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05 May 2022

Kyocera to build its largest plant in Japan, increasing production of semiconductor components

• Corporate
• Semiconductor Components

Expanded Sendai Plant Campus in Kagoshima will meet increasing demand for semiconductor packages powering ADAS, sensor cameras, 5G and more

Three converging factors are creating strong demand for Kyocera’s organic semiconductor packages and crystal device packages. Smart vehicles are expanding the need for automotive cameras and high-performance processors used in Advanced Driver-Assista...

21 April 2022

Kyocera develops transmissive metasurface technology that redirects wireless signals for improved 5G and 6G performance

• Corporate

Transmissive Metasurface (Prototype) Development Background The 28 GHz band used in 5G networks, and the higher frequency band being studied for 6G, have a high degree of rectilinear propagation. Signals often cannot reach locations where a direct l...

06 April 2022

Kyocera launches solid ball-nose end mill “2KMB” for high-hardness material processing, micromachining

• Industrial Tools

Achieves long life, stable processing with new shape and coating

Product Name 2KMB Solid Ball-Nose End Mill for Micromachining Number of models Standard: Total 15 modelsLong Neck: Total 109 models Price Please contact with our sales agent Launch date 21 September 2021 Cutting diameter φ0.1(R0.05) mm ~ φ4.0(...

05 April 2022

Kyocera named among “Top 100 Global Innovators 2022” by Clarivate

• Corporate

New methodology by Clarivate compared 50 million inventions to recognize “the very pinnacle of the global innovation ecosystem”

The Top 100 Global Innovators consist of companies and institutions that demonstrate the capabilities, consistency, incredible creativity and new thinking that solve pressing challenges and establish new value for the world, Clarivate stated. Pu...

29 March 2022

Kyocera participating joint green innovation project aims for 40% energy saving at data centers by 2030

• Corporate

As the amount of data increases exponentially, we will jointly develop various technologies to promote energy saving, high capacity, and low delay in data centers to realize a carbon-neutral society. As a result, we aim to achieve 40% or more in ener...

08 March 2022

The secret behind Kyocera’s blades

• Kitchen Products

Three reasons why ceramic knives should be part of every modern kitchen.

What is the secret behind Kyocera blades? 1. Decades of experienced Japanese handicraft Kyocera has been developing high-tech ceramics for over 40 years and has created a material with tremendous hardness combined with high fracture resistance – ...

07 March 2022

Marubeni and Kyocera to implement proof of concept for a smart checkout system

• Corporate

Improving the efficiency of store operations has become a major issue for supermarkets in Japan due to the country’s labour-market shortages, declining birthrate, and aging population. Among in-store operations, cash register work requires improved e...

21 February 2022

Kyocera receives CDP’s highest leadership rating for supplier engagement, third consecutive year

• Corporate

“A” rating reflects Kyocera’s greenhouse gas reduction initiatives and aggressive targets for renewable energy adoption.

Based on CDP’s sixth annual survey of suppliers, its 2021 "Supplier Engagement Rating Leaderboard" recognizes companies that have compiled outstanding environmental records and targets. Kyocera’s targets include combating climate change by prior...

26 January 2022

Enhancing OMO shopping and customer engagement with data solutions: Development of an innovative customer preference management system for retail apparel shops

• Corporate

Physical Stores are Less Data-Friendly than E-Commerce Sites For OMO*1, which integrates online and offline services, creating new shopping experiences based on customer preferences is essential. In e-commerce, it is already mainstream to provide cu...

14 January 2022

Magnetically coupled pumps: Great savings in electricity costs and greenhouse gas emissions thanks to ceramic containment shells

• Fine Ceramic Components

Kyocera manufactures the containment shells used in magnetic drive pumps from the ceramic material zirconium oxide FZM. Besides numerous technical advantages, ceramic containment shells enable energy-efficient operation and a consequent reduction in electricity costs and CO2 emissions.

Unlike metallic containment shells, ceramic containment shells are not capable of being magnetized. Eddy currents that reduce performance are prevented and energy efficiency is significantly improved It is therefore possible to reduce the drive power...

13 January 2022

The new Kyocera mill gets the very best out of seeds and superfoods

• Kitchen Products

The fine-ceramics manufacturer has broadened its range with a specialist seed mill, ideal for processing various types of seeds and superfoods, regardless of their hardness or oil content.

If you want to get the greatest benefits out of your favourite superfoods, it’s best to mill or grind them before consuming them: gently breaking them down releases the nutrients. The body can absorb them more easily than the whole, unground seeds. K...

01 January 2022

Advanced technical ceramics supporting critical European industries

• Corporate
• Fine Ceramic Components

We spoke with KFSG's Managing Director, Mr. Armin Kayser, about the company‘s strengths and future strategies. Please tell us about your company's business.KFSG is producing and marketing highly customized products for the medical analytics industry,...

01 January 2022

Pursing efficient manufacturing of high-performance ceramics through AI and data analytics

• Corporate
• Fine Ceramic Components

We spoke with KFPG's Managing Director, Dr. Carsten Russner, about the company‘s strengths and future strategies. Please tell us about your company's business.We are supporting a broad range of industries to create a better future using our customize...

16 December 2021

Dr. Carsten Russner elected new President of the European Technical Ceramics Federation

• Fine Ceramic Components

"I am honored to preside over such a dynamic and innovative industry on an international level," says a delighted Dr. Carsten Russner. "As the new president, I would like to strengthen communication within the individual sectors in Europe so that we ...

13 December 2021

Kyocera’s new “HAPTIVITY^® i” revolutionizes Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

• LCDs and Touch Solutions

Kyocera's HAPTIVITY®i in comparison Technology Background Kyocera’s original HAPTIVITY® technology employs piezoelectric elements, a vibration amplification mechanism, a control circuit, and proprietary software to transmit vibration through a panel...

07 December 2021

Kyocera selected for inclusion in Dow Jones Sustainability Asia-Pacific Index

• Corporate

The DJSI is an index jointly developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC in the United States and Robeco Holding B.V. (“RobecoSAM”) in Switzerland in 1999. The index evaluates companies from the perspective of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)...

01 December 2021

39% of businesses increased productivity with remote work during covid restrictions

• Printers / Multifunctionals

New report by The Economist Intelligence Unit into productivity and remote work.

While 39 per cent of survey respondents witnessed an increase in productivity in their organisations since the pandemic forced the adoption of remote work practices, 32.6 per cent reported a decline in productivity, and the remaining 28.5 per cent sa...

01 December 2021

Never comprise on security, quality or digitisation with Kyocera’s brand new intelligent TASKalfa 7054ci/7004i series

• Printers / Multifunctionals

Kyocera continuously works with leadership teams to equip their organisations with the right solution to effectively manage this rapid progression of the workplace. The TASKalfa 7054ci/7004i series offers best in breed business benefits to meet the n...

25 November 2021

Renewable energy microgrid to power Japan’s Okinoerabu Island

• Corporate
• Solar Electric Systems

The microgrid will use Kyocera’s energy management system, storage batteries, solar, and wind to maintain power even during emergencies or natural disasters, and promote local economic development and reduce carbon emissions.

Comprehensive Partnership Agreement Overview The three parties will prepare construction plans for the microgrid by March 31, 2022, which will utilize renewable power generation and storage batteries to supply power throughout Okinoerabu Island. Afte...

16 November 2021

Kyocera presents new and innovative Fine Ceramics products as its offering to ‘New Space’ applications

• Fine Ceramic Components

The leading ceramic manufacturer Kyocera will display its Fine Ceramics products at the Space Tech Expo 2021, which will be held from 16th to 18th November in Bremen, Germany.

In Bremen, Kyocera will showcase its ceramic technologies that address the ‘New Space’, a branch of aerospace industry which has piqued multitudes of new ideas and has created challenges for the existing material and supply chain industry. This field...