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16 November 2022

Kyocera develops world’s first* Automotive Night Vision System with white and near-infrared light diodes integrated into a single GaN laser device

• Corporate

Solution combines RGB-NIR sensors and proprietary image-fusion AI technology for safer driving, better visibility at night and in inclement weather.

Kyocera’s Automotive Night Vision features the first headlight in the world that can emit both white (RGB) and near-infrared (NIR) light on the same optical axis; this allows higher accuracy object recognition than alternative technologies. The syste...

11 November 2022

Kyocera’s new “On-Board Optics Module” achieves world-record bandwidth, reduces power consumption for data centers

• Corporate
• Semiconductor Components

Prototype in development sets world-record 512 Gbps bandwidth*.

Kyocera’s prototype module is miniaturized for installation on a printed circuit board near the processor, allowing electronic data to be converted into optical signals instantaneously. In addition, the product is designed to create unprecedented imp...

10 November 2022

Kyocera introduces new human augmentation technology prototypes in Japan with advanced AI to enhance human abilities

• Corporate

The Company introduces the first 3 human augmentation solutions: Walk Sensing and Coaching, Physical Avatar, and Auditory Augmentation Devices.

Introducing Mai, Kyocera's new human augmentation concept The Future Design Laboratory of Kyocera's R&D division launched the new Mai concept for human augmentation. The laboratory’s mission is to “Contribute to a safer and more prosperous ...

06 October 2022

Kyocera’s high performance components work reliably – even in the most demanding environments

• Corporate
• Fine Ceramic Components

Hydrogen is an upcoming energy carrier regarding future solutions in many fields, Kyocera’s components’ excellent mechanical robustness and hermetic sealing technologies can offer the right solution for various applications. In order to present the newest innovations and possibilities in this field, Kyocera will exhibit its ceramic parts at the fair Hydrogen 2022, taking place in Bremen on October 19 and 20.

Hydrogen as the energy carrier of the future Hydrogen is a highly flexible energy carrier. Owing to its quite difficult handling and transportation, special solutions using ceramic materials present new possibilities to overcome related challenges. I...

13 September 2022

Kyocera consolidates its fineceramics business in Europe

• Corporate
• Fine Ceramic Components

The existing European fineceramics business will be consolidated in the new KYOCERA Fineceramics Europe GmbH, latest effective from April 2023.

The background of the restructuring is the growing European sales market for fineceramics components. Through the acquisition of H.C. Starck Ceramics GmbH, a Germany-based company specializing in non-oxide fineceramics components, Kyocera gained its ...

30 August 2022

About the Passing of Kazuo Inamori, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of KYOCERA Corporation

• Corporate

Kyocera expresses its sincere appreciation to everyone who extended support and friendship toward Dr. Inamori throughout his lifetime. A private wake and funeral have been held, mainly among close family members, and this announcement was made after ...

18 August 2022

Kyocera to increase MLCC production for 5G, ADAS and EV technology with new manufacturing plant

• Corporate
• Electronic Components & Devices

Expanded multilayer ceramic capacitor production at Kagoshima Kokubu Campus in Kapan will help meet strong market demand, increased production slated to begin in 2024.

Reaction to the higher expected demand of MLCCs Demand for MLCCs is expected to grow as communication terminals and semiconductor devices become more compact and sophisticated. Additionally, the expanding commercialization of 5G data centers, ADAS (a...

04 August 2022

Kyocera Corporation and SoftBank Corp. succeeded in demonstration of backhaul system utilizing 5G millimeter-wave

• Corporate

left: donor station, right: relay node station Outline of the demonstation experiment Term January – April 2022 Place Akiruno City, Tokyo Purpose Used a 5G millimeter-wave backhaul system test to:・Verify the effectiveness of millimeter waves as...

19 July 2022

Kyocera and SHISEIDO develop the world’s first-ever*1 cosmetic face powder using Kyocera’s “Kyoto Opal”

• Corporate

”The Luminizing Face Enhancer” uses powdered nature-identical opal for a 360-degree glow, incorporating over 10 years of joint research.

The Luminizing Face Enhancer “The Luminizing Face Enhancer” has 360-degree radiance due to the unique play of color of Kyocera’s Kyoto Opal technology*2, giving wearers a lustrous shine as if wearing jewels on their face. It is the result of ove...

20 June 2022

Announcement of the 2022 Kyoto Prize Laureates

• Corporate

The Kyoto Prize 2022 goes to an electronics engineer and applied physicist, to a population biologist and to a Tabla player.

Each laureate will receive a diploma, the Kyoto Prize medal (20K gold), and prize money of 100 million yen (currently approx. 710,000 Euro). This year’s Prize goes to the following three individuals: Carver Mead, Gordon and Betty Moore Professor of E...

09 June 2022

KYOCERA Corporation wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2022 for “Moeye” Concept Car and “Anshin SMARTPHONE”

• Corporate

Kyocera Concept Car wins “Product Concept” Professional Concept The autonomous vehicle concept car “Moeye” was developed as Kyocera’s second concept car featuring Kyocera’s proprietary automotive technologies. Moeye’s unique technologies optimi...

30 May 2022

Kyocera demoes future of autonomous driving at Japan’s Automotive Engineering Expo

• Automotive Components
• Corporate

New tech utilizes IoT, ADAS, advanced sensors and imaging solutions to improve driving, displayed in simulators and 3D holograms in both.

A major highlight will be Kyocera’s new "Road Vehicle Cooperation System" which contributes to safe autonomous driving by connecting ITS1 roadside systems installed in traffic infrastructure with various devices and sensors installed in the vehicle. ...

05 May 2022

Kyocera to build its largest plant in Japan, increasing production of semiconductor components

• Corporate
• Semiconductor Components

Expanded Sendai Plant Campus in Kagoshima will meet increasing demand for semiconductor packages powering ADAS, sensor cameras, 5G and more.

Three converging factors are creating strong demand for Kyocera’s organic semiconductor packages and crystal device packages. Smart vehicles are expanding the need for automotive cameras and high-performance processors used in Advanced Driver-Assista...

21 April 2022

Kyocera develops transmissive metasurface technology that redirects wireless signals for improved 5G and 6G performance

• Corporate

Transmissive Metasurface (Prototype) Development Background The 28 GHz band used in 5G networks, and the higher frequency band being studied for 6G, have a high degree of rectilinear propagation. Signals often cannot reach locations where a direct l...

07 March 2022

Marubeni and Kyocera to implement proof of concept for a smart checkout system

• Corporate

Improving the efficiency of store operations has become a major issue for supermarkets in Japan due to the country’s labour-market shortages, declining birthrate, and aging population. Among in-store operations, cash register work requires improved e...

26 January 2022

Enhancing OMO shopping and customer engagement with data solutions: Development of an innovative customer preference management system for retail apparel shops

• Corporate

Physical Stores are Less Data-Friendly than E-Commerce Sites For OMO*1, which integrates online and offline services, creating new shopping experiences based on customer preferences is essential. In e-commerce, it is already mainstream to provide cu...

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,...

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...

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...

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...