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13 December 2018

Kyocera to Participate in Self-Driving Bus Test Project on JR East BR Lines

• Corporate

Seven companies to test autonomous bus technologies for public transit

Experimental self-driving bus* A driver will be present on the self-driving bus in case of emergency during self-driving testing. Project tests, which will occur between December 2018 and March 2019, are designated to evaluate self-driving techn...

22 November 2018

Innovative, durable, and beautiful: Kyocera presents high-quality kitchen tools demonstrating the advantages of its ceramic technology at the BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham from November 29 – December 2, 2018.

• Kitchen Products

The key to the success of Kyocera’s ceramic kitchen tools, which include knives, peelers and slicers, are blades made of Zirconia ceramic, which are extremely hard, sharp, and corrosion-free. The exceptionally sharp blades enable an ultra-precise and...

20 November 2018

Inamori Foundation Awards the 34th Kyoto Prize to Scientists and Artist in the Fields of "Advanced Technology", "Basic Science", and "Arts and Philosophy"

• Corporate

On 10th November 2018, neuroscientist Dr. Karl Deisseroth, mathematician Dr. Masaki Kashiwara, and artist Joan Jonas received the Kyoto Prize in the ancient Japanese imperial capital. In addition to the Nobel Prize, this prize is considered one of the most important awards for the lifetime achievements of dignitaries in science and culture across the world.

Kyoto Prize 2018 Kyoto Prize: An Award with Tradition The Kyoto Prize was established in 1984 by Kazuo Inamori, founder of the Kyoto-based technology group Kyocera. In the past 33 years, laureates included important dignitaries such as choreographer...

15 November 2018

KYOCERA reflects on integral philosophy of Founder Dr. Kazuo Inamori to respect the divine and love people

• Corporate

For KYOCERA Document Solutions Europe, the philosophy has always played a fundamental role in the organisation and management of the business. The belief is that all decisions should be made by considering the fundamental question of “What is the r...

14 November 2018

Kyocera wins CEATEC Award for “Amcenna” IoT Antenna

• Corporate

Innovative technology yields compact antenna that solves performance challenges when mounted on metals or near water

Kyocera’s Amcenna (left) and a sensor module using Amcenna (right) Kyocera’s Amcenna Technology Innovations To create Amcenna, Kyocera miniaturized an Artificial Magnetic Conductor (AMC) and integrated an antenna function into the AMC itself. The r...

13 November 2018

KYOCERA celebrates 27 years of sustainability at the core of operations

• Printers / Multifunctionals

The Environmental Charter was created in October 1991 and has been a fundamental pillar in the company. Despite growth across the globe, sustainability and environmental protection is at the heart of KYOCERA’s existence. It adheres to the Company ...

05 November 2018

Kyocera wins Supplier Award

• Fine Ceramic Components

Donation to "Aktion Luftballon" at Lukaskrankenhaus (from left: Thomas Böhm, Daniela Faust-Rogausch, Rafael Schröer, Prof. Guido Engelmann, Dr. Adarsh Sagar and Hiroki Maekawa) The event was held at their headquarters in Veldhoven, The Netherla...

30 October 2018

Kyocera presents a firework display of innovations at the electronica 2018

• Automotive Components
• Electronic Components & Devices
• Fine Ceramic Components
• LCDs and Touch Solutions
• Organic Materials
• Semiconductor Components

Once again Kyocera presents its diverse product range - from displays to semiconductor components - at the electronica in Munich. The manufacturer is located at stand 536 in Hall B6 from the 13th to 16th of November.

0.5 mm-pitch FPC/FFC connectors 6892 series Industry 4.0: Clear perspective and tangible feedbackThe Kyocera display division shows innovative micro-LEDs for the first time. Differently to LCDs, micro-LED pixels are self-illuminating and consis...

26 October 2018

KYOCERA introduces reliable, Waterproof Branch Connector for harsh conditions of automotive electronics

• Electronic Components & Devices

Sheltap® clamshell-style connector is designed to withstand water-pressure and extreme temperature; helps streamline auto assembly workflow

9715 Series Waterproof Electronic Branch Product name Sheltap 9715 Series Waterproof Electronic Branch Connector Application Branching Electronic Wiring for Automotive Equipment Sample Shipment Date October 3, 2018 Key Benefits Waterproof, a...

16 October 2018

KYOCERA to Build New Manufacturing Plant in Kanagawa, Japan for Conductive and Insulation Pastes

• Corporate
• Organic Materials

New facility will provide 50 % increase in production capacity for pastes used in semiconductors and electronics

Architect’s rendering of Kawasaki Plant’s New Primary Facility The new facility will increase the plant’s total production capacity for various pastes including silver (Ag) paste, as demand is expected to grow in the automotive market. Kyocera beg...

11 October 2018

KYOCERA steps up expansion strategy with Czech acquisition

• Printers / Multifunctionals

Under KYOCERA, the company will be renamed to KYOCERA Document Solutions Czech and will formulate KYOCERA Document Solutions Europe’s 18th Sales Company following several decades of successful partnership. The acquisition aims to continue driving K...

04 October 2018

KYOCERA Group to Exhibit Innovative Technologies and Products at CEATEC JAPAN 2018 Tradeshow Oct. 16-19

• Automotive Components
• Electronic Components & Devices
• Fine Ceramic Components
• LCDs and Touch Solutions
• Organic Materials
• Semiconductor Components

From automotive technologies to energy management solutions, a wide range of Kyocera’s technologies for connected society will be on display

Mobility A safe and comfortable mobility society will be realized through advanced driver assistance systems and connected-car solutions. The latest systems utilizing Kyocera’s advanced devices infused with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmente...

01 October 2018

Introducing KYOCERA Capture Manager – The New Scanning and Capture Software Solution for Businesses

• Printers / Multifunctionals

KCM assists organisations in the automation of workflows through the capture, process, classification and routing of important data from documents of all types, whether they are scanned from paper or received digitally via email, web or mobile. Thr...

27 September 2018

KYOCERA proves environmental management sustainability through ISO 14001:2015 certification

• Printers / Multifunctionals

KYOCERA Document Solutions has long had the environment at the heart of its business, aiming to reduce energy and material consumption and also offers a recycling programme for toner products. Even through a period of rapid growth and expansion,...

19 September 2018

KYOCERA introduces a new 12.1” WXGA LCD Module for Off Highway Applications

• LCDs and Touch Solutions

Features Advanced Wide Viewing Technology and 1000 cd/m² for best optical performance

Kyocera TCG121WXLPAPNN-AN*65 High Brightness The new Kyocera 12.1” TFT-LCD (part number: TCG121WXLPAPNN-AN*65) has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, with outline dimensions of 277.7 mm x 182.5 mm x 9.8 mm, and an active display area of 261.1 mm...

10 September 2018

KYOCERA at AMB 2018: a world premiere and a number of new products

• Industrial Tools

The AMB innovations from KYOCERA: the world premiere of a new milling cutter for aluminium machining, a new series of tool holders with a coolant supply, new chip breakers for the manufacture of small processed parts, plus new polygonal tool holders and new tools for steel machining

New aluminium milling cutter series MEAS AMB – the international exhibition for metal working – has become the industry’s leading trade fair and is one of the five most significant trade fairs in the world with this specialisation. The fair is ta...

16 August 2018

KYOCERA Develops World’s First Full-Spectrum LED Aquarium Lighting

• Corporate

Innovative technology mimics sunlight at specific underwater depths; designed to optimize growth of corals and marine plants.

Kyocera’s LED Aquarium Lighting Kyocera’s aquarium LED lighting will be available to the Japanese market in the middle of August in four types: Marine Blue reproducing spectrum of sunlight at 2.5m below sea level Aqua Blue reproducing spectrum ...

13 August 2018

KYOCERA designs and manufactures new ultra-small robust ceramic UHF RFID Tags for tool tracking in Aerospace industry

• Semiconductor Components

KYOCERA’s new ultra-high frequency RFID transponder is appliable to metal and – due to its robust ceramic package – suitable for reliable tool tracking within the aerospace industry.

UHF RFID tag In order to avoid FOD, Kyocera’s robust ceramic UHF RFID tags are especially suited to identification and tracking of metal tools in the aerospace industry. RFID tags will be attached to workshop tools of MRO service providers in or...

06 August 2018

KYOCERA Launches 0.5 mm-Pitch FPC/FFC Connectors with automated and visual checks to prevent misalignment

• Electronic Components & Devices

New 6892 Series offers resistance to high temperatures and high-speed transmission capability to enhance performance of automotive electronics

0.5 mm-pitch FPC/FFC connectors 6892 Series Product name 6892 Series FPC/FFC connector Applications Automotive electronics, OA equipment, industrial and consumer electronics, etc. Availability August 2018 With the increasing use of electr...

25 July 2018

KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS AMERICA APPOINTS OSCAR SANCHEZ AS NEW PRESIDENT

• Printers / Multifunctionals

During his time with KYOCERA Document Solutions Europe, Sanchez defined a new era, leading the company through a demanding digital transformation which optimised performance across the board whilst connecting with customers, delivering true valu...