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Kyocera Announces Consolidated Financial Results for Year Ended March 31, 2024

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Friday, April 26, 2024

While orders recovered in the company’s key automotive components market, the semiconductor- and information & communication-related markets continued to struggle with inventory adjustments, leaving the recovery incomplete.

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  • While orders recovered in the company’s key automotive components market, the semiconductor- and information & communication-related markets continued to struggle with inventory adjustments, leaving the recovery incomplete.
  • Consolidated profits declined also, due mainly to lower production capacity utilization rates caused by reduced orders, as well as an increase in labor expenses and other costs.
  • Nonetheless, the company continued proactive capital investment to allow production expansion as recovery occurs in the future.
  • Three Months Ended March 31,

24M and Its Licensing Partner Kyocera Honored by the Electrochemical Society of Japan as 2024 Technology Award Winner for Commercialization of the 24M SemiSolid™ Battery Cell

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

In addition to the practical application of the SemiSolid lithium-ion battery cell, Kyocera and 24M were also recognized for significant energy savings in the battery manufacturing process.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to the practical application of the SemiSolid lithium-ion battery cell, Kyocera and 24M were also recognized for significant energy savings in the battery manufacturing process.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320970988/en/
    24M and Kyocera are the recipients of the Electrochemical Society of Japan’s 2024 Technology Award (Tanahashi Award) for the practical application and commercialization of the 24M SemiSolid™ (clay-type) lithium-ion battery cell in the Enerezza™ energy storage system.
  • “We are honored to be recognized by the Electrochemical Society of Japan alongside our licensing partner Kyocera for our energy storage innovations,” said Naoki Ota, 24M President and CEO.
  • For more information on the Electrochemical Society of Japan and the Tanahashi Award, please visit: https://www.electrochem.jp/english/ .

Kyocera’s Smart Mobile Computing and Scanning Solution Combines Rugged 5G Smartphones, AsReader Scanners, and Seiko Printers to Optimize Productivity

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Kyocera today announced the launch of its latest offering to maximize business productivity using mobile technology: Smart Mobile Computing and Scanning.

Key Points: 
  • Kyocera today announced the launch of its latest offering to maximize business productivity using mobile technology: Smart Mobile Computing and Scanning.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319979629/en/
    New modular, affordable smart computing solution combines Kyocera rugged smartphones with AsReader handheld, long-range scanners and RFID readers and compact mobile printers from Seiko.
  • This new solution combines the advantages of handheld scanners/RFID readers and mobile printers with rugged 5G smartphones to optimize use cases in the field for numerous industries, especially in harsh environments.
  • The Smart Mobile Computing and Scanning Solution modular options include:
    Handheld Scanner for reading 1D/2D Barcodes, QR Codes, and OCR for quick reading of driver’s licenses and passports.

Kyocera Launches “5814 Series” 0.3mm Pitch Board-to-Board Connector

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Monday, March 18, 2024

This adds mounting complexity, especially in connectors that make board-to-board or board-to-FPC connections, which makes guiding structures increasingly necessary for damage prevention in the mating process.

Key Points: 
  • This adds mounting complexity, especially in connectors that make board-to-board or board-to-FPC connections, which makes guiding structures increasingly necessary for damage prevention in the mating process.
  • Kyocera has commercialized the “5814 Series” Board to Board connectors to meet these market needs with a space-saving design and a unique damage-prevention structure.
  • Compared to our conventional product (0.35 mm pitch), it requires 32% less surface area.
  • Apart from signal pins, two power supply pins at both ends can be energized to a DC 5A contact.

Kyocera Adds Wi-Fi Calling to DuraSport 5G for Priority Service Customers Offering First Responders Rugged Reliability

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Kyocera has added Wi-Fi calling connectivity for UScellular ’s Priority Services on DuraSport 5G , the company announced today.

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  • Kyocera has added Wi-Fi calling connectivity for UScellular ’s Priority Services on DuraSport 5G , the company announced today.
  • The rugged MIL-STD-810H 5G Android 13 device has supported Priority Services since its original launch and now adds Wi-Fi calling support to enhance rugged reliability for police, fire, and other first responders.
  • Priority Services ensures that first responders’ calls receive priority support on networks to save precious time in emergencies.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220798134/en/
    Wi-Fi calling added to Kyocera DuraSport 5G available with Uscellular.

Kyocera Announces Consolidated Financial Results for Third Quarter, Ended Dec. 31, 2023

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

These factors led to further weakness in Semiconductor- and Information & Communications- related markets, which comprise the company’s major revenue sources.

Key Points: 
  • These factors led to further weakness in Semiconductor- and Information & Communications- related markets, which comprise the company’s major revenue sources.
  • Compared to the year-ago period, sales revenue decreased by 2.2%, to JPY1,492,672 (USD10,512) million, due mainly to lower demand for key products in the Core Components and Electronic Components segments, which offset rising sales in the Solutions segment.
  • Profits decreased as well, due primarily to lower production equipment utilization rates caused by reduced orders, rising labor costs, and higher research and development investments to support future growth.
  • Three Months Ended December 31,

KYOCERA SLD Laser Demonstrates High-speed Underwater Wireless Optical Communication and Custom GaN Laser Capabilities

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc. (KSLD), a world leader in commercialization of laser light sources, has announced the demonstration of a high-speed, bidirectional link for Underwater Wireless Optical Communication (UWOC) and custom-chip gallium nitride (GaN) laser capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc. (KSLD), a world leader in commercialization of laser light sources, has announced the demonstration of a high-speed, bidirectional link for Underwater Wireless Optical Communication (UWOC) and custom-chip gallium nitride (GaN) laser capabilities.
  • KSLD is pioneering LiFi innovations and will demonstrate a high-speed, bidirectional link powered by its novel GaN based blue laser to enable UWOC.
  • KSLD will also demonstrate its novel custom-chip laser capabilities which are being introduced to the market for customers needing specialized GaN device-based products.
  • KYOCERA SLD Laser will host meetings in person at Photonics West 2024 in Booth 1667 and virtually by appointment.

KYOCERA SLD Laser Demonstrates Laser-based Automotive Headlight Modules and FiberLight Grille Assembly

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc. (KSLD), a world leader in commercialization of laser light sources, has announced the demonstration of Laser-based Automotive Headlight Modules and FiberLight Grille Assemblies.

Key Points: 
  • KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc. (KSLD), a world leader in commercialization of laser light sources, has announced the demonstration of Laser-based Automotive Headlight Modules and FiberLight Grille Assemblies.
  • The LaserLight Headlight Modules can be arranged in a set of 4 per headlight for example 2 modules for low beam and 2 modules for high beam.
  • The FiberLight Grille assembly offers ultra-bright white light in a thin emissive fiber only possible with laser light, enabling vehicle manufacturers to offer a strong brand signature of automobiles.
  • KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc. (KSLD) is a wholly owned subsidiary and group company of KYOCERA Corporation, commercializing a new generation of gallium nitride based laser light sources for automotive, mobility, specialty lighting, and consumer applications.

Kyocera Launches Unlocked DuraSport 5G with UScellular: Rugged Reliability to Help You Work Hard, Play Harder, in Time for Holidays

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Kyocera and UScellular launched the unlocked version of DuraSport 5G , a rugged MIL-STD-810H 5G Android 13 device in a sleek, slim form factor.

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  • Kyocera and UScellular launched the unlocked version of DuraSport 5G , a rugged MIL-STD-810H 5G Android 13 device in a sleek, slim form factor.
  • Engineered to withstand drops, dirt, water immersion and the elements, Kyocera DuraSport 5G can be washed and sanitized to eliminate grit and grime from outdoor adventures or busy day-to-day activities.
  • Engineered to withstand drops, dirt, water immersion and the elements, Kyocera DuraSport 5G can be washed and sanitized to eliminate grit and grime from outdoor adventures or busy day-to-day activities.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    DuraSport 5G’s durable, lightweight design (6.5 ounces/185 grams) is ideal for outdoor activities or the daily adventures of parenting.

Kyocera develops silicon nitride light source for high-performance FTIR spectrometry

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Kyocera Corporation, the world leader in Fine Ceramic technology, today introduced a Silicon Nitride (SN) light source for high-performance Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometers, developed using its SN heater and glow plug IP portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • Kyocera Corporation, the world leader in Fine Ceramic technology, today introduced a Silicon Nitride (SN) light source for high-performance Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometers, developed using its SN heater and glow plug IP portfolio.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114555196/en/
    Kyocera develops silicon nitride light source for high-performance FTIR spectrometry (Photo: Business Wire)
    Kyocera’s SN heaters have been regarded as the most robust and fastest-ramping heaters in the world, durable enough to serve as glow plugs for diesel engines and igniters for industrial boilers, residential gas furnaces and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs).
  • Applied to spectrometry, Kyocera’s SN technology offers a light source with exceptional emissivity, which enables more accurate material identification.
  • Silicon nitride is well known as a robust material, with a long history of success in igniter and glow-plug applications.