THK

THK supplies linear motion guides, ball screws, actuators and mechanical components for industrial machinery and automation. Its products are used in robot axes, factory equipment, semiconductor tools and precision machines where low-friction movement, positioning accuracy and repeatable linear motion are required.

Facts

Segment: Actuation And Motion Control
Country: Japan
Founded: 1971
Ticker: 6481.T
Website: https://www.thk.com/

Market context

THK supplies linear motion and precision mechatronics used across factory automation and robot motion systems; named downstream robotics evidence should determine how strongly it is weighted in robotics market analysis.

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Products

SHS Caged Ball LM Guide

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Financials

6481.T - TSE - JPY

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Timeline

2026-04-23 - Partnership - THK supplies linear-motor XY unit for Sony AI table-tennis robotics research - THK supplied the Linear Motor XY Axis Unit used in Sony AI's Project Ace research. The unit supports loads above 40 kg and synchronized 0.8-second back-and-forth strokes. Research results were published in Nature on 23 April 2026. - source: thk.com
2025-07-28 - Product Launch - THK opens orders for compact-head PPR pick-and-place robot - THK announced order intake for a compact-head version of its PPR pick-and-place robot. The system uses force-sensor control for handling workpieces. The product extends THK's robot-solutions line for production automation. - source: thk.com
2024-05-08 - Product Launch - THK introduces TNH adaptive robot hand and clamping unit - The TNH robot hand uses twelve bellows suction pads and built-in throttle valves. Paired adaptive clamping units can hold workpieces with different shapes. THK said the series reduces hand changes while preserving workpiece orientation during transport and… - source: thk.com

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Team

Takashi Teramachi - President and CEO - Leads THK's precision-motion, automation and robotics growth strategy.
Akihiro Teramachi - Chairman - Provides board leadership and continuity for THK's global precision-motion business.

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