TDK Corporation, Japan

TDK Corporation is a leading electronics company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company was founded in 1935 and specializes in ferrite, a key material used in electronic and magnetic products. TDK's main products include ceramic capacitors, aluminum electrolytic capacitors, thin-film capacitors, magnetic products, high-frequency components, piezoelectric and protective devices, as well as various passive components such as sensors and sensor systems (such as temperature and pressure, magnetic and MEMS sensors). In addition, TDK also provides products such as power and energy devices, magnetic heads, etc. The product brands include TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics, and TDK Lambda. TDK focuses on areas such as information and communication technology, automotive and industrial, and consumer electronics markets. The company has a network of design, manufacturing, and sales offices in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. In the fiscal year 2022, TDK's total sales amounted to $15.6 billion, with approximately 117000 employees worldwide.

TDK's founders, Dr. Kato, Goro, and Dr. Takei, invented ferrite in Tokyo and founded Tokyo Denkikagaku Kogyo K.K in 1935. The predecessor of this name was the Department of Electrochemistry at Tokyo Institute of Technology, where Dr. Kato, Goro, and Dr. Takei taught. In 1983, the name was officially changed to TDK Corporation, taking the first letter of the original name Tokyo Denki Kagaku Science, and began to engage in the commercial development and operation of this magnetic material. Looking ahead, TDK will further expand its business scope in China. The new strategy covers multiple areas such as customer service, manufacturing, and product development. We will strengthen TDK's product applications, integrated design, and comprehensive solutions to better align with customer product development; At the same time, establish a highly flexible manufacturing system to meet the different needs of customers during the production phase.