TDK Corporation and Nippon Chemical Industrial have formally established a joint venture focused on advanced materials and manufacturing processes for electronic components, primarily multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs).
TDK Corporation and Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. have established a new joint venture company dedicated to the development of ceramic materials for MLCC multilayer ceramic capacitors and related electronic component materials, as well as their manufacturing processes. The move aims to accelerate materials innovation, shorten time‑to‑market, and strengthen the long‑term competitiveness of both companies in key electronics markets.
The new company, TDK-NCI Advanced Materials Co., Ltd., was established on April 1, 2026, in Narita, Chiba, Japan. The joint venture starts with a capital of 40 million yen and is majority owned by TDK (51%) with Nippon Chemical Industrial holding the remaining 49%.
Strategic objectives
By combining TDK’s experience in electronic components with Nippon Chemical Industrial’s materials expertise, the joint venture will focus on the development and evaluation of ceramic materials primarily for MLCCs and other electronic components. The partners target faster development cycles, from prototype materials through evaluation to mass production, to respond more quickly to customer requirements and emerging application segments.
Technology and application focus
The venture will work on ceramic materials and related manufacturing processes that support higher capacitance, miniaturization and improved reliability of MLCCs. These technologies are critical for advanced electronics, including automotive systems, industrial equipment, IT, communications and consumer devices where component density and performance requirements continue to rise.
For the passive components supply chain, the creation of a dedicated materials development entity underscores the strategic importance of MLCC ceramics and production know‑how. Design engineers and buyers can expect a stronger roadmap for next‑generation MLCC platforms, with closer alignment between material properties, manufacturing process capabilities and end‑application demands.
About TDK
TDK Corporation is a global electronics company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with core competencies in electronic materials, electronic components and recording and data‑storage media. Its product portfolio covers passive components, sensors, power supplies and other solutions widely used in IT, communications, automotive, industrial and consumer electronics.
About Nippon Chemical Industrial
Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. is a Japanese chemical manufacturer specializing in industrial chemicals and advanced materials, including electronic component materials such as ceramic powders. The company contributes material technologies and process know‑how that support high‑performance passive and other electronic components.
References
- TDK: “TDK and NIPPON CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL establish joint venture to develop electronic component materials and manufacturing processes.”
- Nippon Chemical Industrial: “NIPPON CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL and TDK establish joint venture to develop electronic component materials and manufacturing processes.”
- Passive Components Blog: “TDK and NIPPON CHEMICAL Target MLCC Material Development.”
