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- TDK Corporation is a global electronics enterprise, engaging in the worldwide development, manufacturing, and distribution of electronic components. The company extends its reach across Japan, Europe, China, various parts of Asia, the Americas, and beyond. Its operations are structured into distinct segments: Passive Components, Sensor Application Products, Magnetic Application Products, Energy Application Products, and other specialized areas. The Passive Components division delivers essential items such as ceramic, aluminum electrolytic, and film capacitors, along with inductive devices including ferrite cores, coils, and transformers, high-frequency devices, piezoelectric materials, and circuit protection solutions. Within Sensor Application Products, TDK offers a comprehensive range of temperature and pressure sensors, advanced magnetic sensors, and MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) sensors, which are crucial for contemporary electronic devices and automotive systems. The Magnetic Application Products segment specializes in sophisticated hard disk drive (HDD) heads, HDD suspension assemblies, and various types of magnets. For Energy Application Products, the company provides diverse energy solutions, prominently featuring rechargeable batteries and power supply units. The remaining 'Other' segments encompass specialized mechatronics production equipment and micro-actuators for camera modules used in devices like smartphones. Initially established in 1935 as Tokyo Denki Kagaku Kogyo K.K. to commercialize ferrite, the company officially rebranded to TDK Corporation in 1983. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, TDK continues to advance its global footprint, with over 250 locations and more than 100,000 employees worldwide, driving innovation in electronic materials and components for the automotive, ICT, industrial, and energy sectors.