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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Kyocera Launches New Air-cooled UV LED Light Source "G7A Series"
G7A Series offers revolutionary curing performance and compact size. KYOTO, Japan, May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kyocera Corporation (President: Hideo Tanimoto, "Kyocera")(TOKYO:6971) has developed a new air-cooled, UV LED light source that ranks among the smallest in its class*1 while providing revolutionary curing performance for applications such as ink, resin curing and adhesion. The G7A Series will be available in June 2025. Main Features - Achieves the highest irradiance in its class*2 - Contributes to space saving with market-leading miniaturization - Customizable irradiation width to suit a wide variety of printed materials - Stable operation enabled by monitoring functions for irradiation status *1: Among air-cooled UV LED with a total irradiation of 300 mJ/cm² or more; Kyocera research, March 2025. *2: Among air-cooled UV LED light sources for UV curing applications; Kyocera research, March 2025. Development Background In recent years, UV curing light sources have faced important challenges, including reducing CO2 emissions by decreasing power consumption, lowering ozone emissions, and complying with mercury regulations. Additionally, there is a growing demand for space saving solutions in today's manufacturing, which has led to a need for more compact light sources with higher curing performance. Kyocera's UV LED light sources not only have a low environmental impact, but also adopt an air-cooled system that does not require cooling water, even with high output. As a result, additional equipment such as a water-cooling system is unnecessary, enabling a more compact installation. Through this, our product contributes to greater efficiency and reduced environmental impact for various devices used in manufacturing sites, such as printing, adhesion, and liquid gasket. Features - 1. Achieves the highest irradiance in its class*2 By utilizing Kyocera's proprietary ceramic substrate with heat-dissipation as well as a module heat dissipation design that includes a heat sink, we have maximized energy efficiency while achieving an irradiance of 20W/cm² (at 0 mm irradiance distance), the highest among air-cooled UV LED light sources in this class. Additionally, by achieving a total dose of 400 mJ/cm² at 50 m/min, which is an important indicator of curing performance, we have achieved high-speed curing performance comparable to water-cooled UV LED light sources, all within a compact design. - 2. Contributes to space saving with market-leading miniaturization Compared to the conventional high-output G5H Series, the G7A Series has a footprint 62% smaller and a height 10% lower, placing it among the world's most compact (120 x 52 x 151mm) UV LED light sources with the same optical performance. The G7A offers a 30mm irradiation window, contributing to space savings while preserving high curing performance. - 3. Customizable irradiation width to suit a wide variety of printed materials The G7A has a scalable structure in 120mm increments, allowing the irradiation width to be adjusted from a minimum of 120mm to a maximum of 2,400mm, by connecting multiple light source units. This enables flexible customization of the irradiation width to suit a wide variety of printed materials. Further, the system can connect to external devices via serial communication, permitting fine adjustments to the LED irradiation width in increments of approximately 30mm. - 4. Stable operation enabled by monitoring functions for irradiation status The G7A Series features monitoring functions via serial communication, allowing for LED temperature, LED current, fan operation time, and accumulated LED lighting hours. It can detect lighting and system errors, and provides notifications for filter replacement and LED lifespan, ensuring stable system operation. Through the G7A Series, Kyocera will contribute to space saving in a wide range of industrial printing and curing applications, while contributing to a sustainable global environment. Product Specifications Product Name G7A Series Air-cooled, UV-LED Light Source LED Wavelength 365nm*3 385nm 395nm PeakIrradiance Working Distance 0mm 13W/cm2 20W/cm2 Working Distance 10mm 9W/cm2 12W/cm2 Dose (at 50 m/min) 300mJ/cm2 400mJ/cm2 Irradiation width 120 mm (units can be combined to reach 2,400 mm) Dimensions (W x D x H) W120 x D52 x H151 mm Irradiation window size (D) 30 mm Weight 1.0kg Production site Shiga Higashiomi Plant *3: LED with a wavelength of 365 nm is scheduled to be available around July 2025. To inquire about Kyocera's UV LED light source technologies, please visitUV LED Light Sources | inquiries, please contact:KYOCERA | Contact | UV LED Light Sources View source version on Contacts Kyocera CorporationCorporate Communications DivisionHead Office 6 Takeda Tobadono-cho,Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan 612-8501TEL: +81-(0)75-604-3416FAX: +81-(0)75-604-3516https://
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Kyocera Launches New Air-cooled UV LED Light Source 'G7A Series'
KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kyocera Corporation (President: Hideo Tanimoto, "Kyocera")(TOKYO:6971) has developed a new air-cooled, UV LED light source that ranks among the smallest in its class *1 while providing revolutionary curing performance for applications such as ink, resin curing and adhesion. The G7A Series will be available in June 2025. *1: Among air-cooled UV LED with a total irradiation of 300 mJ/cm² or more; Kyocera research, March 2025. *2: Among air-cooled UV LED light sources for UV curing applications; Kyocera research, March 2025. Expand Development Background In recent years, UV curing light sources have faced important challenges, including reducing CO2 emissions by decreasing power consumption, lowering ozone emissions, and complying with mercury regulations. Additionally, there is a growing demand for space saving solutions in today's manufacturing, which has led to a need for more compact light sources with higher curing performance. Kyocera's UV LED light sources not only have a low environmental impact, but also adopt an air-cooled system that does not require cooling water, even with high output. As a result, additional equipment such as a water-cooling system is unnecessary, enabling a more compact installation. Through this, our product contributes to greater efficiency and reduced environmental impact for various devices used in manufacturing sites, such as printing, adhesion, and liquid gasket. Features - 1. Achieves the highest irradiance in its class *2 By utilizing Kyocera's proprietary ceramic substrate with heat-dissipation as well as a module heat dissipation design that includes a heat sink, we have maximized energy efficiency while achieving an irradiance of 20W/cm² (at 0 mm irradiance distance), the highest among air-cooled UV LED light sources in this class. Additionally, by achieving a total dose of 400 mJ/cm² at 50 m/min, which is an important indicator of curing performance, we have achieved high-speed curing performance comparable to water-cooled UV LED light sources, all within a compact design. - 2. Contributes to space saving with market-leading miniaturization Compared to the conventional high-output G5H Series, the G7A Series has a footprint 62% smaller and a height 10% lower, placing it among the world's most compact (120 x 52 x 151mm) UV LED light sources with the same optical performance. The G7A offers a 30mm irradiation window, contributing to space savings while preserving high curing performance. - 3. Customizable irradiation width to suit a wide variety of printed materials The G7A has a scalable structure in 120mm increments, allowing the irradiation width to be adjusted from a minimum of 120mm to a maximum of 2,400mm, by connecting multiple light source units. This enables flexible customization of the irradiation width to suit a wide variety of printed materials. Further, the system can connect to external devices via serial communication, permitting fine adjustments to the LED irradiation width in increments of approximately 30mm. - 4. Stable operation enabled by monitoring functions for irradiation status The G7A Series features monitoring functions via serial communication, allowing for LED temperature, LED current, fan operation time, and accumulated LED lighting hours. It can detect lighting and system errors, and provides notifications for filter replacement and LED lifespan, ensuring stable system operation. Through the G7A Series, Kyocera will contribute to space saving in a wide range of industrial printing and curing applications, while contributing to a sustainable global environment. To inquire about Kyocera's UV LED light source technologies, please visit UV LED Light Sources | KYOCERA. For inquiries, please contact: KYOCERA | Contact | UV LED Light Sources
Japan Today
22-05-2025
- Business
- Japan Today
Sustainable Japanese knives
Japanese knives have a reputation for quality craftsmanship and precision. Whether used by professional chefs or home cooks, these knives are prized for their razor-sharp edges and long-lasting performance. Many are made using traditional techniques inspired by samurai sword-making, which gives them incredible sharpness and durability. The result is a knife that glides through food with ease, offering better control and cleaner cuts. Invest in a sustainable line of Japanese knives by Kyocera. The brand's latest lineup features plant-based bio-resin handles made from sugarcane, offering excellent grip and durability. The packaging has also been revamped with FSC-certified paper and biomass ink, eliminating plastic. Alongside the eco-friendly update, two new knife types have joined the lineup. First is the nakiri knife (15 cm), a rectangular blade ideal for slicing vegetables with speed and precision. Unlike heavier metal versions, Kyocera's ceramic blade is super lightweight, making it perfect for effortless chopping. Second is the bread knife (18 cm), previously only available in a special anniversary set. Both knives come in black or white and are priced at ¥12,100 for the Nakiri and ¥11,550 for the bread knife. Source: Kyodo News PRWire © Japan Today
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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Oasis Announces a Second Campaign -- A Decade After the First -- to Create A Better Kyocera
*Over the last ten years, Kyocera has underperformed its peers with its stock price lagging, profitability deteriorating, and ROE declining *Kyocera's diversification strategy has resulted in its failure to maximize on its core competencies, missing substantial opportunities in high growth markets *The Company continues to operate loss-making businesses and invest heavily in technologies that have little chance of achieving a material return on investment *Kyocera has recently announced restructuring plans to head off risks of low approval at the upcoming AGM, but these plans are inadequate *Oasis urges Kyocera to implement seven key changes to dramatically boost its operating performance and raise returns on capital More information available at HONG KONG, May 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oasis Management Company Ltd. ("Oasis") is manager to funds that beneficially own shares in Kyocera Corporation (6971 JP) ("Kyocera" or the "Company"). Oasis has adopted the Japan FSA's "Principles of Responsible Institutional Investors" (a.k.a. the Japan Stewardship Code) and in line with those principles, Oasis monitors and engages with its investee companies. Oasis first approached Kyocera in 2015 with proposals to divest loss-making businesses and reduce cross-shareholdings in order to achieve a much-needed turnaround, but the Company failed to implement any of these suggestions. Since then, Kyocera's stagnation and weak performance has only become more evident, to the frustration of all stakeholders. Support for Kyocera's management plummeted at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), with the approval rate for the Company President falling from 96% in 2015 to just 65% in 2023. In response, management has recently announced reforms, including divesting underperforming businesses (representing 10% of revenue), selling one-third of its KDDI shares, and implementing JPY400bn in buybacks over the next four years. Unfortunately, we believe these reforms are inadequate and do not address the Company's key issues. Whilst Kyocera has excellent technical capabilities in its core businesses, including Ceramic Packages and Fine Ceramic Components, Kyocera has failed to maximize on opportunities in its core businesses due to over diversification and subsequent lack of focus. Managing such a diverse array of businesses has made agile decision-making nearly impossible and has limited Kyocera's ability to develop effective business strategies. As a result, Kyocera has fallen behind its specialist competitors as reflected by its effectively flat stock price over the last ten years compared to Maruwa Co., Ltd., TDK Corporation, and Ibiden Co., Ltd., which saw gains of +1,118%, +191%, and +159% respectively over the same period. Kyocera's plan to sell one-third of its KDDI holdings and implement a JPY400 billion buyback over the next two years appears to be reactionary rather than carefully considered. Kyocera owns cross-shareholdings of over JPY1.7 trillion, including its 15.29% stake in KDDI, and received a total dividend of almost JPY50 billion in the last fiscal year. We believe that, in the short-term, Kyocera should use a mix of leverage and sales of cross-shareholdings to finance JPY1 trillion of buybacks over the next four years. Without deeper reforms, Kyocera's ROE will likely remain under 5% and cross-shareholdings, as a proportion of shareholders' equity, will remain far above the ISS threshold of 20% of net assets, leading to lower approval ratings as shareholders demand ever increasing accountability for operational performance, capital efficiency and improved corporate governance. To address these issues, Oasis urges Kyocera to implement the following seven-point plan: Divest non-core businesses amounting to over JPY660 billion of revenue. Exit the Organic Packages to prevent further losses. Restructure its KAVX subsidiary to achieve higher margins in line with peers. Stop losses by halting investment into GaN and millimeter-wave technologies which have little potential to produce material returns. Focus on its core business such as ceramics to capture untapped opportunities. Commit to aggressive M&A to reinforce core businesses. Announce a buyback program of JPY1 trillion over the next four years, amounting to approximately 37% of the Company. By implementing this plan, we believe that the stock could see an upside of over 90% from current levels. Seth Fischer, Founder & Chief Investment Officer of Oasis, said: "Kyocera's excessive diversification has prevented it from long realizing its full potential. The Company continues to support underperforming businesses while failing to prioritize investment and growth opportunities within its best businesses such as ceramics packaging, and the automotive and semiconductor sectors. With cross-shareholdings still accounting for 53% of its net assets and an ROE of just 0.8%, the time for meaningful change is now. Management needs to address the twin problems of over-diversification and over-capitalization of its balance sheet by exiting underperforming businesses, leaning into its best growth opportunities, and taking a much more ambitious stance on unwinding cross-shareholdings to improve returns on capital." Full details can be viewed on the homepage of All stakeholders are encouraged to contact Oasis at info@ *** Oasis Management Company Ltd. manages private investment funds focused on opportunities in a wide array of asset classes across countries and sectors. Oasis was founded in 2002 by Seth H. Fischer, who leads the firm as its Chief Investment Officer. More information about Oasis is available at Oasis has adopted the Japan FSA's "Principles for Responsible Institutional Investors" (a.k.a. the Japan Stewardship Code) and, in line with those principles, Oasis monitors and engages with our investee companies. The information and opinions contained in this press release (referred to as the "Document") are provided by Oasis Management Company ("Oasis") for informational or reference purposes only. The Document is not intended to solicit or seek shareholders to, jointly with Oasis, acquire or transfer, or exercise any voting rights or other shareholder's rights with respect to any shares or other securities of a specific company which are subject to the disclosure requirements under the large shareholding disclosure rules under the Financial Instrument and Exchange Act. Shareholders that have an agreement to jointly exercise their voting rights are regarded as Joint Holders under the Japanese large shareholding disclosure rules and they must file notification of their aggregate shareholding with the relevant Japanese authority for public disclosure under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. Except in the event that Oasis expressly enters into the agreement as a joint holder requiring such disclosure, Oasis does not intend to take any action triggering reporting obligations as a Joint Holder. The Document exclusively represents the opinions, interpretations, and estimates of Oasis. View source version on Contacts For all inquiries, please contact:Taylor Hallmedia@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Oasis Announces a Second Campaign -- A Decade After the First -- to Create A Better Kyocera
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oasis Management Company Ltd. ('Oasis') is manager to funds that beneficially own shares in Kyocera Corporation (6971 JP) ('Kyocera' or the 'Company'). Oasis has adopted the Japan FSA's 'Principles of Responsible Institutional Investors' (a.k.a. the Japan Stewardship Code) and in line with those principles, Oasis monitors and engages with its investee companies. Oasis first approached Kyocera in 2015 with proposals to divest loss-making businesses and reduce cross-shareholdings in order to achieve a much-needed turnaround, but the Company failed to implement any of these suggestions. Since then, Kyocera's stagnation and weak performance has only become more evident, to the frustration of all stakeholders. Support for Kyocera's management plummeted at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), with the approval rate for the Company President falling from 96% in 2015 to just 65% in 2023. In response, management has recently announced reforms, including divesting underperforming businesses (representing 10% of revenue), selling one-third of its KDDI shares, and implementing JPY400bn in buybacks over the next four years. Unfortunately, we believe these reforms are inadequate and do not address the Company's key issues. Whilst Kyocera has excellent technical capabilities in its core businesses, including Ceramic Packages and Fine Ceramic Components, Kyocera has failed to maximize on opportunities in its core businesses due to over diversification and subsequent lack of focus. Managing such a diverse array of businesses has made agile decision-making nearly impossible and has limited Kyocera's ability to develop effective business strategies. As a result, Kyocera has fallen behind its specialist competitors as reflected by its effectively flat stock price over the last ten years compared to Maruwa Co., Ltd., TDK Corporation, and Ibiden Co., Ltd., which saw gains of +1,118%, +191%, and +159% respectively over the same period. Kyocera's plan to sell one-third of its KDDI holdings and implement a JPY400 billion buyback over the next two years appears to be reactionary rather than carefully considered. Kyocera owns cross-shareholdings of over JPY1.7 trillion, including its 15.29% stake in KDDI, and received a total dividend of almost JPY50 billion in the last fiscal year. We believe that, in the short-term, Kyocera should use a mix of leverage and sales of cross-shareholdings to finance JPY1 trillion of buybacks over the next four years. Without deeper reforms, Kyocera's ROE will likely remain under 5% and cross-shareholdings, as a proportion of shareholders' equity, will remain far above the ISS threshold of 20% of net assets, leading to lower approval ratings as shareholders demand ever increasing accountability for operational performance, capital efficiency and improved corporate governance. To address these issues, Oasis urges Kyocera to implement the following seven-point plan: Divest non-core businesses amounting to over JPY660 billion of revenue. Exit the Organic Packages to prevent further losses. Restructure its KAVX subsidiary to achieve higher margins in line with peers. Stop losses by halting investment into GaN and millimeter-wave technologies which have little potential to produce material returns. Focus on its core business such as ceramics to capture untapped opportunities. Commit to aggressive M&A to reinforce core businesses. Announce a buyback program of JPY1 trillion over the next four years, amounting to approximately 37% of the Company. By implementing this plan, we believe that the stock could see an upside of over 90% from current levels. Seth Fischer, Founder & Chief Investment Officer of Oasis, said: " Kyocera's excessive diversification has prevented it from long realizing its full potential. The Company continues to support underperforming businesses while failing to prioritize investment and growth opportunities within its best businesses such as ceramics packaging, and the automotive and semiconductor sectors. With cross-shareholdings still accounting for 53% of its net assets and an ROE of just 0.8%, the time for meaningful change is now. Management needs to address the twin problems of over-diversification and over-capitalization of its balance sheet by exiting underperforming businesses, leaning into its best growth opportunities, and taking a much more ambitious stance on unwinding cross-shareholdings to improve returns on capital." Full details can be viewed on the homepage of All stakeholders are encouraged to contact Oasis at info@ *** Oasis Management Company Ltd. manages private investment funds focused on opportunities in a wide array of asset classes across countries and sectors. Oasis was founded in 2002 by Seth H. Fischer, who leads the firm as its Chief Investment Officer. More information about Oasis is available at Oasis has adopted the Japan FSA's 'Principles for Responsible Institutional Investors' (a.k.a. the Japan Stewardship Code) and, in line with those principles, Oasis monitors and engages with our investee companies. The information and opinions contained in this press release (referred to as the "Document") are provided by Oasis Management Company ('Oasis') for informational or reference purposes only. The Document is not intended to solicit or seek shareholders to, jointly with Oasis, acquire or transfer, or exercise any voting rights or other shareholder's rights with respect to any shares or other securities of a specific company which are subject to the disclosure requirements under the large shareholding disclosure rules under the Financial Instrument and Exchange Act. Shareholders that have an agreement to jointly exercise their voting rights are regarded as Joint Holders under the Japanese large shareholding disclosure rules and they must file notification of their aggregate shareholding with the relevant Japanese authority for public disclosure under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. Except in the event that Oasis expressly enters into the agreement as a joint holder requiring such disclosure, Oasis does not intend to take any action triggering reporting obligations as a Joint Holder. The Document exclusively represents the opinions, interpretations, and estimates of Oasis.
