Kyocera Corporation develops and sells products based on fine ceramic technologies across Japan, China, the rest of Asia, Europe, the United States, and other international markets. It operates through three segments: Core Components, Electronic Components, and Solutions. The company was formerly known as Kyoto Ceramic Kabushiki Kaisha and changed its name to Kyocera Corporation in 1982. It was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.
Cross-Industry Alliances Form Around Physical AI, Government Backs with Over 380 Billion Yen
Movements to form corporate alliances across different industries are gathering pace, centered on physical AI, in which robots and automobiles move autonomously through artificial intelligence. Five companies including the herbal medicine maker Tsumura and the machinery trading firm Yamazen have recently opened a data collection center for physical AI in Narashino City, Chiba Prefecture, where up to 40 robots will repeatedly perform tasks to train robots capable of acting autonomously. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Fanuc, and Yaskawa Electric, Japan's three major robot makers, are partnering with Fujitsu and the American company Nvidia, while about 20 companies including Kyocera, Kobe Steel, and the software developer Alm are pooling data and expertise with the aim of automating the processing techniques of skilled engineers. Noetra, in which 44 companies including SoftBank and NEC participate, is independently developing an AI foundation model that will serve as the brain of physical AI, aiming for practical application in fiscal 2030, and the government has decided to provide more than 380 billion yen in support for the project this fiscal year.
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6954.JP · Technology · Positive Fanuc is one of Japan's three major robot makers partnering with Fujitsu and Nvidia on physical AI robotics development.
6506.JP · Technology · Positive Yaskawa Electric is one of Japan's three major robot makers partnering with Fujitsu and Nvidia on physical AI robotics.
7012.JP · Technology · Positive Kawasaki Heavy Industries is partnering with Fujitsu and Nvidia as one of the three major robot makers advancing physical AI.
NVDA · Technology · Positive Nvidia is named as a partner of Kawasaki, Fanuc and Yaskawa in the physical AI robot alliance.
6701.JP · Technology · Positive NEC is among the 44 companies in Noetra developing the physical AI foundation model, with government funding of over 380 billion yen.
6702.JP · Technology · Positive Fujitsu is partnering with the three major robot makers and Nvidia on physical AI development.
Kyocera to Launch KJ4A-EX600RC-HX Inkjet Printhead in November 2026
Kyocera Corporation announced it will begin sales in November 2026 of a new circulating inkjet printhead for label and packaging printing, the KJ4A-EX600RC-HX, which supports white ink, varnish ink and foil decoration. The printhead measures 200 by 42 by 68 millimeters, prints at speeds up to 100 meters per minute at 600 dots per inch, and has an effective print width of 108.33 millimeters. It offers a maximum drive frequency of 40 kilohertz, a maximum droplet volume of 21 picoliters and a minimum droplet volume of 7 picoliters, and supports UV ink with a viscosity range of 8 to 11 millipascal-seconds. Kyocera said its proprietary structure circulates ink near the nozzles for stable printing, and that the expanded viscosity range and 100 meter per minute speed deliver one of the highest productivity levels among its UV ink-compatible printheads as of September 2026. The printhead will be produced at Kyocera's Kirishima Plant in Kagoshima, Japan, and the company said it addresses rising demand for decorative effects such as vivid white-ink colors, glossy varnish finishes and metallic foil designs in the label and packaging market.
6971.JP · Technology · Positive Kyocera announced a new circulating inkjet printhead (KJ4A-EX600RC-HX) with expanded ink compatibility and high productivity for label/packaging printing.
Kyocera Launches KMH Series Thermal Printhead, Mass Production Set for October 2026
Kyocera Corporation announced the launch of its new KMH Series thermal printhead for mobile barcode label printers, with mass production scheduled for October 2026. The product, model number KMH-72-8PBS1-PFS, is designed for refrigerated and frozen environments and features enhanced pulse durability and high reliability. Kyocera said its proprietary design technology increases the durability of heating elements exposed to repeated electrical pulses, maintaining stable print quality under the high-energy conditions required for adequate print density in cold storage. The compact form factor allows more efficient use of limited space inside mobile printers, supporting lighter, more compact printer designs and greater flexibility in the placement of internal components such as batteries. The company cited growth in e-commerce, digital transformation in logistics, and stricter traceability requirements as drivers of demand for barcode label printing in logistics, retail, and healthcare. Kyocera, which reported consolidated sales revenue of 2.07 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2026, said it will continue to strengthen its thermal printhead solutions for the mobile printer market.
6971.JP · Technology · Positive Kyocera launched the new KMH Series thermal printhead with enhanced durability for cold-storage mobile barcode printers, mass production set for October 2026.
Kyocera Opens Semiconductor Component Plant in Nagasaki, Investing 68 Billion Yen
Kyocera opened a semiconductor component plant in Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture on the 1st. The investment amounts to 68 billion yen, as the company aims to expand its semiconductor components business. The new plant is equipped with state-of-the-art production facilities to meet growing demand.
6971.JP · Supply · Positive Kyocera opened a new semiconductor component plant with 68 billion yen investment to expand capacity and meet growing demand.
SPCG surges 12.56% as new investor group buys 57.46% majority stake
SPCG shares surged against the market to 11.20 baht, up 1.25 baht or 12.56%, after the board acknowledged a change in major shareholders. The buying group is led by Mr. Worasit Phokhaichaiyaphat, Chief Executive Officer of Munkong Housing Public Company Limited, or MK, together with JRT Green Energy Company Limited, Premia Global Limited, and Premia Global Thai Company Limited, which signed agreements to purchase 606,690,726 SPCG shares, representing 57.46%, from Ms. Wandee Khunchornyakong Juljarern and other shareholders. After the transaction, the buying group will hold shares as follows: JRT Green Energy Company Limited will hold 265,888,888 shares, or 25.18%; Premia Global Limited will hold 225,888,888 shares, or 21.40%; Mr. Worasit Phokhaichaiyaphat will hold 74,610,050 shares, or 7.07%; and Premia Global Thai Company Limited will hold 40,302,900 shares, or 3.82%. On the selling side, Ms. Wandee Khunchornyakong Juljarern holds 486,551,676 shares, or 46.08%, and Kyocera Corporation holds 63,500,000 shares, or 6.01%, and both will no longer hold shares after the transaction. Ms. Ratchaneewan Akarawikrai holds 65,659,600 shares, or 6.22%, and will be left with 29,073,000 shares, or 2.75%. A tender offer for all securities of the company will be made at 9.11 baht per share, and the buyers have no plan to delist the shares from the stock exchange. They also do not intend to significantly change the main business objectives within 12 months from the end of the tender offer period. In addition, the buyers will nominate six new directors and acknowledge the resignation of three existing directors, effective 20 August 2026, and will nominate Mr. Wutthichai Tankuranan as Senior Deputy Managing Director of Accounting and Finance, or CFO, effective 20 August 2026.
SPCG surges 6.53% after new investor group buys 57.46% majority stake
SPCG shares closed the morning session at 10.60 baht, up 0.65 baht or 6.53%, after the company announced a change in its major shareholder structure and an acquisition. A group led by Dr. Wandee Khunchornyakong Juljarern, together with Kyocera Corporation and other shareholders, sold a total of 606,690,726 shares, representing 57.46% of all shares, to a new investor group led by Mr. Worasit Phokhaichaiyaphat, together with JRT Green Energy Company Limited, Premia Global Limited, and Premia Global Thai Company Limited. The buyers plan to make a tender offer for all securities at 9.11 baht per share and confirmed they have no plan to delist SPCG from the stock exchange, while continuing to focus on the existing core business. Even though the share price on the board has risen above the tender offer price, this reflects that investors expect new developments and added value under the new investor group's management, rather than merely selling shares for profit at the tender price.
Kyocera raises full-year net profit forecast to 160 billion yen
Kyocera announced on the 30th that it has revised upward its consolidated net profit forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027, from the previous 141 billion yen to 160 billion yen, a 13.5 percent increase year-on-year. This exceeded the average net profit forecast of 137.8 billion yen from 16 analysts compiled by IBES. The company also reported first-quarter consolidated net profit for the April to June period of 60.5 billion yen, up 63.1 percent from a year earlier, as demand expanded ahead of schedule in AI and semiconductor-related markets, and the weaker yen also pushed results above expectations. Revenue grew in core components and electronic parts, driven by robust demand for semiconductor packages and capacitors for AI data centers. For the second quarter from July to September, Kyocera expressed concerns about the continued uncertain economic environment stemming from rising raw material prices and geopolitical risks.
Global Chemical Vapor Deposition Market Projected to Reach $69.19 Billion by 2030
The global chemical vapor deposition market is projected to grow from $42.33 billion in 2025 to $69.19 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate of 10.2%. The market is expected to reach $46.93 billion in 2026, driven by semiconductor manufacturing expansion, increased thin-film coating usage, and rising solar energy investments. Key trends include growing adoption of plasma-enhanced CVD systems and atomic layer deposition techniques, with Asia-Pacific leading the market and North America poised as the fastest-growing region. Major players such as CVD Equipment Corporation, Tokyo Electron Limited, and Veeco Instruments are advancing the market through innovations like Kyocera's new CVD coating materials and strategic acquisitions including Veeco's purchase of Epiluvac AB for $30 million.
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