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21 October 2021

Kyocera to build two new plants for ceramic components supporting IoT and 5G

• Corporate

Fine ceramic components used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment The growth of Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G telecommunications services is fueling demand for semiconductors used in nearly everything from personal computers, smartphones, and ...

19 October 2021

SEMICON Europa 2021: Advanced materials and solutions by Kyocera

• Fine Ceramic Components

The fine ceramics specialist Kyocera will participate in this year's SEMICON Europa 2021 in Munich, Germany. As Europe's largest trade fair focusing on electronics manufacturing, it will take place from 16 to 19 November.

Since its foundation in 1959, Kyocera has supplied components for a wide range of markets. Through continuous research and development based on fine ceramics, the company supports industrial equipment, communication devices, medical equipment and ren...

05 October 2021

Refinement in just one step: StarCeram® complete from Kyocera

• Fine Ceramic Components

These new 2D and 3D pastes are perfect for finalising restorations for customised design and glazing in just one firing. They also satisfy the highest aesthetic demands. The new pastes were presented for the first time at IDS 2021 in Cologne.

2D and 3D technology for individual requirements The ready-to-use pastes are manufactured using a special high-tech process in which the particle size of the products is aligned with the requirements of the painting technique (2D). It is also possibl...

01 October 2021

AVX, a US Subsidiary of KYOCERA, to Change its Name to “KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation”

• Corporate
• Electronic Components & Devices

Company to expedite unification of its global sales operation

Furthermore, the company will now use the new business brand, “KYOCERA AVX,” and unify sales organizations in the U.S. and Europe to enhance sales capabilities, as announced in April of this year.* Under the new company name, KYOCERA AVX will furthe...

28 September 2021

Fraudulent E-Mail Activities

• Corporate

Dear Valued Customers and Visitors, We obtained information that fraudulent email activities are currently taking place, in which sender pretends to be a company of Kyocera Group. The sender sends e-mails to random recipients by using our company...

20 September 2021

Kyocera’s 50 years in Europe

• Corporate

The Japanese technology company, known for its high-quality semiconductor ceramic packages, electronic components, fine ceramic components, and industrial tools, celebrates its 50th anniversary in Europe on September 1st 2021.

Innovative products based on ceramic technology for many industriesToday Kyocera Europe operates a total of 26 locations in Europe, among those KYOCERA Fineceramics Ltd. in the UK. “Europe is a strategically important sales market for our technology ...

16 September 2021

Energy Harvesting Smart Buoy collects data of marine environment

• Corporate

Kyocera and Nagasaki University develop “Energy Harvesting Smart Buoy” to collect Ocean Data. The new innovation combines Nagasaki University's tidal current power generation technology with Kyocera’s IoT technology.

Energy Harvesting Smart BuoysLeft: SLTT (Small Lens-type Tidal Turbines)Right: VTT (Vertical-axis Tidal Turbines） 1. Development Background Marine pollution and climate change have become serious societal issues. To solve these issues and help crea...

27 July 2021

Yakiniku – the Japanese indoor barbecue

• Kitchen Products

The Japanese BBQ "Yakiniku" is not restricted to summer weather thanks to its low-smoke indoor grills and can therefore be enjoyed all year round. Kyocera takes a look into its Japanese homeland and provides tips and the right equipment for the correct preparation and cooking of Far Eastern traditional barbecue.

The biggest difference to American BBQ is that it uses a compact indoor tabletop grill, also known as a shichirin. The low smoke charcoal of the Asian stone lime oak is traditionally used for this, but there are also electronic versions that are suit...

29 June 2021

Kyocera develops “Smart Checkout System" equipped with Kyocera’s AI object recognition technology

• Corporate

Kyocera’s AI object-recognition technology instantly recognizes multiple purchase items with a single camera, even when items overlap in the checkout space. Also, Kyocera’s AI architecture and extensive database of different product types reduces the...

18 June 2021

Announcement of the 2021 Kyoto Prize Laureates

• Corporate

The Kyoto Prize 2021 goes to a computer scientist, to a biochemist and molecular biologists and to a philosopher.

Each laureate will receive a diploma, the Kyoto Prize medal (20K gold), and prize money of 100 million yen (currently approx. 763,000 €). This year’s Prize goes to the following three individuals: Andrew Chi-Chih Yao, Dean at the Institute for Interd...

01 June 2021

Kyocera’s high quality ‘sapphire’ components support the fundamentals of electronics and fluid analysis

• Fine Ceramic Components

Sapphire bonding technology enables utilization of the material’s chemical resistance, high strength, plasma resistance and translucence for usage in cutting-edge applications.

Examples of products produced with direct bonding 1. Flow Cell A flow cell is a structure with translucent channels that allow liquids and gases to pass through, while optically inspecting for impurities. The cells usually exposed to corrosive c...

27 April 2021

Kyocera and AVX to establish new brand “KYOCERA AVX” to enhance its business worldwide

• Corporate
• Electronic Components & Devices

Companies to reorganize global sales forces to expedite optimal deployment

AVX, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kyocera, is a leading global supplier of a wide range of products, including electronic components, connectors, and sensors. AVX has been working proactively on expanding its product lineup, business domains, and ma...

25 March 2021

Durable and efficient: Kyocera's containment shells impress with high-performance ceramics

• Fine Ceramic Components

Containment shells are already firmly established in the pump industry. Due to the ceramic material FZM, Kyocera's products avoid wear, eddy current losses and excessive energy input.

Energy-saving containment shells Kyocera's containment shells offer another important advantage: energy-efficiency. This is particularly noticeable when using large pumps, where the energy savings accumulate. Improving the energy efficiency of pumps ...

16 March 2021

Customised solutions for wastewater neutralisation

• Fine Ceramic Components

FRIATEC developed the FRIDURIT C100 neutralisation system in the 1990s as a compact and easy-to-integrate neutralisation system that set new standards in terms of safety thanks to its innovative mixing-pumping system and its hose-free supply of dosin...

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...

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...

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...

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...