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28 October 2026

Kyocera to build new refining facility in Japan recover Tungsten carbide from used cutting tools

• Industrial Tools

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has certified the initiative under its “Plan for Securing a Stable Supply of Critical Minerals” program (2026 Critical Minerals No. 5-1). Tungsten is a critical mineral used as a primary raw material in...

27 October 2026

Kyocera invests in the future of ceramic-to-metal assemblies technology

• Fine Ceramic Components

New manufacturing facilities, consolidated process expertise and the expansion of brazing technology are strengthening Mannheim’s position as a centre for sophisticated industrial and semiconductor applications.

End-to-end manufacturing ensures process reliability At its Mannheim site, Kyocera manufactures ceramic components, high-precision metal parts as well as the associated joining connections. The key production steps are closely aligned and implemente...

15 October 2026

Kyocera unveils high-performance inkjet printhead KJ4A-EX600RC-HX for label and packaging innovation

• Printing Devices

Enhanced support for white ink, varnish and foil decoration delivers faster, more versatile printing.

Kyocera's circulating inkjet printhead KJ4A-EX600RC-HX Overview of Kyocera's new printhead Product name KJ4A-EX600RC-HX Size (mm)*3 200 × 42 × 68 (width x depth x height) Printing speed 100 m/min Resolution 600 dpi Effective print width 1...

08 October 2026

World’s first: Kyocera and Tohoku University develop technology to integrate optical isolators directly onto silicon photonics chips

• Corporate

Isolator-integrated photonics chip reduces back-reflected light approximately 95%, enabling faster, energy-efficient AI data centres.

An optical isolator is a component that stabilizes optical communication by allowing optical signals to be transmitted in only one direction, reducing signal reflection. A paper summarizing these results was published on 2 September, 2026, in "IEEE A...

30 September 2026

KYOCERA Fineceramics Europe GmbH invests in its German sites and strengthens future technologies

• Fine Ceramic Components

The new large-scale press in Selb expands production capacity for high-performance ceramics – further investments in Mannheim and Waiblingen are bolstering the company’s growth trajectory.

Strengthening SiSiC expertise in Selb With an investment of around eight million euros, the cold isostatic press (CIP) from a leading machinery manufacturer represents the largest single investment in the site’s history and expands Kyocera’s manufact...

29 September 2026

Kyocera launches new “KMH Series” thermal printhead mass production slated for October 2026

• Printing Devices

Featuring high reliability and compact design to meet mobile printers market demand.

The new thermal printhead delivers high reliability and a compact form factor, using Kyocera’s proprietary design technology to ensure stable print quality even under demanding printing conditions. Kyocera developed this product to address evolving d...

17 September 2026

Kyocera celebrates the completion of its Nagasaki Isahaya Plant

• Fine Ceramic Components
• Semiconductor Components

Photos from the ceremony celebrating the plant’s completion Kyocera’s new production site in Isahaya, Nagasaki The Nagasaki Isahaya Plant will be a key production site for Kyocera to accelerate its semiconductor related business, which the company...

10 September 2026

Series production of BIOCERAM AZUL^® in Waiblingen

• Fine Ceramic Components

The highly automated Industry 4.0 production creates additional capacity for international implant manufacturers and strengthens Kyocera’s presence in the market for ceramic ball heads.

Highly automated manufacturing of ceramic ball heads The new production facility in Waiblingen was specifically designed for the industrial manufacturing of ceramic ball heads and is based on a production concept consistently aligned with Industry 4....

19 August 2026

Kyocera Unimerco at AMB 2026: Tooling solutions for modern manufacturing

• Industrial Tools

From automotive and fluid industry applications to intelligent tool management and advanced coating technologies, Kyocera Unimerco will showcase a range of manufacturing solutions at AMB 2026, taking place in Stuttgart, Germany from September 15-19.

Supporting the transformation of automotive manufacturingOne key focus area is the transformation of automotive production. As OEMs increasingly adopt large structural castings and continue to expand high-volume manufacturing, requirements for produc...

23 June 2026

Kyocera brings comprehensive ceramic expertise to The Advanced Ceramics Show 2026

• Automotive Components
• Fine Ceramic Components
• Semiconductor Components

From semiconductor technologies to advanced ceramics and automotive applications, Kyocera will present a broad range of solutions at the exhibition and conference taking place on July 08-09 in Birmingham, UK.

The company continues to strengthen its position in three strategic business areas through the development of high-performance materials and customised technologies: 1. Semiconductor Components2. Fineceramic Components 3. Automotive Components 1. Sem...

19 June 2026

Announcement of the 2026 Kyoto Prize laureates

• Corporate

The Kyoto Prize 2026 goes to a chemist, marine microbiologist and a multimedia artist.

Each laureate will receive a diploma, the Kyoto Prize medal (20K gold), and prize money of 100 million yen (currently approx. €539,000). This year’s Prize goes to the following three individuals: Tsutomu Miyasaka, Chemist and Project Professor at Sch...

02 June 2026

Kyocera executes share purchase agreement with Ushio Inc. for semiconductor laser device business

• Corporate

Background and purpose KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc. is a US-based subsidiary of Kyocera that operates a laser diode business specializing in gallium nitride technology. Currently, KSLD is developing RGB laser diodes for automotive road projection*1, as w...

29 April 2026

Kyocera develops breakthrough multilayer ceramic core substrate for advanced AI semiconductors

• Semiconductor Components

To be shown at ECTC 2026, May 26-29 in Orlando, USA, the new substrate technology delivers superior rigidity and circuit miniaturization for next-gen data centers, AI, and ASIC packaging.

Built from Kyocera’s proprietary fine ceramic materials, the new core substrate is engineered for high density wiring and exceptional rigidity. According to the company, these characteristics dramatically reduce deformation (warpage) in high-performa...

11 March 2026

Kyocera Unimerco proves and reaffirms its commitment to sustainable operation

• Corporate
• Industrial Tools

Kyocera Unimerco has made significant strides in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, showcasing its dedication to sustainable practices and the Kyocera Group’s global environmental goals.

Kyocera Unimerco is well on its way to achieving these sustainability goals: The company expects to reach its 46.2% reduction target in scopes 1 and 2 already in 2026. For the fiscal year 2030, Kyocera Unimerco is now aiming for its next milestone o...

10 March 2026

Kyocera develops pluggable optoelectronic module supporting PCIe^® 6.0 for high-speed AI data centres with lower interconnect power consumption

• Corporate
• Optical Components
• Semiconductor Components

Product to be exhibited at OFC 2026 at the AuthenX booth (Booth #5204), Los Angeles, United States from March 17–19.

Kyocera has been developing onboard-type optoelectronic modules that support PCIe® 5.0 and convert electrical signals from CPUs, GPUs, and other components into optical signals. With this latest development, by advancing the communication standard to...

05 March 2026

Back at ceramitec: Kyocera emphasises the strategic importance of technical ceramics for modern industries

• Fine Ceramic Components

SiSiC as an essential part of high-performance industrial components Particular emphasis is placed on silicon-infiltrated silicon carbide (SiSiC), which has established itself as a versatile high-performance material. SiSiC is characterised by its o...

27 February 2026

Kyocera receives BSFZ seal of approval for research and development activities for the fourth time

• Corporate
• Fine Ceramic Components

KYOCERA Fineceramics Europe GmbH has once again been recognised for its innovative expertise. The beneficiary projects focus on a new process for the additive manufacturing of large-format components made of silicon-infiltrated silicon carbide (SiSiC) for high-performance industrial applications.

‘The fact that we have once again been awarded the BSFZ seal highlights our ongoing commitment to innovation in research and development,’ says Dr Nikolaos Katsikis, Kyocera CTO. ‘Additive manufacturing of SiSiC ceramic components represents an impor...

17 February 2026

Kyocera receives international awards for climate protection, innovation and sustainability

• Corporate

CDP ‘A List 2025’: Kyocera ranks among the top 4 per cent worldwide The global environmental organisation CDP has included Kyocera in its prestigious 'A List 2025'. This means that the company is one of the world's leading players in terms of transp...

29 January 2026

Test deployment of industrial robots powered by Maxell’s all-solid-state battery power modules begins at Kyocera’s Kagoshima Sendai Plant

• Corporate
• Semiconductor Components

left: Exterior view of Kyocera’s Kagoshima Sendai plant; right: Maxell’s all-solid-state battery power module The ceramic packaged all solid state batteries produced by Maxell feature high reliability*1, and their exterior housings adopt ceramic pack...

27 January 2026

Kyocera introduces inkjet printhead with over 1,500 nozzles for high-viscosity industrial materials

• Printing Devices

New proprietary piezo actuator structure enables higher viscosities and larger droplets.

The new printhead is expected to expand the use of inkjet technology in a wide range of industrial applications, including advanced manufacturing processes, painting and 3D printing, which have been difficult to address using conventional inkjet tech...