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Top 100 Key Players companies in Ball bearing
by Most Patent Citation in the world in 2021

The Ball bearing top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Citation Ball bearing Key Players in the world. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2021, 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

Germany

United States

Switzerland

United Kingdom

South Korea

France

Italy

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
NSK Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Ball bearing,Automatic transmission,Bearing (navigation),
...[+2]
patent citation: 10,962
2
NTN Toyo Bearing Co., Ltd.
Japan
Ball bearing
patent citation: 4,679
3
Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
Germany
Plain bearing,Condition monitoring,Bearing (navigation),
...[+2]
patent citation: 2,532
4
Covidien LP
Massachusetts, United States
Analgesic,Medicine,Medical equipment,
...[+1]
patent citation: 1,856
5
Schaeffler AG
Bayern, Germany
Electronics,Association (object-oriented programming),Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,765
6
Hitachi Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Elevator,Electrical equipment,Electric motor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,398
7
JTEKT Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Power steering,Automotive engineering,Steering system,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,353
8
Minebea Mitsumi, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Ball bearing,Electronics,DC motor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,082
9
Panasonic Holdings Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 997
10
Matsushita Electronics Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Electronics,Computer hardware,DVD player,
...[+2]
patent citation: 997
11
General Motors Co.
Michigan, United States
Sport utility vehicle,Public transport,Enterprise software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 979
12
Svenska Kullagerfabriken AB
Sweden
patent citation: 969
13
Robert Bosch GmbH
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Automotive engineering,Mechanical engineering,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 947
14
Robert Bosch Corp.
Michigan, United States
Shopping mall,Truck
patent citation: 947
15
Accuride International, Inc.
California, United States
3D printing,Alloy wheel,Emergency vehicle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 770
16
Cilag GmbH International
Zug, Switzerland
Diagnostic Reagent,Orphan drug,Medical product,
...[+2]
patent citation: 742
17
General Electric Co.
Massachusetts, United States
Energy management,Turbine,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 737
18
Western Digital Corp.
California, United States
Computer hardware,Navigation system,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 657
19
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
California, United States
Computer hardware,Peripheral,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 657
20
TOSHIBA Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 651
21
Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
patent citation: 616
22
THK CO., LTD.
Tokyo, Japan
Linear motion,Bearing (navigation),Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 606
23
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Truck,Public transport,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 595
24
Nidec Copal Electronics Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Pressure sensor,Semiconductor,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 589
25
FAG Kugelfischer AG & Co. KG
Germany
Bearing (navigation),Machine building,Tapered roller bearing,
...[+2]
patent citation: 581
26
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Automotive engineering,Manufacturing engineering,Sport utility vehicle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 576
27
NIDEC Corp.
Kyoto, Japan
Electric motor,Electronics,Electronic component,
...[+2]
patent citation: 567
28
Siemens AG
Bayern, Germany
Power transmission,Electronics,Turbine,
...[+2]
patent citation: 529
29
Siemens SA
Madrid, Spain
Scientific Control,Telecommunications,Turbine,
...[+1]
patent citation: 529
30
Koninklijke Philips NV
Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Health care,Wellness Programs,Medical imaging,
...[+2]
patent citation: 514
31
Waukesha Bearings Corp.
Wisconsin, United States
Magnetic bearing,3D printing,Power transmission,
...[+2]
patent citation: 455
32
Litens Automotive GmbH & Co. KG
Hessen, Germany
Power transmission,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 430
33
Harmonic Drive Systems, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Industrial robot,Automation,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 401
34
Honeywell International, Inc.
North Carolina, United States
Aerospace,Electronics,Market research,
...[+2]
patent citation: 400
35
Maag Gala, Inc.
Virginia, United States
Pelletizing,Polymer,Thermoplastic polyurethane,
...[+2]
patent citation: 392
36
Toyota Motor Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Sport utility vehicle,Mobile device,Public transport,
...[+2]
patent citation: 390
37
Shimano, Inc.
Osaka, Japan
Fishing,sports equipment,Fast-moving consumer goods,
...[+2]
patent citation: 390
38
HIWIN Technologies Corp.
Taiwan Province, China
Industrial robot,Semiconductor,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 377
39
Baxter Corporation Englewood
Illinois, United States
CRITICAL CARE UNIT,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+1]
patent citation: 374
40
Canon, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Software,Computer vision,
...[+2]
patent citation: 359
41
Nihon Denso KK
Saitama, Japan
Manufacturing engineering,Mechanical engineering
patent citation: 355
42
The Black & Decker Corp.
United States
Power tool,Computer hardware,Warehouse,
...[+2]
patent citation: 339
43
Fichtel & Sachs
Germany
patent citation: 336
44
Ford Motor Co. Ltd.
Essex, United Kingdom
Automotive engineering,Mechanical engineering,Public transport,
...[+2]
patent citation: 331
45
Mitsubishi Kogyo KK
Japan
patent citation: 329
46
Omron Microscan Systems, Inc.
Washington, United States
Machine vision,Barcode,Electronic component,
...[+2]
patent citation: 325
47
Sinomach Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
Henan Sheng, China
Machine element,Precious metal,Mining engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 313
48
IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Turbine,Gas engine,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 312
49
AlliedSignal, Inc.
Indiana, United States
Aerospace,Automotive engineering,Aerospace systems,
...[+2]
patent citation: 306
50
Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc.
Michigan, United States
Actuator,Ball screw,Aerospace,
...[+2]
patent citation: 300
51
Kongsberg Maritime Sweden AB
Sweden
Marine propulsion,National security,Aerospace
patent citation: 296
52
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Electric vehicle,Chassis,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 282
53
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
Ohio, United States
Medicine,Medical equipment,Mammotome,
...[+2]
patent citation: 280
54
Seagate Technology Unlimited Co.
California, United States
Computer hardware,Flash memory,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 273
55
Seagate Technology LLC
California, United States
Cloud computing,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 273
56
SKF GmbH
Germany
patent citation: 266
57
Ford Motor Co.
Michigan, United States
Truck,Public transport,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 264
58
Sun Drilling Products Corp.
Louisiana, United States
Petroleum industry,Natural resource management,Workover
patent citation: 264
59
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD.
Aichi, Japan
Spark plug,Automotive engineering,Ceramic art,
...[+2]
patent citation: 261
60
SKF Engineering & Research Centre BV
Utrecht, Netherlands
patent citation: 258
61
International Business Machines Corp.
New York, United States
Software,Computer hardware,Enterprise software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 254
62
Fujikoshi KK
Fukushima, Japan
Food industry
patent citation: 253
63
Sandleford Ltd.
Ireland
patent citation: 252
64
BorgWarner, Inc.
Michigan, United States
Electric vehicle,Automotive engineering,Gasoline,
...[+2]
patent citation: 249
65
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Michigan, United States
Truck,Automotive engineering,Automotive industry
patent citation: 249
66
Acuity Imaging, Inc.
VA, US
Machine vision,Computer hardware,Electronics
patent citation: 249
67
Volkswagenwerk AG
Germany
patent citation: 249
68
LifeShield Sciences LLC
TX, US
patent citation: 245
69
Sta-Rite Industries LLC
Wisconsin, United States
Water treatment,Sump pump,Submersible pump,
...[+1]
patent citation: 243
70
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
Electronic component,Capacitor,Semiconductor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 239
71
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
South Korea
Computer hardware,Semiconductor,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 237
72
Smith International, Inc.
Texas, United States
Natural gas,Drill bit,Directional drilling
patent citation: 232
73
HGST, Inc.
California, United States
Computer hardware,Solid-state drive,Enterprise software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 230
74
Sony Group Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Software,Music,
...[+2]
patent citation: 226
75
Bettcher Industries, Inc.
Ohio, United States
Food processing,Meat packing industry,Food industry,
...[+2]
patent citation: 226
76
Garrett Transportation I, Inc.
New York, United States
patent citation: 226
77
Tecpharma Licensing AG
Switzerland
Intellectual property,Adenomyosis,Amenorrhea,
...[+2]
patent citation: 226
78
Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
California, United States
Medical product,Medical equipment,Health care,
...[+2]
patent citation: 225
79
Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Linear motion,Actuator,Machine element,
...[+2]
patent citation: 223
80
Nidec Sankyo Corp.
Shiga, Japan
Card reader,Core component,Image processing
patent citation: 216
81
Toyota Industries Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Textile,Software,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 212
82
Incom International, Inc.
Colorado, United States
patent citation: 211
83
Molins Machine Co., Inc.
VA, US
patent citation: 207
84
Caterpillar, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Turbine,Construction engineering,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 203
85
Tsubakimoto Precision Products Co. Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Machine tool,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 203
86
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Digital media,Data visualization,Thermal paper,
...[+2]
patent citation: 202
87
Makita Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Computer hardware,Information technology management,Metalworking,
...[+2]
patent citation: 195
88
Makita
Fukuoka, Japan
Industrial engineering
patent citation: 195
89
King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
Taiwan Province, China
Computer hardware,Information technology management,Ball bearing,
...[+2]
patent citation: 193
90
Insty-Bit LLC
Minnesota, United States
patent citation: 191
91
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
Texas, United States
Natural gas,Submersible pump,Centrifugal pump,
...[+2]
patent citation: 188
92
BBC Brown Boveri Ltd.
Switzerland
patent citation: 179
93
Hitachi Car Engineering Co., Ltd.
Japan
Automotive engineering
patent citation: 179
94
SNECMA SA
Île-de-France, France
Aerospace,Turbojet,Rocket,
...[+2]
patent citation: 177
95
Puritan Bennett Corp.
California, United States
Health care
patent citation: 176
96
PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.
MA, US
Medicine
patent citation: 172
97
Nelson Irrigation Corp.
Washington, United States
Agricultural irrigation,Automation,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 167
98
Atlas Copco AB
Sweden
Power tool,Sales management,Product design,
...[+2]
patent citation: 165
99
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Automotive engineering,Electric vehicle,Hybrid vehicle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 164
100
Daimier AG
Germany
Truck,Chassis
patent citation: 164

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