About US

Headway Technologies, Inc., a group company of TDK Corporation, was established in Milpitas, California in 1994. Headway Technologies is strategically positioned to play a key role in the storage industry of the future. Using our broad and fundamental understanding of recording head technology, we develop products that provide our customers with significant performance advantages.
Headway employs approximately 800 people in engineering, manufacturing and administration roles at our Milpitas, CA location.
TDK Global
TDK is a global leader in electronic components and magnetic technology, originally pioneering the world's first commercial ferrite cores, for electronics and magnetics. Established in 1935 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company now has a network of more than 250 locations including R&D, manufacturing and sales offices in over 30 countries and regions throughout Asia, Europe, as well as in North and South America. In fiscal year 2025, TDK posted total sales of ~14.8 billion USD and employed more than 105,000 people worldwide.
Today, TDK's advanced components power countless applications, from smartphones and personal computers to industrial equipment, automobiles, and renewable energy systems. While these components often remain unseen, they are essential for the seamless operation of modern devices and infrastructure. Without them, many conveniences of daily life and technological advancements would not exist.
As technology evolves, TDK plays a critical role in shaping the future of society. Its products enable the growth of 5G networks, IoT connectivity, data storage for AI and the electrification of vehicles, supporting safer, more efficient transportation and sustainable energy solutions. From high-reliability components for smartphones and base stations to power film capacitors for wind farms and sensors for robotics, TDK's transformative innovations drive progress across many industries. Committed to improving everyday life and advancing society, TDK truly lives up to its vision: 'In Everything, Better.'