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Top 100 Key Players companies in Ball bearing
by Most Patent Citation in the Japan in 2022

The Ball bearing top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Citation Ball bearing Key Players in the Japan. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2022, 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
Hitachi Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Elevator,Electrical equipment,Electric motor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,398
4
JTEKT Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Power steering,Automotive engineering,Steering system,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,353
5
Minebea Mitsumi, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Ball bearing,Electronics,DC motor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,082
6
Panasonic Holdings Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 997
7
Matsushita Electronics Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Electronics,Computer hardware,DVD player,
...[+2]
patent citation: 997
8
TOSHIBA Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 651
9
Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
patent citation: 616
10
THK CO., LTD.
Tokyo, Japan
Linear motion,Bearing (navigation),Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 606
11
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Truck,Public transport,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 595
12
Nidec Copal Electronics Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Pressure sensor,Semiconductor,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 589
13
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Automotive engineering,Manufacturing engineering,Sport utility vehicle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 576
14
NIDEC Corp.
Kyoto, Japan
Electric motor,Electronics,Electronic component,
...[+2]
patent citation: 567
15
Harmonic Drive Systems, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Industrial robot,Automation,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 401
16
Toyota Motor Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Sport utility vehicle,Mobile device,Public transport,
...[+2]
patent citation: 390
17
Shimano, Inc.
Osaka, Japan
Fishing,sports equipment,Fast-moving consumer goods,
...[+2]
patent citation: 390
18
Canon, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Software,Computer vision,
...[+2]
patent citation: 359
19
Nihon Denso KK
Saitama, Japan
Manufacturing engineering,Mechanical engineering
patent citation: 355
20
Mitsubishi Kogyo KK
Japan
patent citation: 329
21
IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Turbine,Gas engine,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 312
22
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD.
Aichi, Japan
Spark plug,Automotive engineering,Ceramic art,
...[+2]
patent citation: 261
23
Fujikoshi KK
Fukushima, Japan
Food industry
patent citation: 253
24
Sony Group Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Software,Music,
...[+2]
patent citation: 226
25
Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Linear motion,Actuator,Machine element,
...[+2]
patent citation: 223
26
Nidec Sankyo Corp.
Shiga, Japan
Card reader,Core component,Image processing
patent citation: 216
27
Toyota Industries Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Textile,Software,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 212
28
Tsubakimoto Precision Products Co. Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Machine tool,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 203
29
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Digital media,Data visualization,Thermal paper,
...[+2]
patent citation: 202
30
Makita Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Computer hardware,Information technology management,Metalworking,
...[+2]
patent citation: 195
31
Makita
Fukuoka, Japan
Industrial engineering
patent citation: 195
32
Hitachi Car Engineering Co., Ltd.
Japan
Automotive engineering
patent citation: 179
33
Mitsuba Corp.
Japan
Automotive engineering,Gasoline,Windscreen wiper,
...[+2]
patent citation: 159
34
Tsubakimoto Chain Co.
Osaka, Japan
Power transmission,Automation,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 140
35
SMC KK
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Electronics,Chesapeake bay,
...[+2]
patent citation: 127
36
Aisin Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Brake,Automotive engineering,Navigation system,
...[+2]
patent citation: 111
37
NEC Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Virtualization,Big data,Network security,
...[+2]
patent citation: 110
38
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Civil engineering,Construction engineering,Facility management
patent citation: 110
39
Subaru Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Automotive engineering,Public transport,Aerospace,
...[+2]
patent citation: 108
40
Fujitsu Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Cloud computing,Enterprise software,Information technology management,
...[+2]
patent citation: 107
41
Seiko Instruments, Inc.
Chiba, Japan
Semiconductor,Electronic component,Optical fiber connector,
...[+2]
patent citation: 104
42
Seiko Epson Corp.
Nagano, Japan
Wearable technology,Projector,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 103
43
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 103
44
Shibaura Machine Co., Ltd.
Shizuoka, Japan
Computer hardware,Industrial engineering,Robotics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 102
45
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Shizuoka, Japan
Robotics,Industrial robot,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 99
46
Shimadzu Corp.
Kyoto, Japan
Molecular diagnostics,Microbiology Test,Cockpit display system,
...[+2]
patent citation: 97
47
Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Headlamp,Automotive engineering,Fixture,
...[+2]
patent citation: 96
48
Okuma Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Machining,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 96
49
Koito
Tokyo, Japan
Electrical equipment,Automotive engineering
patent citation: 96
50
YASKAWA Electric Corp.
Fukuoka, Japan
Robotics,Automation,Electrical equipment,
...[+2]
patent citation: 95
51
Kubota Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Tractor,Manufacturing engineering,Combine harvester,
...[+2]
patent citation: 89
52
FUJIFILM Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Photography,Medical imaging,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
patent citation: 86
53
Fuji Electronics Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Microcomputer,Electronic component,
...[+2]
patent citation: 85
54
Fuji Electric FA Components & SYstems Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Smart grid,
...[+2]
patent citation: 85
55
Nakanishi, Inc.
Tochigi, Japan
Micrometer,Medicine,Medical equipment,
...[+2]
patent citation: 84
56
Bosch Braking Systems Co. Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Brake,Automotive engineering,Exhaust brake,
...[+1]
patent citation: 83
57
Aisan Industry Co., Ltd.
Aichi, Japan
Fuel pump,Fuel injection,Throttle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 82
58
Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp.
Chiba, Japan
Electronics,Inkjet printing,Vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser,
...[+2]
patent citation: 81
59
Toyota Koki KK
Japan
patent citation: 81
60
Tokyo Parts Industrial Co., Ltd.
Japan
Actuator,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 74
61
Hitachi Astemo Ltd.
Japan
Public transport,Automotive engineering
patent citation: 73
62
DENSO Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Automotive engineering,Industrial robot,Programmable logic controller,
...[+2]
patent citation: 72
63
Nidec Copal Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Audio equipment,Potentiometer,Metal,
...[+2]
patent citation: 72
64
AMADA Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Welding,Machining,Automation,
...[+2]
patent citation: 71
65
Nitto Kohki Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Fluid coupling,Septic tank,Hinge,
...[+2]
patent citation: 71
66
Ebara Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Vacuum pump,Manufacturing engineering,Turbine,
...[+2]
patent citation: 68
67
Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Machining,Manufacturing engineering,Discharge,
...[+2]
patent citation: 68
68
Matsushita Refrigeration Co.
Osaka, Japan
Electronics,Heat exchanger,Refrigeration,
...[+1]
patent citation: 66
69
Ryobi Ltd.
Hiroshima, Japan
Metal,Industrial engineering,Offset printing,
...[+2]
patent citation: 65
70
Fujitsu General Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Air conditioning,Automation,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 65
71
Olympus Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Microscope,Endoscopy,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 63
72
Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd.
Hyogo, Japan
Forging,Mining engineering,Natural resource management,
...[+2]
patent citation: 62
73
Koki Holdings Co. Ltd.
Aichi, Japan
Power tool,Metalworking,Centrifuge,
...[+2]
patent citation: 62
74
Iguchi Kiko Co. Ltd.
Japan
Ball bearing
patent citation: 61
75
Mitsubishi Steel Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Machine element,Forging,Industrial engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 59
76
Shibaura Mechatronics Corp.
Kanagawa, Japan
Semiconductor,Robotic lawn mower,Mechatronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 59
77
Kansei Corp.
Japan
patent citation: 59
78
Ikeda Bussan Co. Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Interior product,Metal,Trim,
...[+1]
patent citation: 59
79
Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Sport utility vehicle,Automotive engineering,Electric vehicle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 58
80
Nabtesco Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Robotics,Manufacturing engineering,Industrial robot,
...[+2]
patent citation: 58
81
Matsuura Machinery Corp.
Fukui, Japan
3D printing,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 57
82
Brother Industries, Ltd.
Aichi, Japan
Computer hardware,Electronics,Digital printing,
...[+2]
patent citation: 55
83
Hitachi Medical Corp.
Chiba, Japan
Medicine,X-ray,Medical imaging,
...[+2]
patent citation: 55
84
Reliance Electric Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Automation,Smart manufacturing,Electronics,
...[+1]
patent citation: 55
85
Nakanishi Metal Works Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Metal,Mining engineering,Natural resource management
patent citation: 53
86
Marui KK
Okayama, Japan
Food industry
patent citation: 53
87
KYB Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Shock absorber,Automotive engineering,Aerospace,
...[+2]
patent citation: 50
88
Wada Seiko Co. Ltd.
Japan
Ball bearing,Automotive engineering
patent citation: 49
89
FANUC Corp.
Yamanashi, Japan
Robotics,Robot,Automation,
...[+2]
patent citation: 48
90
Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Pencil (mathematics),Peripheral,School supplies,
...[+2]
patent citation: 48
91
Hephaist Co., Ltd.
Kagoshima, Japan
Linear motion,Automotive engineering,Gasoline,
...[+2]
patent citation: 48
92
Nippon Piston Ring Co., Ltd.
Saitama, Japan
Piston ring,Automotive engineering,Gasoline,
...[+2]
patent citation: 47
93
Komatsu Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Environmental engineering,Construction engineering,Heavy equipment,
...[+2]
patent citation: 46
94
NIPPON STEEL Stainless Steel Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Mill,Metal,Mining engineering,
...[+1]
patent citation: 46
95
Sanwa Denshi Co. Ltd.
Japan
Joystick,Computer hardware,Electronics
patent citation: 46
96
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.
Kyoto, Japan
Turbine,Mechanical engineering,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 45
97
Kajima Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Civil engineering,Construction engineering,Real estate development,
...[+2]
patent citation: 45
98
TDK Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Electronic component,Ceramic capacitor,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 44
99
ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd.
Hyogo, Japan
Aerospace,Jet bridge,National security,
...[+2]
patent citation: 44
100
Seikoh Giken Co., Ltd.
Chiba, Japan
Optical communication,Computer hardware,Peripheral,
...[+2]
patent citation: 44

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