“The Ultimate TDK Tech Experience” –For future engineers,
Presented by TDK and Supported by NEOM McLaren Formula E Team and McLaren Shadow F1 Sim Racing TEAM

• The Ultimate technology experiences for future engineers (university students) in Japan and UK . Call for participants from all over Japan.
• A hackathon at the TDK Technical Center in Japan; in the UK, a visit to the McLaren Technology Centre and a technology experience at ePrix in London.

May 08, 2025

TDK Corporation today announced the launch of The Ultimate TDK Tech Experience - an exclusive technology immersion program take place in Japan and UK, for Japan’s future engineers, university students.

As a technology company, TDK are excited to welcome the next generation of engineering talents to a special Tech Experience taking place in Japan and UK, with support from the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team

In Japan, Technology experiences at TDK Technical Center,

The experience starts with a high-impact Hackathon hosted at the TDK Technical Center, biggest R&D centre of TDK. The program brings together 30 of university students, selected through a nationwide application process, to compete in multidisciplinary teams and solve real-world innovation challenges inspired by TDK’s core technologies and commitment to sustainability.

The top-performing student group will have an opportunity an incredible experience to the United Kingdom for an immersive behind-the-scenes experience with the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team.

In UK, Technology experiences at McLaren Technology Center and London ePrix.

• McLaren Technology Centre VISIT (Woking, UK)
  Private tour of McLaren’s state-of-the-art Technology facility and meetings with the NEOM McLaren Formula E engineering team. Through the conversation, they will learn what kind of mindset and viewpoints are necessary to become top-tier engineers who are working in real racing competitions.
• London E-Prix Trackside Access
  Exclusive insights into race preparation, garage operations, and a Q&A discussion session with senior engineering members or NMFE drivers, where they can realize how technologies are used in real racing scenes practically.

Bringing Formula E to Tokyo: Car Exhibit at Shibuya.

In the lead-up to the Tokyo E-Prix, to showcase technology partnership, a NEOM McLaren Formula E show car will be displayed at Shibuya Parco from Monday, May 12 to Sunday, May 18. The display offers a rare opportunity for fans, students, and the general public to get up close to cutting-edge all-electric racing technology.

For more information, visit
The Ultimate TDK Tech Experience
https://www.tdk.com/en/tech-experience-2025/index.html

About TDK Corporation

TDK Corporation is a world leader in electronic solutions for the smart society based in Tokyo, Japan. Built on a foundation of material sciences mastery, TDK welcomes societal transformation by resolutely remaining at the forefront of technological evolution and deliberately “Attracting Tomorrow.” It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK’s comprehensive, innovation-driven portfolio features passive components such as ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high-frequency, and piezo and protection devices. The product spectrum also includes sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic, and MEMS sensors. In addition, TDK provides power supplies and energy devices, magnetic heads and more. These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics and TDK-Lambda. TDK focuses on demanding markets in automotive, industrial and consumer electronics, and information and communication technology. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2024, TDK posted total sales of USD 14.6 billion and employed about 101,000 people worldwide.

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