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24 February 2021

High-Tech Ceramic Bearings from Kyocera for magnetic mixers revolutionize production of pharmaceuticals and food

• Fine Ceramic Components

Rotors and stators with magnetic coupling as sealing system convince with ceramic bearings through reliable and unproblematic sterilizability and germ-free operation. Additionally, the components ensure long lifetime and comply with the highest FDA safety standards.

The mechanics The key components of magnetic mixers are ceramic sliding bearings which are in direct contact with the mixed product. Frictional wear, temperature changes and corrosive attack by cleaning chemicals determine the material selection for ...

19 February 2021

Kyocera Launches 0.5mm-Pitch 5652 Series Electronic Connectors for Automotive Applications

• Electronic Components & Devices

First “FloXY” brand floating board-to-board connector with 16 Gbps high-speed transmission

Furthermore, the 5652 Series are Kyocera’s first connectors to use the new “FloXY” brand name, and the company plans to gradually expand the lineup in the future. Product name “5652 Series” Floating board-to-board connector for high-speed data tra...

22 January 2021

Kyocera develops 1200-dpi Inkjet Printheads with Ink Recirculation Structure

• Printing Devices

New Model KJ4B-EX 1200 offers improved speed resolution and stability

Kyocera’s KJ4EX series of printheads utilize large integrated piezo actuators1 that enable higher-resolution printing by homogenizing image quality inside the printhead. The series’ first model, the 600dpi KJ4B-EX600 printhead, has been available sin...

12 January 2021

Kyocera to construct new R&D Center in Kirishima City, Kagoshima, Japan

• Corporate

New facility at Kyocera Kokubu Campus will expand R&D speed, capabilities

Hub for Innovation and New Technology The Kokubu campus is already an innovation hub and site of three strategic R&D groups: Kyocera’s Monozukuri R&D Laboratory, which focuses on advanced material technologies; its Production Technology Divi...

10 December 2020

Kyocera Recognized on “The A List 2020” for Combatting Climate Change

• Corporate

Nonprofit CDP scores Kyocera highly on environmental transparency and performance

CDP has created a global disclosure system for business enterprises to monitor and reduce environmental impacts. Kyocera’s leadership in environmental transparency and performance was highlighted with an “A” grade among the more than 5,800 compa...

02 December 2020

Books by Kyocera Founder Kazuo Inamori Exceed 20 Million Printed Copies Worldwide

• Corporate

Creator of Amoeba Management System and motivational leadership philosophy enjoys rising popularity outside Japan

Inamori’s first book, “Elevate Your Mind and Expand Your Business,” was published in 1989. Since then, he has authored 42 publications and co-authored 18 others, with translations in 19 languages. Inamori is the creator of the Amoeba Management Syste...

30 November 2020

One year since the foundation of Kyocera Fineceramics Solutions GmbH

• Corporate
• Fine Ceramic Components

In the autumn of 2019, Friatec GmbH was taken over by the fine ceramics manufacturer Kyocera – since then the company has continued its success story.

Fine ceramics in spaceAn absolute highlight for the company has been the opportunity to support the ISS: KFSG supplies ceramic tubes for oxygen measurement as an extension to the Electromagnetic Levitator on board the International Space Station. The...

13 November 2020

For an outstanding cut: Kyocera's industrial precision knives are now available on the European market

• Industrial Tools

The industrial precision knives are used in cutting and slicing processes of all kinds. The products are characterised by exceptional hardness and durability.

It's all about the materialsFine ceramics expert Kyocera uses three high-quality materials for its precision industrial knives: ultra-fine grain carbide, cermet, and zirconium oxide. The first of these is suitable for a wide range of industrial appli...

12 November 2020

Kyocera to acquire 100% ownership of California-based SLD Laser

• Corporate

Kyocera’s fine ceramics to create synergies with new expertise in gallium nitride

SLD Laser is a world leader in the commercialization of gallium nitride (GaN) based laser light sources and was established in 2013 as a technology startup. SLD Laser has won commercial success by developing, manufacturing and marketing innovative la...

04 November 2020

“Toward a Smarter World through Digitalization” - Kyocera participates in CEATEC 2020 online

• Corporate

At the digital trade show, Kyocera presented the latest products and solutions for a Covid-19 world.

Under the theme of "Toward a Smarter World through Digitalization" Kyocera introduced its latest products and solutions contributing to a new normal society in four categories: "Mobility", "5G / IoT", "Smart Manufacturing" and "Energy Solutions". The...

20 October 2020

Kyocera unveils Concept Car “Moeye”

• Corporate

Concept highlights changing relationship between people and automobiles; features futuristic “aerial” display and next-generation technologies for optical camouflage, audio, lighting, and fragrance

"Moeye" Concept Car OverviewAnticipating continued advances in autonomous driving and Mobility as a Service (MaaS), Kyocera focused on the importance of the car’s interior space to develop a futuristic cockpit that offers fresh innovations in a compl...

29 September 2020

Kyocera supports ISS with ceramic components

• Fine Ceramic Components

Kyocera Fineceramics Solutions GmbH supplies ceramic tubes for oxygen measurement in the international space station’s electromagnetic levitator expansion.

The Levitator is a 360 kg facility in the materials science laboratory in the Columbus module and was brought to the ISS in 2014 by the ATV-5 (automated transfer vehicle) "Georges Lemaître", an unmanned supply spacecraft. There the system was install...

22 September 2020

Kyocera adds a new finishing tool to its innovative machining products

• Industrial Tools

The new MFF milling cutter puts the finishing touch on the machining process. The tool stands out owing to its unique insert combination of semi-finishing and finishing inserts.

Focusing on productivity for large componentsKyocera’s new and extremely robust cutter stands out due to its excellent efficiency. The combination of semi-finishing and finishing inserts contributes to this efficiency, which has the effect of increas...

31 July 2020

Kyocera’s MIP Displays open up new applications

• LCDs and Touch Solutions

Fast switching with minimal power consumption and excellent visibility

Low Power consumption due to built-in bit pixel memory and direct addressing. To expand the battery lifetime all pixels include a SRAM memory. This results in a low power consumption for static image down to 5µW. By the power saving pixel selection m...

30 July 2020

Sustainably sharp: Kyocera’s new Nature Series

• Kitchen Products

Kyocera launches three new ceramic knives with handles made from renewable raw materials.

Sharp kitchen tools As with all kitchen utensils made by Kyocera, the hand-ground ceramic blades are made of particularly high-quality Zirconia ceramic, an incredibly light and extremely hard high-tech material. The dense and smooth blade surface ena...

17 July 2020

Kyocera introduces new innovative tooling solutions

• Industrial Tools

With the new KPK series and the MFWN mini series, Kyocera is adding two new product lines to its highly successful cutting tool product lines.

The KPK series ensures stable and safe cutting When it comes to cutting operations in general, the workpiece can be difficult to secure which leads to rigidity and chattering issues. Therefore, the cutting speed is usually low at the workpiece rotat...

16 July 2020

Kyocera develops high-quality displays for medical use

• LCDs and Touch Solutions

The displays by Kyocera Automotive and Industrial Solutions excel with very long duration and are built for unusual surroundings.

Special features for special areas of applications The displays are available long-term and insensitive to radiation effects due to their metal housing. For particularly aggressive environments, Humisil encapsulation is available to protect sensitiv...

01 July 2020

Kyocera and Tokyo Medical and Dental University Begin Joint Research on Vitals Measurement Headset

• Corporate

Coronavirus Rehabilitation Activities at Tokyo Medical and Dental University The Rehabilitation Center at TMDU Medical Hospital has introduced rehabilitation therapy for severely ill COVID-19 patients and remote rehabilitation for moderately ill pati...

28 May 2020

GF, Kyocera, Kyudenko, and Tokyo Century Announce Opening of Approx. 100MW Solar Power Plant in Kagoshima, Japan

• Solar Electric Systems

Kanoya Osaki Solar Hills Solar Power Plant Project Overview Project name Kanoya Osaki Solar Hills Solar Power Plant Location Kanoya City and the Town of Osaki in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan Output Approx. 100MW Annual power generation (Estim...

27 May 2020

Kyocera expands the MFH high-feed milling cutter series

• Industrial Tools

New chipbreaker and new insert grade for shoulder, ramp and slot milling applications as well as plunge, helical and face milling

Convex cutting edge design for low cutting forces The GH Chipbreaker has a convex and very robust cutting-edge design, so that cutting forces are reduced when entering the workpiece. The high-feed tool also has excellent breaking resistance. Along wi...