA, right) presents the award to Sayou Tomoki (Director TDK Sales North China) and Kathy Yuan (TDK Sales North China).

 

 

 

• New 35-V products with 0.22 µF in 1005 size and 10-V products with 4.7 µF in 2012 size for automotive applications added to the lineup
• Contributes to the reduction of component count and the miniaturization of sets as well as reduces voltage fluctuation and high-frequency noise
• Qualified based on AEC-Q200

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) has expanded its YFF series of 3-terminal filters for automotive applications to include higher voltages up to 35 V and higher capacitances up to 4.7 µF. Such components are used to suppress voltage variation and high-frequency noise, which can cause system malfunctions. Mass production of the product series began in June 2025.

With the miniaturization of automotive electronic systems, there is an increasing demand for measures to prevent system malfunctions. Usually, numerous capacitors are employed in such applications. On the other hand, the number of components must be reduced due to the miniaturization of these systems. To address these challenges, 3-terminal filters, characterized by a low ESL (equivalent series inductance), are gaining significant demand.

By optimizing the material selection and product design, the new products feature significantly higher withstand voltage, ranging now from 6.3 V to 35 V, and considerably higher capacitance, ranging now from 0.47 μF to 4.7 μF. The 35-V product with an insertion loss of 40 dB (4 MHz to 2 GHz) can be used for a broader range of power lines, including both input and output of power-supply systems, while the 4.7 μF product with an insertion loss of 30 dB (300 kHz to 3 GHz) is more effective as input capacitors than conventional products in reducing voltage fluctuation and countering high-frequency noise. Moreover, depending on set usage conditions, it is possible to halve the component count required to suppress voltage fluctuations to the same extent from the MLCC.

*Source: TDK, as of June 2025
 

Ingeteam, a global leader in electrical energy conversion, has partnered with TDK to optimize its renewable energy solutions. By integrating TDK’s ModCap capacitors, Ingeteam achieves superior high-frequency performance and reliability, even under extreme conditions. This collaboration not only accelerates Ingeteam’s time to market but also simplifies its product portfolio and boosts competitiveness. Additionally, the use of sustainable materials in ModCap capacitors aligns with Ingeteam’s commitment to environmentally friendly solutions. This partnership exemplifies the power of innovation and technical expertise in driving forward the renewable energy sector.

Meet Ingeteam: Pioneers in Sustainable Energy Solutions

Ingeteam is a global company with about 3,500 employees in 15 countries. Founded in the year 1972, it has many years of experience in providing innovative solutions to specific problems, to electrify society innovatively and sustainably through state-of-the-art technology specializing in the conversion of electrical energy. Ingeteam generated a turnover of 842 million euros in 2022. Around 40 million euros were invested in R&D. Ingeteam’s focus is on renewable energy generation (wind, solar, hydro), energy storage, smart grid solutions, and efficient energy use. The products of the company include chargers for electric vehicles, converters, alternators, and engines for various sectors such as marine, steel, mining, and water management.

Overcoming Extreme Conditions: Ingeteam’s Quest for High-Performance Capacitors

Focusing on innovation and performance in the renewable energy market requires components that can withstand extreme operational conditions. This includes elevated temperatures due to direct sunlight and confined spaces, high humidity, and salt spray from seawater. In addition, Ingeteam has been working with a new generation of semiconductors. Wide bandgap power semiconductors like silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs push the limits of performance and efficiency by switching much faster than silicon IGBTs. This fast switching poses extra stress on the surrounding components like the DC-link capacitor.

The key challenge lies in finding capacitors that can perform under the high-frequency demands of these converters while maintaining high current capability, low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance), and low ESL (Equivalent Series Inductance), all within a compact size. A low ESR is important because it minimizes energy losses and improves performance in high-frequency high-power applications. Similarly, low ESL is crucial as it enables faster transient response and lower EMI. Specifically, when using fast-switching devices like SiC MOSFETs and the latest silicon IGBTs, the ESL must be extremely low to reduce voltage overshoots at turn-off. A low ESR also limits self-heating, thereby improving the thermal performance of the component. Together, low ESR and ESL enhance the overall stability and reliability of the converter.

With all these challenging demands, Ingeteam needed a solution that not only met their stringent technical specifications but also allowed standardization and modularization across their range of products.

Introducing ModCap: TDK’s High-Frequency Solution for Ingeteam’s Challenges

In response to these challenges, TDK offers its ModCap HF capacitors – a solution designed specifically for high-frequency applications with superior power density and performance.

They offer several advantages that directly address Ingeteam’s requirements:

• Compact: Due to its flat winding design and internal configuration, ModCap is one of the most compact modular DC-link capacitor solutions currently available on the market. This allows our customers to use smaller busbars and offers a lighter, more compact product.
• High-Frequency Performance: ModCap HF capacitors are optimized for high-frequency operations, making them a good fit for the new generation of converters that use SiC-based or latest-generation IGBT power semiconductors.
• High Current Capability: The capacitors are designed to handle high currents, ensuring high-power energy conversion in demanding conditions.
• Ultra-low ESR and ESL: These capacitors feature ultra-low ESR and ESL, which are crucial for good thermal and electrical performance in converter systems.
• Cost Efficiency: By shifting from traditional customized MKK capacitors to standard PEC HP capacitors, Ingeteam benefits from significant cost savings, making their solutions more competitive in the market.
   

“Supporting Ingeteam with ModCap has been an incredible experience. Utilizing advanced simulations like FEA, we've optimized capacitor performance to meet their specific needs. This partnership truly highlights the power of teamwork and technical expertise.” 

Natalia Iriondo, Product Marketing Manager

Strengthening Bonds: Ingeteam and TDK’s 15-Year Collaboration

Ingeteam has been a valued customer of TDK for over 15 years, with a history of collaboration on various capacitor technologies. Thanks to this long-standing relationship, Ingeteam was one of the first companies to collaborate with TDK on the design of new converter systems using ModCap capacitors. This collaboration began with traditional solar inverters, then expanded to energy storage systems (ESS) and later INGECON H2 E series rectifiers for hydrogen generation, along with traction inverters for electric vehicles.

Ingeteam greatly values TDK's technical expertise and the support it provides through advanced simulations (such as FEA—Finite Element Analysis) to ensure the optimal performance of the capacitors in their applications. The close technical partnership between the two companies has been crucial in addressing the specific needs of Ingeteam’s products.

“TDK's technical expertise and the advanced simulations they provide, such as Finite Element Analysis, were key to optimizing our applications. Their support and the close technical partnership we share have been crucial in meeting our product requirements and reducing time to market.” 

Roberto Gonzalez, Global Technical Director - Solar, Ingeteam

Impressive Outcomes: How ModCap Capacitors Transformed Ingeteam’s Performance

The integration of ModCap capacitors has delivered impressive results for Ingeteam. Key outcomes include:

• Reduced Time to Market: The use of standardized ModCap capacitors has significantly reduced the time required for technical validation of Ingeteam’s converter systems. This allows Ingeteam to bring new products to market faster, a critical advantage in the highly competitive renewable energy sector.
• Simplified Product Portfolio: By moving to a standardized solution, Ingeteam has simplified the bill of materials for their converter portfolio, streamlining the design process and reducing complexity.
• Increased Competitiveness: With the cost-effective, high-performance ModCap capacitors, Ingeteam has been able to deliver highly competitive converter systems that meet the growing demands of the renewable energy market.
• Sustainability: Ingeteam appreciates TDK’s commitment to sustainability, particularly using biocircular polypropylene film in ModCap capacitors, which aligns with their own focus on environmentally friendly solutions. The use of ISCC-certified Bio PP film is unique to ModCap, providing a sustainable edge in the market.

Conclusion: A Successful Partnership Driving Innovation and Sustainability

Ingeteam’s partnership with TDK has proven to be a successful collaboration, enabling the company to meet the stringent requirements of state-of-the-art converter systems. By adopting ModCap capacitors, Ingeteam has been able to overcome challenges related to high-frequency performance, cost, and time-to-market, while also advancing their sustainability efforts. The use of standardized high-performance capacitors has helped Ingeteam remain competitive in the rapidly evolving renewable energy market. The continued collaboration with TDK positions Ingeteam for future success, as the company continues to innovate and lead the way in sustainable energy solutions.

With ModCap capacitors, Ingeteam has not only addressed the technical challenges of next-generation converters but also paved the way for more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions. This successful collaboration exemplifies how the right components, supported by strong technical partnerships, can drive innovation and success in a fast-paced industry.

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In Poland, the TDK sales office in Warsaw and the University of Science and Technology in Krakow have signed a cooperation agreement covering numerous fields. It provides a framework for knowledge exchange, the development of innovative technological solutions, and the training of future experts.

Specifically, the cooperation includes the development of research projects, support for the training of students and lecturers, and training and further education for employees and customers of TDK Poland. Joint meetings and seminars, publications, and participation in scientific conferences and symposia are also planned.

Jan Zachel, President TDK Poland, emphasized: “I am convinced that this cooperation will not only enable us to advance technologically, but also to train highly qualified engineers who will play a key role in shaping the future of the electronics industry.”

Professor Artur Rydosz, coordinator of the cooperation and Associate Dean of the AGH Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications, said: “The cooperation with TDK Poland is a unique opportunity for our students to gain experience in working with modern technologies. Participation in internships and research projects gives them access to the latest technological achievements and facilitates their entry into the job market.”

The TDK sales office in Warsaw currently employs 20 people and serves Poland, the two Baltic states of Lithuania and Latvia, and Ukraine. The most important industries served are the automotive industry and industrial electronics.

The AGH University of Science and Technology (Polish: Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza, Academy of Mining and Metallurgy) was founded in 1919 and is the largest technical university in the city of Krakow, with more than 23,500 students and around 2,150 academic staff. It has a reputation as one of the best universities in Poland.

Signing the cooperation agreement with AGH in Krakow, from left: Paweł Fałek (Sales Engineer TDK Poland), Justyna Szwabowska (Controller Business and Administration TDK Poland), Jan Zachel (CEO TDK Poland), Professor Rafal Wiśniowski (Prorector for Cooperation of AGH), Marcin Kot (Pro-Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics), Jarosław Konieczny (Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics), Jacek Kolodziej (Associate Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications), Artur Rydosz (Professor and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications) and Agnieszka Wójcik (Head of Contracts Department at AGH).

Jan Zachel, President TDK Poland, and Professor Rafał Wiśniowski, Vice-Rector for Cooperation at AGH University of Science and Technology.

• The smallest size in the industry* in the 0201 size
• Achieves high-frequency characteristics through proprietary patterning and sintering technologies
• Lineup of inductances with fine increments, taking advantage of the features of the multilayer method
• Wide temperature range of -55 °C to +125 °C

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) announces the expansion of the MUQ0201022HA series* of high-frequency inductors. The 0201 size (0.25 x 0.125 x 0.2 mm; L x W x T) are the smallest inductors of their kind in the industry with the same electrical characteristics as the existing MHQ0402PSA series, which is one size larger at 0402 (0.4 x 0.2 mm; L x W). The lineup covers an inductance from 0.6 nH to 3.6 nH. Mass production of these new components began in May 2025.

As mobile devices such as smartphones and wearable devices become increasingly sophisticated and compact, there is a growing need for small-sized, high-performance components. By applying its proprietary patterning and sintering technologies, TDK has achieved high-frequency characteristics equivalent to or better than existing products while reducing the component mounting area by around half. TDK will further expand its line to meet the needs of customers.

*Source: TDK, as of May 2025

Almost 100 employees at the Batam site in Indonesia spent three days planting 3,500 trees in forests and coastal areas. Site Manager Suriawati Shen and residents from surrounding communities also took part in the initiative. The site is thus continuing its program, which aims to plant thousands of forest trees and mangroves in sensitive areas every year.

This year, employees from ware house department traveled to the Duriangkang Reservoir. There, they planted 1,000 trees. And employee from Systems department also planted 2,000 mangroves in the coastal area of the Tembesi Reservoir.

The colleagues launched a new initiative to plant mangroves on the island of Setokok, south of Batam. There, they planted another 500 mangroves.

• Compatible with currents as high as 8 A
• Saves space by reducing components and footprint
• Highly reliable for use in high-temperature environments like automotive and industrial applications

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) has expanded its MPZ1608-PH series of large-current multilayer chip beads for automotive and commercial power supply lines (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.6 mm – L x W x H). Mass production of the product series began in May 2025.

These 1608-size chip beads for power supply lines achieve a rated current of 8 A, the industry’s highest value*. Chip beads are used as noise suppression components in power and signal circuits. In a circuit with a current of 8 A or more, usually two or more chip beads must be used in parallel. This has the disadvantage that the current is not evenly distributed between the ferrite beads. TDK’s new product simplifies the circuit structure because fewer components are required compared to conventional methods, and it improves the quality of power circuits.

The MPZ1608-PH series of products halves the component footprint in comparison with circuits using two conventional 1608-sized chip beads. Moreover, the highly reliable components with a specified operating temperature of up to +125 °C are designed to be used in high-temperature environments like automotive and industrial equipment applications.

With TDK’s proprietary materials and structural designs adapted to market needs, the company is committed to expanding its lineup of high rated current products in the automotive, industrial equipment, and consumer equipment areas. These chip beads will serve as EMC components contributing to the enhancement of the quality of power circuits.

*Source: TDK, as of May 2025

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) was recently named a 2025 Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator, receiving particularly high evaluations for influence. For TDK, this is the eleventh time in total, and the eighth time in a row.

Since 2012, the Clarivate program has identified companies at the pinnacle of the global innovation landscape by measuring the ideation culture that produces patents and drives growth. Starting with more than 14,000 organizations, Clarivate selects the most impactful companies based on a wide variety of criteria, including the number of patents granted in the past five years, as well as indicators measuring influence, success, rarity, and geographic investment.

“We are greatly honored to be recognized as a Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator for the eleventh time, and for the eighth consecutive year,” said Shuichi Hashiyama, Corporate Officer, CTO, and General Manager, Technology & Intellectual Property HQ. “The TDK Group has protected its five core technologies - “Materials technology”, “Process technology”, “Evaluation & Simulation technology”, “Product Design technology”, and “Production Engineering technology” - through intellectual property rights as technologies that support creative Monozukuri and has applied them to its business since its foundation. In recent years, by integrating these core technologies with software technologies, we have been striving to create new values that meet the needs of the times. We will continue to create innovations that have an impact on society and introduce new products and solutions that meet the needs of the times under its long-term vision “TDK Transformation”,” Hashiyama added.

The TDK Group’s Intellectual Property governance is based on Empowerment & Transparency, with an emphasis on the regional characteristics of each country and respect for the uniqueness of each base's intellectual property management at each site. At the same time, the diversity of best practices generated at each site is shared throughout the TDK Group, leading to growth as an organization. The company will continue to realize growth by making the most of its advantages as a global organization.

In 2024, TDK released several industry-leading innovations:

• edgeRX, an advanced machine health monitoring platform that leverages the power of AI on edge sensor devices. By integrating advanced AI algorithms, edge computing, and powerful sensor devices, edgeRX provides real-time machine health monitoring, predictive maintenance insights, and actionable alerts directly on machines.
• Spin-memristor, development of a neuromorphic element that can cut the power consumption of AI applications down to 1/100th of traditional devices by mimicking the energy-efficient operation of the human brain.
• The world’s first full-color laser control device for 4K smart glasses, a full-color laser control device required for AR/VR smart glasses using lithium niobate (LiNbO₃) thin film, increasing the color control speed by 10 times with voltage control enabled by lithium niobate thin film, compared to the conventional module’s electric current control.
• Developed a material for solid-state batteries with 100-times higher energy density.