Kyocera Corp (KYO) 47.10 $KYO
Kyocera Goes Pro with New DuraForce PRO, the First Rugged Smartphone with a Built-In Super Wide View HD Action Camera
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 10, 8:00AM CDT
Kyocera International Inc., the North American leader in rugged mobile solutions, today announced the new Kyocera DuraForce PRO -- the only rugged 4G LTE smartphone with a Super Wide View HD (1080p) Action Camera. The latest in Kyocera's leading portfolio of military-grade rugged, waterproof devices, DuraForce PRO offers an affordable, durable and dependable smartphone for both business users and consumers. Complementing the phone's 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera, the new Super Wide View Action Camera offers functionality once reserved for dedicated action-camera devices, including underwater operation mode, and the phone can be integrated with popular action-camera mounts. DuraForce PRO will launch nationwide in the coming months.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA Marks 10th Anniversary of "Green Curtains"
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 09, 7:07AM CDT
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) announced that it is planting Green Curtains at its factories and offices in Japan for the 10th consecutive year as part of its ongoing environmental protection and sustainability activities. The natural foliage of climbing plants creates "curtains" that cover building walls and windows, providing shade for the rooms inside and lowering the building temperature by up to 2 degrees Celsius*(1) (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) while helping reduce the use of energy-consuming air-conditioning systems.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA to Acquire 100% Ownership of Optical Component Manufacturer Melles Griot KK
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 01, 7:04AM CDT
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) announced that it will acquire all shares in Melles Griot KK -- a Japan-based manufacturer specializing in optical components which is currently a subsidiary of U.S.-based IDEX Corporation -- in order to further expand its optical components business. Melles Griot KK is expected to become a wholly owned Kyocera Group company effective on September 1, 2016.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA Announces Consolidated Financial Results for Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
BusinessWire - Thu Jul 28, 1:31AM CDT
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 (the three months ended June 30, 2016, or "Q1"
, as summarized below. Complete details are available at: http://global.kyocera.com/ir/financial/f_results.html
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
FotoNation(R) Partners With Kyocera to Develop Intelligent Automotive Camera Technology
BusinessWire - Tue May 17, 3:41PM CDT
FotoNation Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tessera Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSRA) and the leading provider of computational imaging and computer vision solutions for consumer and enterprise applications, has partnered with Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO) (TOKYO:6971) to develop advanced, intelligent, vision solutions for automotive applications. As part of the partnership and using FotoNation technology as a foundation, the two companies will jointly develop advanced computer vision solutions for the automotive market.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07), TSRA: 33.79 (+0.08)
Kyocera DuraForce
Brings Rugged to the T-Mobile Device Portfolio
BusinessWire - Wed May 04, 8:00AM CDT
--Customers Looking to Stay Connected in All Environments
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA Announces Consolidated Financial Results for Year Ended March 31, 2016
BusinessWire - Wed Apr 27, 1:22AM CDT
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, as summarized below. Complete details are available at: http://global.kyocera.com/ir/financial/f_results.html
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
Kyocera Receives 16th Consecutive Recycling Award from City of San Diego
BusinessWire - Thu Apr 21, 12:52PM CDT
Kyocera Communications, Inc. today received the "2016 Recycler of the Year" award from the City of San Diego's Environmental Services Department (ESD) for its outstanding recycling and waste reduction efforts. This is the ninth time Kyocera has been named Recycler of the Year and the 16th consecutive year the company has received a recycling award from the City of San Diego. Kyocera has earned a total of 24 environmental awards from the City--more than any other San Diego company.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
Earth Day Related News Releases and Story Ideas for Reporters, Bloggers and Media Outlets
BusinessWire - Thu Apr 21, 8:08AM CDT
Following are the latest Earth Day news releases and story ideas for reporters, bloggers and media outlets.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07), PCG: 62.35 (+0.54), TRUE: 9.67 (-0.16), AWK: 74.80 (+1.44), TWC: 209.56 (-0.44)
Kyocera Demonstrates First Ruggedized Android Smartphone Solutions for AT&T Fleet Complete
BusinessWire - Tue Apr 19, 8:00AM CDT
In collaboration with AT&T and Fleet Complete, Kyocera Communications Inc. today unveiled the first ruggedized Android(R) devices to support AT&T Fleet Complete(R), a family of GPS-based tracking and management solutions for the transportation industry that collect and send vital information between operations staff, mobile workers, and fleet vehicles. The live demonstrations in Fleet Complete's booth (#1321) at the NAFA 2016 Expo in Austin, Texas, feature Kyocera's DuraForce and DuraForce smartphones running AT&T Fleet Complete(R), including its integration with AT&T Enhanced Push-to-Talk.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA Recognized as "Top Performer" in 2016 PV Solar Module Reliability Scorecard
BusinessWire - Tue Apr 19, 7:05AM CDT
Kyocera has been recognized as a "top performer" across all test categories for its solar modules by DNV GL (formerly PV Evolution Labs), an international provider of independent expert advisory and certification services, in its 2016 PV Module Reliability Scorecard released this month in collaboration with GTM Research.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
Businesses & Consumers Learn to Become More Eco-Friendly at 2016 Kyocera Earth Expo
BusinessWire - Mon Apr 18, 10:05AM CDT
Kyocera International, Inc.:
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA to Break Ground on Third Kyoto Ayabe Manufacturing Facility
BusinessWire - Mon Apr 18, 7:07AM CDT
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) today announced that it will begin construction this week on a third manufacturing facility at its Kyoto Ayabe complex in Ayabe City, Kyoto Pref., Japan. The new facility will produce miniaturized, low-profile organic packages to house microelectronic devices used inside smartphones, tablet PCs and related mobile communications equipment.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
Kyocera Launches Waterproof Hydro REACH Smartphone, Available Now from Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA
BusinessWire - Fri Apr 15, 12:35PM CDT
Kyocera Communications Inc. today announced that its newest waterproof 4G LTE Android smartphone, the Hydro REACH, is now available from Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA nationwide. Building on the legacy of success of Kyocera's Hydro Series, the Hydro REACH sports a large 5-inch display and with a textured back cover and rounded edges for a comfortable feel in the hand. The phone goes on sale today for just $99.99.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan, CurrencyShares Japanese Yen ETF, Deutsche X-trackers JPN JPX-Nikkei400, Canon and Kyocera
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 06, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan, CurrencyShares Japanese Yen ETF, Deutsche X-trackers JPN JPX-Nikkei400, Canon and Kyocera
CAJ: 28.89 (+0.16), EWV: 41.51 (-0.62), KYO: 47.10 (-0.07), FXY: 92.86 (-0.75), JPN: 24.15 (+0.13)
KYOCERA to Acquire 100% Ownership of U.S.-Based Solid Tool Manufacturer
BusinessWire - Wed Mar 30, 7:07AM CDT
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO) (TOKYO:6971) today announced that it has completed a share purchase agreement regarding the U.S.-based solid tool manufacturing and sales company, SGS Tool Company (President: Thomas Haag) and its group companies (herein "SGS Tool" . Effective May 2, Kyocera will acquire 100% ownership of SGS Tool, and will rename the company as KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools, Inc. By incorporating SGS Tool, Kyocera plans to increase sales of cutting tool business in North America by 2.5 times by fiscal year ending March 31, 2019.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA Solar Selected to Power First Utility-Scale Rooftop Installation in Holyoke, MA
BusinessWire - Tue Feb 09, 7:05AM CST
Kyocera Solar, Inc. announced today that it joined forces with Healthy Planet Partners, LLC (HPP), a clean energy solutions fund that finances, implements and maintains energy efficiency projects that optimize performance in commercial buildings, for the first utility-scale rooftop solar installation in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Completed in late 2015, the 997kW system was part of a Power Purchase Agreement between Holyoke Gas & Electric (HG&E) and HPP, and the building owners, Ricar, LLC, which allows the utility to buy the electricity generated by the installation from HPP.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA Announces Consolidated Financial Results for Nine Months Ended Dec. 31, 2015
BusinessWire - Fri Jan 29, 12:47AM CST
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) today announced its third-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016. The results are summarized below, both as an aggregation of Kyocera's first three fiscal quarters (the "period," i.e., nine months ended Dec. 31, 2015), and as the third quarter alone (the "quarter," i.e., three months ended Dec. 31, 2015). Complete details are available at: http://global.kyocera.com/ir/financial/f_results.html
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
Medical Ceramics Market 2016 by Material, by Application and by Region - Global Forecast to 2020
M2 - Wed Jan 27, 7:55AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/l73pr4/medical_ceramics) has announced the addition of the "Medical Ceramics Market by Material, by Application and by Region - Global Forecast to 2020" report to their offering. The growing implantable devices and the healthcare industry in emerging countries are driving the market for medical ceramics The market size for medical ceramics is projected to reach USD 16.3 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 6.4% between 2015 and 2020. Increasing demand from the implantable devices for surgical methods is the major driver for the medical ceramics market. The global healthcare industry is expected to rise with the growing demand from various applications such as surgical implants and orthopedic surgeries. With some major economies, such as the U.S., India, China, Germany, Italy, and France, the market is expected to grow further. Dental and orthopedic implants are the major applications of medical ceramics due to increase in the demand from countries like China, India, Indonesia, and Brazil. Moreover, medical ceramics are also used in therapeutic treatment of cancer and related diseases and in dialysis due to their high bio-compatibility. Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market for medical ceramics. Dental Implants, the largest application for medical ceramics Dental implants are the largest application of medical ceramics worldwide. Alumina, titanium, and zirconia are the major materials used for this application. As ceramics are characterized with high mechanical strength, excellent biocompatibility, tribological properties, and dimensional stability, these are ideal materials preferred for dental implants application. The use of medical ceramics is growing significantly with the development of more advanced and specialized ceramics, as they are much more compatible and versatile than initially used bio-metals. Furthermore, the dental implants application is expected to boost further with the increasing awareness of dental care & oral hygiene, from developed to developing economies. The growth of the dental implants market is attributed to the rising urban population and increasing consumer incomes all across the globe. Asia-Pacific: the fastest-growing market for medical ceramics Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region for the medical ceramics market, during the projected period. The high growth is due to the rising end-use applications such as dental implants, orthopedic implants, surgical & diagnostic instruments, implantable electronic devices, and others. The rapidly growing demand in end-use applications, competitive manufacturing costs, and high economic growth rate are the favorable forces for growth of medical ceramics market in this region. China and India are among the fastest-growing economies in the world. The factors driving the growth of the market in Asia-Pacific include Japan's growing medical industry, rising cosmetic & plastic surgeries in India, growing number of cardiovascular diseases, rate of increasing aging population in China than in other countries in Asia-Pacific, rising cases of hip & knee replacement procedures in Indonesia, and increasing research activities in Malaysia. The report also includes company profiles and competitive strategies adopted by the major market players such as CoorsTek Inc. (U.S.), CeramTec GmbH (Germany), Kyocera Corporation (Japan), and Morgan Advanced Materials (U.K.). Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Medical Ceramics Market, By Material 8 Medical Ceramics Market, By Application 9 Medical Ceramics Market, By Region 10 Competitive Landscape 11 Company Profiles - Ceramtec Gmbh - Coorstek Inc. - Depuy Synthes - H.C. Starck Gmbh - Kyocera Corporation - Morgan Advanced Materials Plc - Ngk Spark Plug Co., Ltd. - Rauschert Gmbh - Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/l7...l_ceramics
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA TCL Solar Begins Construction on 13.7MW Floating Solar Power Plant
BusinessWire - Thu Jan 21, 7:07AM CST
In a joint venture, Kyocera Corporation (herein "Kyocera," and Century Tokyo Leasing Corporation (herein "Century Tokyo Leasing" announced today that Kyocera TCL Solar LLC (herein "Kyocera TCL Solar" has started construction of the world's largest*1 13.7 megawatt (MW) floating solar power plant on the Yamakura Dam reservoir, managed by the Public Enterprises Agency of Chiba Prefecture in Japan for industrial water services.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
Kyocera Goes Pro with New DuraForce PRO, the First Rugged Smartphone with a Built-In Super Wide View HD Action Camera
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 10, 8:00AM CDT
Kyocera International Inc., the North American leader in rugged mobile solutions, today announced the new Kyocera DuraForce PRO -- the only rugged 4G LTE smartphone with a Super Wide View HD (1080p) Action Camera. The latest in Kyocera's leading portfolio of military-grade rugged, waterproof devices, DuraForce PRO offers an affordable, durable and dependable smartphone for both business users and consumers. Complementing the phone's 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera, the new Super Wide View Action Camera offers functionality once reserved for dedicated action-camera devices, including underwater operation mode, and the phone can be integrated with popular action-camera mounts. DuraForce PRO will launch nationwide in the coming months.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA Marks 10th Anniversary of "Green Curtains"
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 09, 7:07AM CDT
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) announced that it is planting Green Curtains at its factories and offices in Japan for the 10th consecutive year as part of its ongoing environmental protection and sustainability activities. The natural foliage of climbing plants creates "curtains" that cover building walls and windows, providing shade for the rooms inside and lowering the building temperature by up to 2 degrees Celsius*(1) (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) while helping reduce the use of energy-consuming air-conditioning systems.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA to Acquire 100% Ownership of Optical Component Manufacturer Melles Griot KK
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 01, 7:04AM CDT
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) announced that it will acquire all shares in Melles Griot KK -- a Japan-based manufacturer specializing in optical components which is currently a subsidiary of U.S.-based IDEX Corporation -- in order to further expand its optical components business. Melles Griot KK is expected to become a wholly owned Kyocera Group company effective on September 1, 2016.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA Announces Consolidated Financial Results for Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
BusinessWire - Thu Jul 28, 1:31AM CDT
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 (the three months ended June 30, 2016, or "Q1"
, as summarized below. Complete details are available at: http://global.kyocera.com/ir/financial/f_results.html KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
FotoNation(R) Partners With Kyocera to Develop Intelligent Automotive Camera Technology
BusinessWire - Tue May 17, 3:41PM CDT
FotoNation Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tessera Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSRA) and the leading provider of computational imaging and computer vision solutions for consumer and enterprise applications, has partnered with Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO) (TOKYO:6971) to develop advanced, intelligent, vision solutions for automotive applications. As part of the partnership and using FotoNation technology as a foundation, the two companies will jointly develop advanced computer vision solutions for the automotive market.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07), TSRA: 33.79 (+0.08)
Kyocera DuraForce
Brings Rugged to the T-Mobile Device Portfolio BusinessWire - Wed May 04, 8:00AM CDT
--Customers Looking to Stay Connected in All Environments
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA Announces Consolidated Financial Results for Year Ended March 31, 2016
BusinessWire - Wed Apr 27, 1:22AM CDT
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, as summarized below. Complete details are available at: http://global.kyocera.com/ir/financial/f_results.html
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
Kyocera Receives 16th Consecutive Recycling Award from City of San Diego
BusinessWire - Thu Apr 21, 12:52PM CDT
Kyocera Communications, Inc. today received the "2016 Recycler of the Year" award from the City of San Diego's Environmental Services Department (ESD) for its outstanding recycling and waste reduction efforts. This is the ninth time Kyocera has been named Recycler of the Year and the 16th consecutive year the company has received a recycling award from the City of San Diego. Kyocera has earned a total of 24 environmental awards from the City--more than any other San Diego company.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
Earth Day Related News Releases and Story Ideas for Reporters, Bloggers and Media Outlets
BusinessWire - Thu Apr 21, 8:08AM CDT
Following are the latest Earth Day news releases and story ideas for reporters, bloggers and media outlets.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07), PCG: 62.35 (+0.54), TRUE: 9.67 (-0.16), AWK: 74.80 (+1.44), TWC: 209.56 (-0.44)
Kyocera Demonstrates First Ruggedized Android Smartphone Solutions for AT&T Fleet Complete
BusinessWire - Tue Apr 19, 8:00AM CDT
In collaboration with AT&T and Fleet Complete, Kyocera Communications Inc. today unveiled the first ruggedized Android(R) devices to support AT&T Fleet Complete(R), a family of GPS-based tracking and management solutions for the transportation industry that collect and send vital information between operations staff, mobile workers, and fleet vehicles. The live demonstrations in Fleet Complete's booth (#1321) at the NAFA 2016 Expo in Austin, Texas, feature Kyocera's DuraForce and DuraForce
smartphones running AT&T Fleet Complete(R), including its integration with AT&T Enhanced Push-to-Talk. KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA Recognized as "Top Performer" in 2016 PV Solar Module Reliability Scorecard
BusinessWire - Tue Apr 19, 7:05AM CDT
Kyocera has been recognized as a "top performer" across all test categories for its solar modules by DNV GL (formerly PV Evolution Labs), an international provider of independent expert advisory and certification services, in its 2016 PV Module Reliability Scorecard released this month in collaboration with GTM Research.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
Businesses & Consumers Learn to Become More Eco-Friendly at 2016 Kyocera Earth Expo
BusinessWire - Mon Apr 18, 10:05AM CDT
Kyocera International, Inc.:
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA to Break Ground on Third Kyoto Ayabe Manufacturing Facility
BusinessWire - Mon Apr 18, 7:07AM CDT
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) today announced that it will begin construction this week on a third manufacturing facility at its Kyoto Ayabe complex in Ayabe City, Kyoto Pref., Japan. The new facility will produce miniaturized, low-profile organic packages to house microelectronic devices used inside smartphones, tablet PCs and related mobile communications equipment.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
Kyocera Launches Waterproof Hydro REACH Smartphone, Available Now from Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA
BusinessWire - Fri Apr 15, 12:35PM CDT
Kyocera Communications Inc. today announced that its newest waterproof 4G LTE Android smartphone, the Hydro REACH, is now available from Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA nationwide. Building on the legacy of success of Kyocera's Hydro Series, the Hydro REACH sports a large 5-inch display and with a textured back cover and rounded edges for a comfortable feel in the hand. The phone goes on sale today for just $99.99.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan, CurrencyShares Japanese Yen ETF, Deutsche X-trackers JPN JPX-Nikkei400, Canon and Kyocera
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 06, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan, CurrencyShares Japanese Yen ETF, Deutsche X-trackers JPN JPX-Nikkei400, Canon and Kyocera
CAJ: 28.89 (+0.16), EWV: 41.51 (-0.62), KYO: 47.10 (-0.07), FXY: 92.86 (-0.75), JPN: 24.15 (+0.13)
KYOCERA to Acquire 100% Ownership of U.S.-Based Solid Tool Manufacturer
BusinessWire - Wed Mar 30, 7:07AM CDT
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO) (TOKYO:6971) today announced that it has completed a share purchase agreement regarding the U.S.-based solid tool manufacturing and sales company, SGS Tool Company (President: Thomas Haag) and its group companies (herein "SGS Tool"
. Effective May 2, Kyocera will acquire 100% ownership of SGS Tool, and will rename the company as KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools, Inc. By incorporating SGS Tool, Kyocera plans to increase sales of cutting tool business in North America by 2.5 times by fiscal year ending March 31, 2019. KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA Solar Selected to Power First Utility-Scale Rooftop Installation in Holyoke, MA
BusinessWire - Tue Feb 09, 7:05AM CST
Kyocera Solar, Inc. announced today that it joined forces with Healthy Planet Partners, LLC (HPP), a clean energy solutions fund that finances, implements and maintains energy efficiency projects that optimize performance in commercial buildings, for the first utility-scale rooftop solar installation in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Completed in late 2015, the 997kW system was part of a Power Purchase Agreement between Holyoke Gas & Electric (HG&E) and HPP, and the building owners, Ricar, LLC, which allows the utility to buy the electricity generated by the installation from HPP.
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA Announces Consolidated Financial Results for Nine Months Ended Dec. 31, 2015
BusinessWire - Fri Jan 29, 12:47AM CST
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) today announced its third-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016. The results are summarized below, both as an aggregation of Kyocera's first three fiscal quarters (the "period," i.e., nine months ended Dec. 31, 2015), and as the third quarter alone (the "quarter," i.e., three months ended Dec. 31, 2015). Complete details are available at: http://global.kyocera.com/ir/financial/f_results.html
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
Medical Ceramics Market 2016 by Material, by Application and by Region - Global Forecast to 2020
M2 - Wed Jan 27, 7:55AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/l73pr4/medical_ceramics) has announced the addition of the "Medical Ceramics Market by Material, by Application and by Region - Global Forecast to 2020" report to their offering. The growing implantable devices and the healthcare industry in emerging countries are driving the market for medical ceramics The market size for medical ceramics is projected to reach USD 16.3 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 6.4% between 2015 and 2020. Increasing demand from the implantable devices for surgical methods is the major driver for the medical ceramics market. The global healthcare industry is expected to rise with the growing demand from various applications such as surgical implants and orthopedic surgeries. With some major economies, such as the U.S., India, China, Germany, Italy, and France, the market is expected to grow further. Dental and orthopedic implants are the major applications of medical ceramics due to increase in the demand from countries like China, India, Indonesia, and Brazil. Moreover, medical ceramics are also used in therapeutic treatment of cancer and related diseases and in dialysis due to their high bio-compatibility. Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market for medical ceramics. Dental Implants, the largest application for medical ceramics Dental implants are the largest application of medical ceramics worldwide. Alumina, titanium, and zirconia are the major materials used for this application. As ceramics are characterized with high mechanical strength, excellent biocompatibility, tribological properties, and dimensional stability, these are ideal materials preferred for dental implants application. The use of medical ceramics is growing significantly with the development of more advanced and specialized ceramics, as they are much more compatible and versatile than initially used bio-metals. Furthermore, the dental implants application is expected to boost further with the increasing awareness of dental care & oral hygiene, from developed to developing economies. The growth of the dental implants market is attributed to the rising urban population and increasing consumer incomes all across the globe. Asia-Pacific: the fastest-growing market for medical ceramics Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region for the medical ceramics market, during the projected period. The high growth is due to the rising end-use applications such as dental implants, orthopedic implants, surgical & diagnostic instruments, implantable electronic devices, and others. The rapidly growing demand in end-use applications, competitive manufacturing costs, and high economic growth rate are the favorable forces for growth of medical ceramics market in this region. China and India are among the fastest-growing economies in the world. The factors driving the growth of the market in Asia-Pacific include Japan's growing medical industry, rising cosmetic & plastic surgeries in India, growing number of cardiovascular diseases, rate of increasing aging population in China than in other countries in Asia-Pacific, rising cases of hip & knee replacement procedures in Indonesia, and increasing research activities in Malaysia. The report also includes company profiles and competitive strategies adopted by the major market players such as CoorsTek Inc. (U.S.), CeramTec GmbH (Germany), Kyocera Corporation (Japan), and Morgan Advanced Materials (U.K.). Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Medical Ceramics Market, By Material 8 Medical Ceramics Market, By Application 9 Medical Ceramics Market, By Region 10 Competitive Landscape 11 Company Profiles - Ceramtec Gmbh - Coorstek Inc. - Depuy Synthes - H.C. Starck Gmbh - Kyocera Corporation - Morgan Advanced Materials Plc - Ngk Spark Plug Co., Ltd. - Rauschert Gmbh - Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/l7...l_ceramics
KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
KYOCERA TCL Solar Begins Construction on 13.7MW Floating Solar Power Plant
BusinessWire - Thu Jan 21, 7:07AM CST
In a joint venture, Kyocera Corporation (herein "Kyocera,"
and Century Tokyo Leasing Corporation (herein "Century Tokyo Leasing" announced today that Kyocera TCL Solar LLC (herein "Kyocera TCL Solar" has started construction of the world's largest*1 13.7 megawatt (MW) floating solar power plant on the Yamakura Dam reservoir, managed by the Public Enterprises Agency of Chiba Prefecture in Japan for industrial water services. KYO: 47.10 (-0.07)
