Thursday, 26 April 2012
Kyocera develops world's fastest 1200×1200dpi Inkjet Printhead
Kyocera today announced that it has successfully developed the KJ4B-Z Series 1200×1200dpi high-resolution inkjet printhead for water-based ink, achieving the world’s fastest*1 print speed of 80 meters per minute for an inkjet printhead — a key component in commercial inkjet printers.
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Wednesday, 11 April 2012
KYOCERA, IHI, MIZUHO Corporate Bank Reach Basic Agreement to Build & Operate 70MW Solar Power Plant in Japan
Kyocera (headquarters: Kyoto; president: Tetsuo Kuba; herein “Kyocera”), IHI (headquarters: Tokyo; president: Tamotsu Saito; herein “IHI”) and Mizuho Corporate Bank (head office: Tokyo; president & CEO: Yasuhiro Sato; herein “Mizuho CB”) today announced that the three companies have reached a basic agreement to construct a 70-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in southern Japan and to further explore a business model for utility-scale solar power generation. The “mega-solar plant” is being built to help solve Japan’s power supply issues caused by the effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake, and to make a contribution to environmental protection, including the reduction of CO2 emissions.
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Saturday, 31 March 2012
Kyocera to Launch System for PV Power Generation, Storage
Kyocera Corp will begin to accept orders for a system that consists of a photovoltaic (PV) power generation system, stationary power storage system and "home energy management system (HEMS)" April 1, 2012.
When the capacity of the PV power generation system is 4.03kW, the manufacturer's suggested retail price of the new system is ¥4,926,000 (approx US$59,854). The shipment of the system is scheduled to begin in mid-July 2012. Kyocera aims to sell 10,000 sets in the first year.
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Tuesday, 27 March 2012
World's Fastest Inkjet Printhead from Kyocera ejects approximately 100 million drops per second
Kyocera today announced that it will start mass production in April 2012 of two new inkjet printhead products — the KJ4B-Y for water-based ink and the KJ4A-B for UV-curable ink — both offering the world's fastest print speeds*1. New additions to Kyocera's KJ series, the printheads are key components for commercial inkjet printers. The company will initially produce 1,000 units per month (total for both types combined) and will gradually increase production volume.
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Sunday, 25 March 2012
Kyocera New Ceramic Frying Pan
Kyocera’s new ceramic frying pan can be used on on gas, electric and induction cook tops.
It is also durable against defects and peeling.
Comes in two sizes—20 cms and 26 cms.
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Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Kyocera, Osaka Gas, Aisin, Chofu and Toyota Announce the Commercialization of ENE-FARM Type S
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (President: Hiroshi Ozaki; herein “Osaka Gas”), Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. (President: Fumio Fujimori; herein “Aisin”), Kyocera Corporation (President: Tetsuo Kuba; herein “Kyocera”), Chofu Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (President: Yasuo Kawakami; herein “Chofu”) and Toyota Motor Corporation (President: Akio Toyoda; herein “Toyota”) announced that they have completed co-development of a residential-use solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) co-generation system (herein “SOFC system”)*1.
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Monday, 12 March 2012
KYOCERA Synthetic Opal Used for CASIO Popular Women Wristwatch
Kyocera Corporation (President: Tetsuo Kuba; herein "Kyocera") today announced that the company's uniquely developed synthetic opal material — called "Kyoto Opal" in the Japanese market — has been utilized for the new SHW-1503D model of Casio Computer Co., Ltd.'s (herein "Casio") SHEEN lineup of women's watches. The new product will go on sale by Casio from April 6 in Japan, and then will be marketed in China and Korea.
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Monday, 12 March 2012
Kyocera Provides PV Batteries for UK 1st Zero-carbon Church
Kyocera Corp provided its photovoltaic (PV) battery modules for a project to renovate St. Michael and All Angels Church in Withington, the UK.
For the project, biomass power generation (38kW) using wood pellets and PV power generation (3.12kW) were used. Kyocera provided the modules for the PV power generation.
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Tuesday, 07 February 2012
KYOCERA Introduces New KC-91 Protective Overcoat for Thermal Printheads Used in Digital Photo Printing
Kyocera Corporation (President: Tetsuo Kuba) today announced the KC-91, a new protective overcoat that can be applied to Kyocera's thin-film thermal printheads commonly used in dye-sublimation printing applications such as the self-service digital photo printing machines increasingly found in public locations. Kyocera thermal printheads (up to a maximum A4-size) featuring the KC-91 protective overcoat will be sold starting Tuesday, February 7, 2012.
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Friday, 03 February 2012
Kyocera DuraPlus Sprint ultra-rugged phone
Kyocera Communications Inc. and Sprint today announced the upcoming availability of Kyocera DuraPlus, an ultra-rugged device with military-grade durability, a long-lasting battery and a powerful built-in flashlight.
As the newest Sprint® Direct Connect® device, Kyocera DuraPlus offers a candy-bar form factor with a flat, stable bottom, ideal for convenient accessibility in vehicle mounts and freestanding operation. Kyocera DuraPlus will be available in the first half of the year. Pricing and exact availability will be announced closer to launch.
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