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Top 100 Key Players companies in Alternator
by Most Patent Citation in the world in 2020

The Alternator top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Citation Alternator Key Players in the world. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2020, ranking from differnt perspectives, including patent filing intensity, academic research capability, news media heat. The company list is generated from various data types.

Key Players

Fast-growings

Startups & Unicorns

New Entrants

Ranking Year:

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Region:

Global

China

Japan

France

Germany

United States

Italy

United Kingdom

South Korea

Canada

Ranking:

Most Patent Filings

Highest Patent Value

Most Patent Citation

Most Research Publications

Most Literature Citation

Most Market Reports

Most News Heat

#
Company Name
Region
Tech Topics
Total
1
Nihon Denso KK
Saitama, Japan
Manufacturing engineering,Mechanical engineering
patent citation: 6,151
2
Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
patent citation: 4,674
3
Valeo Équipements Électriques Moteur SAS
Île-de-France, France
Gasoline,Automotive engineering
patent citation: 3,422
4
Robert Bosch GmbH
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Automotive engineering,Mechanical engineering,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 3,413
5
Robert Bosch Corp.
Michigan, United States
Shopping mall,Truck
patent citation: 3,413
6
General Electric Co.
Massachusetts, United States
Energy management,Turbine,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 3,237
7
Ford Motor Co. A/S
Denmark
patent citation: 2,394
8
Litens Automotive GmbH & Co. KG
Hessen, Germany
Power transmission,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2,029
9
Toyota Motor Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Sport utility vehicle,Mobile device,Public transport,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,912
10
DENSO Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Automotive engineering,Industrial robot,Programmable logic controller,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,852
11
Midtronics, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Information system,Computer hardware,Automotive battery,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,716
12
Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
Michigan, United States
Automotive engineering
patent citation: 1,593
13
Hitachi Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Elevator,Electrical equipment,Electric motor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,532
14
G.M. Srl
Vicenza, Italy
Chemical engineering
patent citation: 1,385
15
AlliedSignal, Inc.
Indiana, United States
Aerospace,Automotive engineering,Aerospace systems,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,246
16
Ford Motor Co. Ltd.
Essex, United Kingdom
Automotive engineering,Mechanical engineering,Public transport,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,171
17
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Truck,Public transport,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,164
18
Brunswick Corp.
Illinois, United States
Lifestyle business,Physical fitness,Industrial engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,161
19
Ford Motor Co.
Michigan, United States
Truck,Public transport,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,081
20
Ecoair Corp.
Connecticut, United States
Environmental consulting
patent citation: 1,017
21
FCA US LLC
Michigan, United States
Automotive engineering,Spark plug,Turbocharger,
...[+2]
patent citation: 989
22
Schlumberger Technologies, Inc.
New Jersey, United States
Petroleum industry,Natural resource management
patent citation: 983
23
General Motors Co.
Michigan, United States
Sport utility vehicle,Public transport,Enterprise software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 975
24
Mazda Motor Corp.
Kanagawa, Japan
Automotive engineering,Reciprocating engine,Manual transmission,
...[+2]
patent citation: 896
25
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Automotive engineering,Manufacturing engineering,Sport utility vehicle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 799
26
Motorola, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Telecommunications,Mobile phone,Broadband,
...[+2]
patent citation: 786
27
Yazaki Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Electronic component,Automotive engineering,Cable harness,
...[+2]
patent citation: 778
28
Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Sport utility vehicle,Automotive engineering,Electric vehicle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 632
29
Kohler Co.
Wisconsin, United States
Diesel generator,Gas generator,Bathtub,
...[+2]
patent citation: 617
30
Lucas Industries Plc
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Automotive engineering,Aerospace,Alternator,
...[+2]
patent citation: 594
31
Sundstrand Data Control
WA, US
National security,Aerospace
patent citation: 586
32
SunPower, Inc.
Ohio, United States
Cryocooler,Efficient energy use,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 563
33
NSK Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Ball bearing,Automatic transmission,Bearing (navigation),
...[+2]
patent citation: 538
34
Generac Power Systems, Inc.
Wisconsin, United States
Power transmission,Electrical equipment,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 522
35
BorgWarner, Inc.
Michigan, United States
Electric vehicle,Automotive engineering,Gasoline,
...[+2]
patent citation: 496
36
Snap-On, Inc.
Wisconsin, United States
Automotive engineering,Cutlery,Power tool,
...[+2]
patent citation: 490
37
Caterpillar, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Turbine,Construction engineering,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 487
38
Snap-on Tools Co. LLC
Wisconsin, United States
Wrench,Computer hardware,Information technology management,
...[+1]
patent citation: 483
39
Remy Technologies LLC
United States
Computer hardware,Electronics
patent citation: 468
40
General Signal Power Systems, Inc.
Wisconsin, United States
Computer hardware,Electronics
patent citation: 452
41
Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd.
South Korea
Public transport,Automotive engineering,Truck,
...[+2]
patent citation: 431
42
Thermo King Corp.
Minnesota, United States
Truck,Supply chain management,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 393
43
Briggs & Stratton Corp.
Wisconsin, United States
Robotic lawn mower,Gasoline,Turbine,
...[+2]
patent citation: 389
44
Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd.
Mie, Japan
High voltage,Electronics,Power steering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 388
45
Johnson Controls Technology Co.
Wisconsin, United States
patent citation: 385
46
Aptiv Plc
DUBLIN, Ireland
Electric vehicle,Automotive engineering,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 373
47
Delphi Technology, Inc.
Massachusetts, United States
Software,Business intelligence,Systems design,
...[+2]
patent citation: 373
48
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Electronics,Optical fiber,Optical fiber cable,
...[+2]
patent citation: 356
49
Sumitomo Electric
Osaka, Japan
Optical fiber,Electronics,Optical fiber cable
patent citation: 356
50
Siemens AG
Bayern, Germany
Power transmission,Electronics,Turbine,
...[+2]
patent citation: 355
51
Siemens SA
Madrid, Spain
Scientific Control,Telecommunications,Turbine,
...[+1]
patent citation: 355
52
Cummins PowerGen IP, Inc.
Indiana, United States
Internal combustion engine,Mechanical engineering,Manufacturing engineering
patent citation: 353
53
Maremont Corp.
Delaware, United States
Shock absorber,Mechanical engineering,Manufacturing engineering
patent citation: 335
54
Graco, Inc.
Minnesota, United States
Coating,Adhesive,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 323
55
Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
United States
Electronics,Automation,Electric utility
patent citation: 311
56
C.E. Niehoff & Co.
Illinois, United States
Alternator,Product design,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 304
57
Healthwatch Ltd.
HaMerkaz, Israel
Wearable technology,Vital signs,Medical equipment,
...[+2]
patent citation: 293
58
Autonetworks Technologies Ltd.
Japan
patent citation: 293
59
American Generator & Armature Co.
Illinois, United States
Electrical equipment,Electronics,Alternator,
...[+2]
patent citation: 286
60
Battery Technologies, Inc.
Ontario, Canada
Cordless telephone,Alternating current,Cordless,
...[+2]
patent citation: 283
61
Isuzu Motors Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Truck,Public transport,Diesel engine,
...[+2]
patent citation: 278
62
Tecumseh Products Co. LLC
Michigan, United States
Refrigeration,Scroll compressor,Air conditioning,
...[+2]
patent citation: 270
63
Sawafuji Electric Co., Ltd.
Japan
Electrical equipment,Diesel generator,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 269
64
STMicroelectronics SA
Île-de-France, France
Semiconductor,Semiconductor chip,Electronic component,
...[+1]
patent citation: 269
65
BRP US, Inc.
Wisconsin, United States
Atazanavir,Tide clock,Tell-tale,
...[+1]
patent citation: 265
66
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Automotive engineering,Proton exchange membrane fuel cell,Electric bus,
...[+2]
patent citation: 261
67
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Automotive engineering,Electric vehicle,Hybrid vehicle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 260
68
Daimier AG
Germany
Truck,Chassis
patent citation: 260
69
Purkey's Fleet Electric, Inc.
Arkansas, United States
Electrical equipment,Public transport,Electric current,
...[+2]
patent citation: 251
70
Dana Automotive Systems Group LLC
Ohio, United States
Automotive systems,Automotive engineering
patent citation: 251
71
Toyota Industries Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Textile,Software,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 249
72
National Research Development Corp.
United Kingdom
patent citation: 240
73
NTN Toyo Bearing Co., Ltd.
Japan
Ball bearing
patent citation: 239
74
Subaru Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Automotive engineering,Public transport,Aerospace,
...[+2]
patent citation: 238
75
Unique Mobility, Inc.
Colorado, United States
Electrical equipment,Electronics
patent citation: 238
76
Remy Power Products LLC
Illinois, United States
Alternator,Starter,Automotive engineering
patent citation: 235
77
Soluna Holdings, Inc.
New York, United States
Military aviation,Electrical equipment,Product design,
...[+2]
patent citation: 234
78
Mechanical Technologies, Inc.
Texas, United States
Technician,Turbine,Power transmission,
...[+2]
patent citation: 234
79
Valeo Electrical Systems Korea Ltd.
South Korea
Automotive engineering
patent citation: 232
80
Compunetics, Inc.
Pennsylvania, United States
Microvia,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 231
81
Kongsberg Maritime Sweden AB
Sweden
Marine propulsion,National security,Aerospace
patent citation: 230
82
Verizon Patent & Licensing, Inc.
New York, United States
patent citation: 226
83
Eaton Corp.
DUBLIN, Ireland
Automotive engineering,Power transmission,Electrical equipment,
...[+2]
patent citation: 221
84
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
Quebec, Canada
Aerospace,Mandate,Aviation
patent citation: 219
85
R.E. Phelon Co., Inc.
South Carolina, United States
Product design,Web design,Electronics,
...[+1]
patent citation: 219
86
Railpower Technologies Corp.
British Columbia, Canada
Hybrid power,Public transport,Railway engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 217
87
The Black & Decker Corp.
United States
Power tool,Computer hardware,Warehouse,
...[+2]
patent citation: 216
88
Avco Corp.
Texas, United States
Aerospace,National security
patent citation: 214
89
AutoZone, Inc.
Tennessee, United States
E-commerce,Automotive engineering,Sales management,
...[+2]
patent citation: 213
90
Bankers Trust Co. (Des Moines, Iowa)
Iowa, United States
Asset management
patent citation: 212
91
Suzuki Co., Ltd.
Nagano, Japan
Semiconductor,Electronics,Electronic component,
...[+2]
patent citation: 207
92
General Dynamics Defense Systems, Inc.
Virginia, United States
Weapon system,Aerospace,National security
patent citation: 205
93
telent Ltd.
Rhode Island, United States
Telecommunications,Operational system,Internet of Things,
...[+2]
patent citation: 204
94
Woodward, Inc.
Colorado, United States
Aerospace,Industrial engineering,Energy management,
...[+2]
patent citation: 202
95
XZERES Corp.
Oregon, United States
Turbine,Renewable energy,Environmental engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 197
96
Auto Meter Products, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Electronics,Data acquisition,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 196
97
Sierracin Corp.
CA, US
Aerospace,National security
patent citation: 196
98
Schneider Electric Solar Inverters USA, Inc.
Indiana, United States
Electronics,Inverter,Electronic product,
...[+2]
patent citation: 190
99
Fujitsu General Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Air conditioning,Automation,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 187
100
Stairmaster Sports Medical Products, Inc.
Washington, United States
Stairclimber,Dumbbell,Meal replacement,
...[+1]
patent citation: 179

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