The Tokyo-based TDK Corporation, one of the world leaders in electronic solutions for the smart society, is positioning itself for the age of artificial intelligence. The company expects rapid growth revolving around this new technology in the coming decade and is aligning its innovation and business strategy accordingly. Moreover, the company sees further global megatrends in green transformation and the ongoing digital transformation.
Noboru Saito, President and CEO of TDK Corporation, says: “We are firmly convinced that these megatrends will change the world as we know it as fundamentally as the internet has done – and at a much faster pace. Looking forward, we expect these transformations to continue and to increase in importance rapidly. In a society equipped with 6G networks, the metaverse, smart cities, clean energy, electrified vehicles, and various gadgets will become end devices connected to networks. This means, that the areas in which TDK can make valuable contributions to a sustainable future and thus to society are growing.”
“TDK Transformation. Accelerating transformation for a sustainable future,” the company said. “With its products, TDK aims to accelerate technological progress and thus also social transformation.” TDK aims to reduce potential obstacles to a smart and widespread adoption of AI, such as excess power consumption. Additionally, by combining sensor fusion, components, software, and AI. The company aims to transform its key markets of automotive, industrial & energy, ICT.
Driving the AI revolution
TDK’s recently announced “spin memristor” is a basic element used in neuromorphic devices. By mimicking the energy-efficient operation of synapses in the human brain, this element could cut the power consumption of AI applications down to 1/100th of traditional devices – a game-changer for power-hungry AI applications.
The newly established group company TDK SensEI develops solutions for Industry 4.0 by combining sensing at the edge, electronic components, and batteries with software and AI – enabling manufacturing, heavy industry, and renewable energy with unprecedented intelligence and possibilities to increase productivity.
Key solutions for key markets
Automotive: TDK plans to lead in the transformation of mobility. The company’s wide range of innovations for e-mobility and state-of-the-art advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) will be showcased with an overview of all possible components and sensor solutions. Highlights include piezo-electric MEMS mirrors and ultrasonic lens cleaners.
Industrial & Energy: Explore how TDK’s combination of AI, sensor fusion, and cutting-edge components enable green transformation while meeting the critical challenges of energy efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Highlights include power electronic capacitors (PEC) for green energy and ultrasonic time of flight sensors that enable further automation.
ICT: TDK will showcase solutions to lay the foundation for smarter, more reliable, and more sustainable communication. Highlight solutions include high-accuracy positioning sensors and an ultra-small full-color laser module for direct retinal projection, poised to transform AR/VR applications.
TDK transformation through internal TDK startup acceleration
- Suiki is engaged in removing PFAS chemicals (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) from water.
- Samasy addresses temperature management in electronic systems.
- Denpaflux (formerly mitai) tackles electromagnetic interference and has set itself the goal of revolutionizing electronics design with AI-empowered EMC/EMI.
- Chiisai enables “smart farming” for local farmers and can thus contribute to feeding the world’s growing population going forward.
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