Noticias

24 April 2019

Kyocera Display Europe GmbH becomes Kyocera Automotive and Industrial Solutions GmbH

• Corporate
• LCDs and Touch Solutions

The Japanese technology group is expanding the Display Division and supplying its systems and innovative solutions under a new name from 1st April 2019.

“Today, a display is more than just a monitor which shows data in a high-resolution format. In fact, it is an interactive interface which must fulfill the most varied of requirements,” explains former President of Kyocera Display, Manfred Sauer, who ...

15 April 2019

Approval of Kyocera’s Acquisition of the Ownership of H.C. Starck Ceramics GmbH complete

• Corporate
• Fine Ceramic Components

Acquisition Background and Objectives Through the acquisition of H.C. Starck Ceramics, which brings with it fine ceramic manufacturing assets in Europe, production lineup, and innovative technologies, Kyocera aims to further expand its fine ceramic b...

08 April 2019

Kyocera to Build New Facility in Shiga, Japan to Produce Automated Equipment for “Smart Factory”

• Corporate

The facility will develop company’s own production equipment to strengthen its use of robotics and AI technology

Architect’s rendering of the new facility "We are excited to welcome the new production facility here, in Shiga, which will contribute our company’s factory automation. By reforming production processes, we aim to double productivity," said Yoshin...

12 March 2019

Kyocera and LO3 ENERGY to Demonstrate Blockchain-Managed Virtual Power Plant

• Corporate

Test VPP to combine companies’ peer-to-peer network technology and renewable energy products for improved energy distribution

Testing site at Yokohama Nakayama Office Background and Purpose In Japan, where renewables play a major role in the government’s energy portfolio plans, a dedicated research initiative is under way to create new “smart” energy networks. Kyocer...

06 March 2019

Kyocera Named Among Derwent Top 100 Global Innovators by Clarivate Analytics

• Corporate

Company’s patent success rate, global reach recognized for fifth consecutive year

Kyocera’s Junichi Jinno (left), General Manager of Corporate Legal and Intellectual Property Group, receives trophy from Daniel Videtto, President of Clarivate Analytics IP & Standards (right) The Derwent Top 100 Global Innovators awards hav...

04 February 2019

Kyocera to Acquire 100% Ownership of H.C. Starck Ceramics GmbH, a Germany-based Manufacturer of Advanced Ceramics

• Corporate
• Fine Ceramic Components

Headquarters building of H.C. Starck Ceramics GmbH Acquisition Background and Objectives Since its establishment in 1959, Kyocera has provided components for a wide range of markets including industrial equipment, communications devices, medical d...

14 December 2018

Kyocera Receives Japan’s Environment Minister’s Award for Record 9th Consecutive Year

• Corporate

Award cites energy conservation efforts at Nagano Okaya manufacturing plant and community-based environmental awareness activities

Award ceremony on Dec. 3rd, 2018 (left) and forest restoration activities in Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture (right) The Environment Minister’s Award, established in 1998 by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment, is presented every December in observa...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

19 June 2018

KYOCERA to Participate in Japan’s Virtual Power Plant Project to Improve Energy Management

• Corporate

New program tests remote management of changing consumer energy demands, aims to find best use of surplus electricity before end of Feed-In-Tariff in 2019

Background and Purpose Since the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 2011, the country has been dedicated to developing a stable supply of renewable energy and promoting energy efficiency. Consequently, a VPP capable of remotely controlling and inte...

18 June 2018

Announcement of the 2018 Kyoto Prize Laureates

• Corporate

Neuroscientist, Mathematician, Artist

Each laureate will receive a diploma, the Kyoto Prize medal (20K gold), and prize money of 100 million yen (approx. 770.000 €). This year’s Prize goes to the following three individuals: Dr. Karl Deisseroth, a US neuroscientist and Professor and Howa...

24 April 2018

KYOCERA Named Among Top 100 Global Innovators by Clarivate Analytics

• Corporate

Company recognized for patent success rate and global reach for fourth consecutive year

Kyocera's Junichi Jinno (left), General Manager of Corporate Legal and Intellectual Property Group, receives trophy from Hirofumi Hino, Head of Clarivate The Top 100 Global Innovators awards have been presented annually since 2011 to recognize l...

06 April 2018

KYOCERA Files Suit Against Preh GmbH for Potential Infringement of Haptic Feedback Technology Patent

• Corporate
• LCDs and Touch Solutions

Kyocera has been creating haptic technologies through its own research and development since 2008. Utilizing ergonomics and virtual reality technology that Kyocera has developed over the years as well as its proprietary haptic feedback technology, Ky...

29 March 2018

KYOCERA to Build New Plant in Kagoshima, Japan, for Ceramic Microelectronic Packages

• Corporate
• Semiconductor Components

New facility will produce ceramic packages for electronic and semiconductor components, including SMD and CMOS devices, to support IoT growth

Architect's rendering The new facility, which Kyocera plans to open in August 2019, will bring a 25 percent increase in the company’s total production capacity for ceramic packages used to house SMD*1 electronic devices and CMOS*2 image sensors....

11 January 2018

KYOCERA Introduces Irish Claddagh Ring Designed by Paul Costelloe, Using Hypoallergenic COBARION

• Corporate

Using new material COBARION, symbolic Irish design meets Japanese technology; portion of proceeds to benefit Great East Japan Earthquake recovery

Dating back to the 17th century in Ireland, the traditional Claddagh ring is given to represent love, loyalty and friendship. The ring is now available in two types: the stylish thin AMATERUS and the gorgeous bold WADADUMI. Both styles are unisex, ma...