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This section provides an overview for thermal printer heads as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 thermal printer head manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked thermal printer head companies as of December, 2024: 1.ITOCHU Corporation, 2.STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD., 3.Shanghai Dikai Coding Technology Co., Ltd.
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A thermal printer head is a component used for printing in thermal printers.
It is primarily employed in receipt printers and barcode printers. The built-in heater is heated, causing thermal paper to change color and facilitating the printing process.
Its applications are diverse, with receipt printers used for printing receipts and invoices, barcode printers for barcode printing, and custom printers applied to printing on items like T-shirts and towels. A notable feature is its high printing speed, as it directly prints on thermal paper, which is relatively inexpensive, resulting in lower printing costs.
When using it, it is essential to consider proper thermal paper selection and confirm the temperature settings of the printer head.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Toshiba Hokuto Electronic Corporation, established in 1950 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a pumps, valves, and manufacturing recycling equipment wholesale distributor. The company's products include thermal print heads, flexible printed circuit boards, magnetrons for microwave ovens, and industrial applications. These products are used in fine printing machines, electronic phones, computers, and other small handheld electronics; plasma processing in the manufacture of semiconductors; and industrial dielectric heating applications. The company offers R&D services to provide customer support, including the development of new technologies and products and on-time delivery.
KYOCERA Corporation is an advanced materials and electronics manufacturer originally founded under the name of Kyoto Ceramic Company, Limited in 1959, and based in Kyoto, Japan. The company has multiple segments in the fields of communication and information technology with products including smartphones, capacitors, semiconductors, and automotives, with development in autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems. It is also growing into the market of restorative and regenerative medical solutions by developing Platelet Rich Plasma therapy, as well as the energy market by testing AI-powered energy management systems and batteries for clean energy storage.
Star Micronics Co. Ltd. is a ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of machine tools and card reader/writers established in Shizuoka, Japan, in 1950. The company’s product lineup includes automatic lathes for various metal cutting operations, signal conditioners for processing or converting signals, and card readers/writers for I/O operations from magnetic or smart cards and RFID tags. It also offers small printers for printing receipts or tickets from point-of-sale systems and kiosks. The company operates internationally, with subsidiaries such as Star Micronics America, Inc. and Star Micronics Europe Ltd.
FujiFilm Corporation, founded in 1934 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of a wide range of products, including instant photo systems, electronic materials, and medical systems. The company provides products and services for the healthcare, materials, and imaging sectors and has over 250 worldwide consolidated subsidiaries. In 1948, the company entered the camera and optical devices business when it launched its first camera called the FUJICA SIX IA, and in 1949, its shares were listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In 2008, it entered the pharmaceuticals business when it acquired Toyama Chemical Co. Ltd.
ROHM Semiconductor was incorporated in 1940 and is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. ROHM manufactures and sells electronic components worldwide. ROHM operates through the segments ICs, discrete semiconductor devices, and modules. ROHM provides ICs comprising memory, amplifiers and linear, power management, clocks and timers, switches and multiplexers, logic, data converters, sensors and MEMS, display drivers, motor/actuator drivers, interfaces, communication and speech synthesis LSI, audio and video, and microcontrollers. ROHM also offers discrete semiconductor products include MOSFETs, bipolar transistors, and diodes; power devices, including power transistors and diodes, SiC power devices, IGBT, and IPM; passive devices, such as resistors, and conductive polymer and tantalum capacitors; and various modules among others.
Seiko Instruments GmbH, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Neu-Isenburg, Hessen, Germany, is the marketer, distributor, and supplier of select Seiko Group products. The company's products include thermal printers, industrial inkjet printheads, and extremely small electronic components, such as silver oxide batteries, chip capacitors, and rechargeable coin batteries. It also produces miniature ball bearings that are used in the production of numerous consumer and industrial products. The company serves the EMEA market, which includes Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ITOCHU Corporation |
14.5%
|
| 2 | STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. |
11.0%
|
| 3 | Shanghai Dikai Coding Technology Co., Ltd |
8.8%
|
| 4 | KYOCERA Corporation |
8.8%
|
| 5 | SIGNET MARKING DEVICES |
7.9%
|
| 6 | Mitani Micronics Co., Ltd. |
7.5%
|
| 7 | EXILE Technologies |
7.5%
|
| 8 | Toshiba Hokuto Electronic Corporation |
6.6%
|
| 9 | MIDCOM Service Group |
5.7%
|
| 10 | Supimex |
5.7%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the thermal printer head page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Japan
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2 | 100.0% |
