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20 February 2020
Kyocera Recognized as Supplier Engagement Leader by Non-Profit CDP
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Company achieves high marks for greenhouse gas reduction activities throughout its supply chain
Based on an annual survey of suppliers conducted by CDP, an international non-profit organization, the “Supplier Engagement Leader Board” lists companies recognized for outstanding environmental records and targets; this is the fourth year of t...
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03 February 2020
Blue innovation and Kyocera to Develop New Drone Solutions Utilizing Moving Communication Relay Station System
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The new drone communications technology was displayed at the Blue innovation booth during CES 2020 in Las Vegas
By flying multiple drones with mobile relay station functions in areas where mobile phone signals do not reach, such as disaster sites, the “moving communication relay station system” enables reliable mobile phone communication as if under normal cir...
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28 January 2020
Kyocera and 24M Develop World’s First SemiSolid Lithium-ion Battery System with Improved Safety, Longer Life, and Lower Cost
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- Solar Electric Systems
Plans to Build Full-Scale Mass Production System Following Initial Success with Pilot
In June 2019, Kyocera began pilot production of 24M’s SemiSolid battery technology to validate its use in residential energy storage systems in the Japanese market. Based on the successful pilot, Kyocera recently rolled out its full Enerezza product ...
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21 January 2020
From Smartphones to Smart Health: Kyocera’s worlds’ first Gyro-based Carbohydrate Monitoring System
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The innovative tracker uses pulse wave patterns to measure carbohydrate metabolism.
Smart, innovative and intuitive To determine the user’s carbohydrate balance, the device must be held against the wrist one hour after eating to monitor the pulse. Mr. Ajima, an engineer at Kyocera’s medical R&D centre and developer of the device...
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13 December 2019
Kyocera to Showcase AI, 5G, and Mobility Technologies at CES 2020
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Company offers a view “Toward the Future” with latest product innovations shown for the first time in the U.S.
Kyocera’s latest innovations for creating a safe, secure, and comfortable society will be displayed in five categories — AI Solutions, Sensing Technology, 5G Solutions, Advanced Mobility, and Advanced Devices — with selected technologies showcased...
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29 November 2019
Kazuo Inamori, Global Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Receives Honorary Knighthood from HM the Queen Elizabeth
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Paul Madden, the British Ambassador to Japan (left), and Kazuo Inamori (right)© British Embassy Tokyo The honor, bestowed in Japan by His Excellency Paul Madden, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom, during an investi...
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11 November 2019
Inamori Foundation Awards the 35th Kyoto Prize to Scientists and Artist in the Fields of "Advanced Technology", "Basic Science", and "Arts and Philosophy"
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On 10th November 2019, chemist Dr. Ching W. Tang, astrophysicist Dr. James Gunn, and founder of Théâtre du Soleil Ariane Mnouchkine received the Kyoto Prize in the ancient Japanese imperial capital. This prize is considered one of the most important international awards for the lifetime achievements of dignitaries in science and culture, in addition to the Nobel Prize.
Kyoto Prize 2019 Kyoto Prize: An Honor with Tradition The Kyoto Prize was established in 1984 by Kazuo Inamori, founder of Kyocera, one of the world's leading manufacturers of fine ceramic components for the technology industry based in Kyoto. In th...
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16 October 2019
Fine Ceramics in Space
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- Fine Ceramic Components
Kyocera, one of the leading ceramic manufacturers, presents its products relevant to aerospace and astronomy applications at Space Tech Expo 2019 in Bremen from November 19th-21st.
Cordierite mirror CordieriteCordierite is an extremely low thermal expansion ceramic, which is ideal for light-weight designs of mirrors and telescopes. The forming capabilities of Kyocera allow for a more efficient processing and light-weightin...
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04 October 2019
KYOCERA Group to Exhibit Innovative Technologies and Products at CEATEC 2019 Tradeshow Oct. 15-18
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Based on the concept of “Building a Future Beyond Our Imagination with IoT”, a wide range of the latest Kyocera technologies will be on display
Based on the booth concept of “Building a Future Beyond Our Imagination with IoT,” the Kyocera Group’s latest technologies and products for creating a safe, secure, and comfortable society through IoT will be displayed in 5 zones – Mobility, Open ...
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12 September 2019
Kyocera Completed Acquisition of Advanced Ceramic Business of Germany-based Friatec GmbH
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- Fine Ceramic Components
Acquisition further expands Kyocera’s fine ceramics sector in Europe.
Kyocera Fineceramics Solutions GmbH in Mannheim, Germany Acquisition Background and ObjectivesSince its founding in 1959, Kyocera has provided advanced ceramic components for a wide range of markets, including industrial machinery, information dev...
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04 September 2019
Kyocera Resolves Patent Disputes with Preh GmbH for Haptic Feedback Technology
- Corporate
- LCDs and Touch Solutions
In 2018, Kyocera filed a lawsuit with the Düsseldorf Regional Court against the automotive supplier Preh for potential infringement of a Kyocera patent in the field of haptic feedback. Preh then filed an action for annulment with Germany’s Federal Pa...
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04 September 2019
Kyocera and Ube Industries Form Joint Venture to Manufacture Ceramic Filters for 5G Base Stations
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- Fine Ceramic Components
Ceramic filters contribute to the deployment of 5G communication networks
Under the agreement, Kyocera will acquire 51 % of the shares of Ube Electronics, Ltd. (herein “Ube Electronics”; President: Hiroyuki Ikeuchi), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ube Industries. Kyocera and Ube Industries will then establish a joint venture...
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08 August 2019
Kyocera to Strengthen Open Innovation in AI and IoT with New Research Center
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Yokohama, Japan research center will focus on new business development for IoT, AI, robotics, and autonomous vehicles
Kyocera's Minato Research Center in Yokohama, Japan Kyocera operates three research and development facilities around the Tokyo metropolitan area which focus on software and systems for the telecommunications, automotive, and environmental & e...
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04 July 2019
Kyocera Targets 30% Greenhouse Gas Reduction by 2030, Recognized by Science Based Targets Initiative
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SBT is an international initiative established in 2015 to support the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to “well-below” 2 °C above pre-industrial levels. The initiative involves collaboration among CDP, the United Nations Global Compa...
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17 June 2019
Kyocera and BYD Japan to Collaborate on Integrated Energy System for Electric Vehicles
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- Solar Electric Systems
Through supply-demand project, the companies will maximize energy efficiency for electric vehicles, and contribute to “Well-to-Wheel Zero Emission” policy
Supply-demand control system For this project, Kyocera will develop the energy charge management system to optimally control the supply-demand balance between energy production and consumption by using aggregation technology developed during Virtu...
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14 June 2019
Announcement of the 2019 Kyoto Prize Laureates
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Chemist, Astrophysicist and Stage Director
Each laureate will receive a diploma, the Kyoto Prize medal (20K gold), and prize money of 100 million yen (approx. 818,000 €). This year’s Prize goes to the following three individuals: Dr. Ching W. Tang, IAS Bank of East Asia Professor at The Hong ...
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03 June 2019
Kyocera to Acquire Advanced Ceramic Business of Germany-based Friatec GmbH
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- Fine Ceramic Components
Acquisition strengthens Kyocera’s production and sales infrastructure in Europe
Headquarters of Friatec GmbH in Mannheim Acquisition Background and Objectives Since its founding in 1959, Kyocera has provided advanced ceramic components for a wide range of markets, including industrial machinery, information devices, medical ...
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13 May 2019
Kyocera to Acquire SouthernCarlson, Inc., a US-based Distributor of Fasteners, Tools, and Packaging
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- Industrial Tools
Acquisition will expand Kyocera's reach across North American residential, manufacturing and industrial professional tool and fastener markets
SouthernCarlson serves a broad array of end markets from over 150 branches across North America. It is a leading distributor of the most recognized and highest-quality brands of construction fasteners, tools, packaging, facility supplies, and t...
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24 April 2019
Kyocera Display Europe GmbH becomes Kyocera Automotive and Industrial Solutions GmbH
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- LCDs and Touch Solutions
The Japanese technology group is expanding the Display Division and supplying its systems and innovative solutions under a new name from 1st April 2019.
“Today, a display is more than just a monitor which shows data in a high-resolution format. In fact, it is an interactive interface which must fulfill the most varied of requirements,” explains former President of Kyocera Display, Manfred Sauer, who ...
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15 April 2019
Approval of Kyocera’s Acquisition of the Ownership of H.C. Starck Ceramics GmbH complete
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- Fine Ceramic Components
Acquisition Background and Objectives Through the acquisition of H.C. Starck Ceramics, which brings with it fine ceramic manufacturing assets in Europe, production lineup, and innovative technologies, Kyocera aims to further expand its fine ceramic b...
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