THK supports automation and IoT in manufacturing

THK hailed the success of its presence at Thailand’s mega event Manufacturing Expo where InterPlas Thailand is a concurrent exhibition. THK" stands for "Toughness," "High Quality" and "Know-how". It focuses on these three principles in the development of its technology and production processes.  

The Japanese-headquartered company was the first in the world to develop the linear motion (LM) system, which is based on an original concept and innovative technology. Today, linear motion systems have been adopted for a variety of industrial applications as machine components vital to the mechatronics sector. By utilizing rolling motion to produce linear motion in machinery, linear motion systems made it possible to design equipment that is high-precision, high-speed, labor-saving and eco-friendly because of the improved efficiency. All of THK’s technologies infuse every type of mechanism with smoother and more accurate movement.

The THK Team at Manufacturing Expo 2022

THK’s portfolio includes a broad range of LM bearings, ball screws, actuators, and other LM parts.  The company is committed to developing its business through three growth strategies: expanding the geographical range of its operations through full-scale globalization, broadening the range of its product applications through the development of new business areas and utilizing technology such as AI and robots as well as providing services that support the rapid adoption of the IoT in manufacturing through a change of business lifestyle.

Mr. Ohkubo Wataru, General Manager of Sales Department at THK LM System Pte. Ltd., mentioned that THK is headquartered in Japan but it operates representative offices around the world and its production facilities can be found in many countries in Southeast Asia, China, North America, as well as in Europe. “This ensures that we provide the best products and services to our customers, no matter where they are,” Mr. Wataru commented. THK supports customers in general industrial machinery, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, automobiles production, machine tools and industrial robots, among others.

“THK in Thailand is represented by THK Rhythm (Thailand) Co., LTD., with office in Bangkok where we serve customers in this region,” according to Nantawan Pharakarn, Assistant Sales Manager of THK Rhythm (Thailand) Co., LTD.

THK has been exhibiting at Manufacturing Expo each year and Thailand is considered a growing market especially in factory automation and automotive industry segments. “We have one factory in Thailand supporting automotive parts production and robots as these are growing industries in this country,” Ms. Pharakarn explained.