• TDK  and LG Innotek form a strategic partnership,  with TDK collaborating on LG Innotek’s development of next-generation vision and haptic sensor modules for humanoid robots and other physical AI applications
• Integrated with TDK sensors, LG Innotek modules will act as the ‘eyes’ and ‘skin’ of robots, to maximize recognition and tactile performance

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) announces that it has entered into a strategic partnership in the field of Physical AI with LG Innotek (President & CEO: Moon Hyuksoo), a leading global materials and electronic components company. Under this partnership, the two companies will combine LG Innotek’s optical and ultra-precision module design technologies with TDK’s broad portfolio of sensor technologies to jointly develop a range of Physical AI solutions, including next-generation visual sensing modules and tactile sensing modules for humanoid robots. Through this collaboration, TDK aims to contribute its technologies and sensors to help build the “Body of AI.”

With this partnership, the two companies plan joint advanced research to integrate LG Innotek’s vision sensing modules with TDK’s various sensors, including InvenSense inertial and position sensors and microphones. Through this collaboration, the two companies plan to launch a next‑generation vision sensing module that offers expanded functionality and significantly improves recognition performance compared to existing solutions.

LG Innotek CEO Moon Hyuksoo said, “In the robotics industry, multi-sensing (the integration of numerous sensors) is expected to emerge as a key capability. Through our collaboration with TDK, which offers a broad portfolio of sensor technologies, we aim to help shape the ecosystem for core robotic components.”
He added, "We will continue to expand partnerships with technology leaders, further strengthen the core technologies for robots' vision and hands, and accelerate our efforts to secure a leading position in the Physical AI market."

TDK President and CEO Noboru Saito said, “We are pleased for TDK to join hands with LG Innotek, a world‑class leader in physical AI sensing. By combining TDK’s diverse fundamental technologies and sensors with LG Innotek’s core capabilities, we will add value for customers and bring truly revolutionary products to the global market.”

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) presents the EP21 series (ordering code: B82552J*J021) of flat-wire double chokes. These components are designed for common-mode EMI filtering and are available in an SMD format with dimensions of only 23.8 x 17.7 mm and heights ranging from 21.6 to 22.3 mm. To minimize board space, these components feature underbody termination. They can be used as common-mode chokes for applications such as DC-DC converters or other low-voltage EMC protection circuits. Their four-pin design enhances mechanical reliability.

They can handle rated voltages of 48 V (AC) or 80 V (DC) and rated currents of 20.3 to 35 A without derating up to +70 °C. However, if the temperature exceeds +70 °C, derating is required. The DC resistance is as low as 0.44 mΩ, while the rated inductance ranges from 160 to 640 µH, with an average stray inductance as low as 200 nH. Depending on the type, the maximum impedance occurs at frequencies between 500 kHz and 3 MHz.

• Sales office located in the center of Timişoara, in western Romania

• Additional presence strengthens TDK automotive business in Eastern Europe

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) announces the opening of its sales office in Romania. It is located in the center of Timişoara, in the western part of the country, close to the borders with Hungary and Serbia. Six employees will initially support local customers, primarily from the automotive sector.

In recent years, major automotive customers have established not only manufacturing operations in Eastern European countries, but also R&D and procurement activities. Customers will now be provided with direct, comprehensive on-site support for passive components and sensors. “The new location underscores our commitment to the automotive business in Europe and will further enhance our strong position in the region,” says Josef Vissing, President of TDK Europe.

Andrei Buhaceanu, one of the two new Heads of the sales office, adds: “Our new sales office in Timişoara brings us much closer to our customers, who have recently expanded their presence in Eastern Europe. This move will create new business opportunities for TDK.”

With this new office, TDK now operates 18 sales offices across Europe.

The office address and contact details are as follows:

TDK Romania S.R.L. 
St Coriolan Brediceanu 10, AFI Park Building C, Mezanin
Timișoara 300011
ROMANIA

E-Mail: teu.sales.romania(at)tdk.com
Phone: +40723114111
 

From left: Uwe Aistleitner (Managing Director for Central and South-Eastern Europe and Managing Director of the Timișoara Sales Office), Andrei Buhaceanu (Strategic Account Manager at Aumovio and also Managing Director of the Timișoara Sales Office), Josef Vissing (President of TDK Europe) and Oliver Hüttner (Managing Director of TDK Europe).

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) introduces the E13 EM series (ordering code: B8280*F*). These IGBT/FET gate drive transformers are designed for automotive 500-V battery systems, enabling reliable isolation in traction inverters and compact DC-DC converters. By meeting stringent creepage and clearance requirements, this new series supports safe and efficient power conversion in xEV platforms, where robust insulation and space-efficient design are crucial to next-generation electrified mobility.

The E13 EM series features a compact SMD design built on a MnZn ferrite core, with a footprint of 18.6 x 14.6 mm and a height of up to 12 mm. The components support typical operating frequencies between 100 kHz and 400 kHz and are available for either flyback or push-pull topologies. They have inductance values ranging from approximately 1.8 µH to 240 µH and saturation currents of up to 9 A. This enables design flexibility across various power architectures. Low leakage inductance and optimized winding structures ensure stable signal transmission and high efficiency in applications with fast-switching power semiconductors.

A key feature of the E13 EM series is its advanced insulation system. The transformers have creepage distances of up to 6.3 mm and clearance distances of up to 5.5 mm and meet the requirements for basic insulation at 500 V (DC) and reinforced insulation at 300 V, compliant with IEC 60664-1 and IEC 61558-2-16. The components are specified for transient overvoltages up to 2500 V and a partial discharge extinction voltage of 900 V. They are qualified to AEC-Q200 Rev. E and designed for operation from -40 °C to +150 °C, meeting the reliability requirements of automotive applications.

The sensor site in Batam, Indonesia, has commissioned its own photovoltaic system on the roof of the factory premises. Solar modules have been installed across an area of approximately 2,000 square meters. They generate nearly 400 megawatt-hours of electricity per year, which corresponds to 2 percent of the plant’s annual electricity demand. This is expected to reduce the site’s CO_₂ emissions by 220 tons per year. 

“This photovoltaic system installation is a strategic pilot for our Batam plant and a important step toward our corporate Renewable Energy goals. By feeding 400 MWh of clean energy directly into our high-demand production grid each year, we are supplementing our traditional power usage while gaining valuable experience in scalable renewable infrastructure for the future.” 

Photovoltaic systems are already in place at the Deutschlandsberg, Heidenheim, Hongqi, Johor Bahru, Kalyani, Kutina, Málaga, Nashik, Šumperk, Szombathely, Xiamen, and Zhuhai FTZ sites. Expansions of existing systems are planned at various locations. Overall, the solar energy generated at and for TEG sites worldwide has risen steadily in recent years to approximately 37,000 megawatt-hours in fiscal year T130. A further increase to around 42,000 megawatt-hours is planned for the new fiscal year T131.