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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,...
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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29 October 2021
Kyocera publishes 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report
- Corporate
2021 Integrated Report presents company’s latest developments, future initiatives relating to environmental, social and governance criteria.
Published annually, the Integrated Report is intended to deepen stakeholder understanding of Kyocera’s worldwide effort to operate in ways that serve societal needs. In the 2021 edition, Tanimoto shares a mission statement the company adopted as a th...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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16 September 2021
Energy Harvesting Smart Buoy collects data of marine environment
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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...
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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...
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18 June 2021
Announcement of the 2021 Kyoto Prize Laureates
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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...
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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...
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07 April 2021
Kyocera was named "Supplier Engagement Leader" for the second year in a row by the non-profit organization CDP for its environmental efforts
- Corporate
Kyocera was recognized for reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout its value chain - the nomination once again confirms the company's ongoing sustainability efforts.
For the first time, the award was given to Kyocera in 2019 in the fourth year after the establishment of CDP. At this time, Kyocera set the environmental target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including internal emissions and supply chain e...
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12 January 2021
Kyocera to construct new R&D Center in Kirishima City, Kagoshima, Japan
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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...
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10 December 2020
Kyocera Recognized on “The A List 2020” for Combatting Climate Change
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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...
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02 December 2020
Books by Kyocera Founder Kazuo Inamori Exceed 20 Million Printed Copies Worldwide
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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