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The AI enabler
Once a household name synonymous with its best-selling cassette tapes, TDK is constantly transforming. With $15 billion in revenue, TDK is now the world’s largest supplier of smartphone batteries and holds several other leading positions in the technology sector. Looking ahead, TDK is emerging as an accelerator of AI innovation. TDK’s products span the entire AI ecosystem. From devices that tackle the GenAI data bottleneck to Edge AI sensors that detect industrial wear and tear — TDK is integral to any AI solution.
Delivering AI to the industrial edge
To further TDK’s contributions to the AI ecosystem, recently established TDK SensEI focuses on Edge AI and the predictive maintenance of industrial machinery.
Edge AI enables real-time AI processing on devices such as smartphones, cameras and sensors rather than exclusively relying on centralised cloud computing. Through TDK SensEI, the company combines its cutting-edge sensors with software, enabling AI to immediately flag potential maintenance issues by detecting vibrations and other anomalies that differ from normal conditions.
Manufacturers are struggling to process real-time data streams from their machines, which is limiting the ability to maximize and optimize production capacity
Benefits of the TDK SensEI platform
Improves manufacturing output
Early detection of wear and tear
Reduces downtime from repair work
Lessens maintenance costs
Energy efficiency
Tackling the GenAI bottleneck
TDK’s breakthroughs in optical technology and brain-inspired computer hardware have the potential to enhance AI data centers and solve the GenAI bottleneck.
The rise of GenAI is leading to an exponential increase in power consumption. Through faster and more energy-efficient data-transference methods, TDK’s technologies can help alleviate this AI bottleneck.
By mimicking the energy-efficient operation of the human brain, the “spin-memristor” has exceptionally low power consumption, which could cut the power demands of AI applications to 1/100th that of traditional devices. While conventional memory elements store data in ones and zeroes, a “spin-memristor” can store data in analog form, just as the brain does.
The world’s first spin photo-detector, developed by TDK, speeds up data processing by 10 times. Rather than being semiconductor-based, these spin photo-detectors combine optical, electronic and magnetic elements making the optical transfer of data between chips much faster.
Noboru Saito, President and CEO, TDK
We have focused on identifying high-impact applications within our key areas of the AI ecosystem...This vision reflects our commitment to contribute to societal change while continuously transforming TDK to help create a sustainable future
Solves the data center overload
Energy efficient
Faster
Ultra-high capacity
Low latency
Noboru Saito, President and CEO of TDK
TDK: A pioneer of magnetic material industrialization
TDK’s origins are closely linked to the invention of ferrite, a magnetic material first developed in Japan. By expanding the possibilities of this unique material, TDK is a pioneer of the industrialization of magnetic materials.
TDK’s products serve myriad applications from smartphones and personal computers, to electrical appliances, industrial equipment and automobiles. Although largely invisible to consumers, TDK’s innovations are embedded in everyday life, making it more convenient and enjoyable.
At the core of TDK’s business and strategy is its Ferrite Tree. This illustrates how the company’s core ferrite technology has allowed it to branch out into hundreds of other innovations. The Tree shows how foundational expertise in magnetic materials has supported the company’s product growth across numerous sectors such as electronics, automotive, energy and data solutions. The Tree also reflects the company’s ‘venture spirit’ with its unique corporate culture and pre-financial capital, such as creativity and long-term vision. By nurturing this Tree, TDK aims to continue its long history of transforming while preserving sustainable growth.
Underpinning TDK’s cutting-edge technology is the company’s long history of transformation. Starting with just three employees in 1935, TDK now has more than 100,000 staff across 30 countries.
TDK was born as a venture company and the venture spirit is at the core of TDK...We will keep innovating and transforming. By enabling AI systems that are fast, scalable and energy efficient this will have a huge sustainable impact on the world
Noboru Saito, President and CEO, TDK
Asia-Pacific
China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Europe
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK
Americas
Brazil Canada USA
Future Ferrite Tree
TDK's AI ecosystem
Current TDK contributions
World’s largest manufacturer of smartphone batteries
World’s top sensor manufacturer and number one temperature sensor manufacturer
Global leader in automotive parts, with 22% of the company’s revenue being EV-related
Current TDK contributions
Current TDK contributions
Find out more about how TDK can help your business
Enhancing AI data centres
Future TDK contributions
Smart glasses through SoftEye acquisition Read more
Future TDK contributions
Introducing TDK's spin-memristor & spin photo-detector
Benefits of TDK's spin-memristor & spin photo-detector
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TDK acquired US-based SoftEye that makes custom chips, cameras, software and algorithms for use in smart glasses. The company’s technology allows users to communicate with AI simply through eye movements, further strengthening TDK’s contribution to the entire ecosystem.
SoftEye
Current TDK contributions
Current TDK contributions
TDK contributes to the entire AI Ecosystem
Backup
Power
Supplies
AI Server
&
Storage
Industrial Machinery,
Semi-Conductor Manufacturing Equipment
Self Driving
Systems
Drones
AI Data
Centers
AI
Glasses
Humanoid Robots
AI
Smartphones
CLOSE
CLOSE
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Disclaimer: The Reuters news staff had no role in the production of this content. It was created by Reuters Plus, the brand marketing studio of Reuters. To work with Reuters Plus, contact us here.
The AI enabler
Once a household name synonymous with its best-selling cassette tapes, TDK is constantly transforming. With $15 billion in revenue and now the world's largest supplier of smartphone batteries, the company is embedded in everyday life. Looking ahead, TDK is emerging as an accelerator of AI innovation. TDK’s products span the entire AI ecosystem. From devices that tackle the GenAI data bottleneck to Edge AI sensors that detect industrial wear and tear — TDK is integral to any AI solution.
Delivering AI to the industrial edge
To further TDK’s contributions to the AI ecosystem, recently established TDK SensEI focuses on Edge AI and the predictive maintenance of industrial machinery.
Edge AI enables real-time AI processing on devices such as smartphones, cameras and sensors rather than exclusively relying on centralised cloud computing. Through TDK SensEI, the company combines its cutting-edge sensors with software, enabling AI to immediately flag potential maintenance issues by detecting vibrations and other anomalies that differ from normal conditions.
Manufacturers are struggling to process real-time data streams from their machines, which is limiting the ability to maximize and optimize production capacity
Benefits of the TDK SensEI platform
Improves manufacturing output
Early detection of wear and tear
Reduces downtime from repair work
Lessens maintenance costs
Energy efficiency
Tackling the GenAI bottleneck
TDK’s breakthroughs in optical technology and brain-inspired computer hardware have the potential to enhance AI data centres and solve the GenAI bottleneck.
The rise of GenAI is leading to an exponential increase in power consumption. Through faster and more energy-efficient data-transference methods, TDK’s technologies can help alleviate this AI bottleneck.
By mimicking the energy-efficient operation of the human brain, the “spin-memristor” has exceptionally low power consumption, which could cut the power demands of AI applications to 1/100th that of traditional devices. While conventional memory elements store data in ones and zeroes, a “spin-memristor” can store data in analog form, just as the brain does.
The world’s first spin photo-detector, developed by TDK, speeds up data processing by 10 times. Rather than being semiconductor-based, these spin photo-detectors combine optical, electronic and magnetic elements making the optical transfer of data between chips much faster.
Noboru Saito, President and CEO, TDK
We’ve focused on identifying high-impact applications within our key areas of the AI ecosystem...This vision reflects our commitment to contribute to societal change while continuously transforming TDK to help create a sustainable future
Solves the data centre overload
Energy efficient
Faster
Ultra-high capacity
Low latency
Noboru Saito, President and CEO of TDK
TDK: A pioneer of magnetic material industrialization
TDK’s foundation lies in the invention of ferrite — an original Japanese magnetic material. By expanding the possibilities of this unique material, TDK is a pioneer of the industrialization of magnetic materials.
TDK’s products serve myriad applications from smartphones and personal computers, to electrical appliances, industrial equipment and automobiles. While mostly unseen by consumers, the infusion of TDK’s innovations into everyday life make it more livable and convenient.
At the core of TDK’s business and strategy is its Ferrite Tree. This illustrates how the company’s core ferrite technology has allowed it to branch out into hundreds of other innovations. The Tree shows how foundational expertise in magnetic materials has supported the company’s product growth across numerous sectors such as electronics, automotive, energy and data solutions. The Tree also reflects the company’s ‘venture spirit’ with its unique corporate culture and pre-financial capital, such as creativity and long-term vision. By nurturing this Tree, TDK aims to continue its long history of transforming while preserving sustainable growth.
Underpinning TDK’s cutting-edge technology is the company’s long history of transformation. Starting with just three employees in 1935, TDK now has more than 100,000 staff across 30 countries.
TDK was born as a venture company and the venture spirit is at the core of TDK...We will keep innovating and transforming. By enabling AI systems that are fast, scalable and energy efficient this will have a huge sustainable impact on the world
Noboru Saito, President and CEO, TDK
Asia-Pacific
China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Europe
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK
Americas
Brazil Canada USA
Future Ferrite Tree
TDK's AI ecosystem
Current TDK contributions
World’s largest manufacturer of smartphone batteries
World’s top sensor manufacturer and number one temperature sensor manufacturer
Global leader in automotive parts, with 22% of the company’s revenue being EV-related
Current TDK contributions
Current TDK contributions
Find out more about how TDK can help your business
Enhancing AI data centres
Future TDK contributions
Smart glasses through SoftEye acquisition Read more
Future TDK contributions
Introducing TDK's spin-memristor & spin photo-detector
Benefits of TDK's spin-memristor & spin photo-detector
The Reuters news staff had no role in the production of this content. It was created by Reuters Plus, the brand marketing studio of Reuters.
Produced by Reuters Plus for
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TDK acquired US-based SoftEye that makes custom chips, cameras, software and algorithms for use in smart glasses. The company’s technology allows users to communicate with AI simply through eye movements, further strengthening TDK’s contribution to the entire ecosystem.
SoftEye
Current TDK contributions
Current TDK contributions
TDK contributes to the entire AI Ecosystem
Backup
Power
Supplies
AI Server
&
Storage
Industrial Machinery,
Semi-Conductor Manufacturing Equipment
Self Driving
Systems
Drones
AI Data
Center
AI
Glasses
Humanoid Robots
AI
Smartphones
CLOSE
CLOSE
