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5 days ago
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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
5 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
Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Automotive
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Kyocera Integrates HAPTIVITY ® Technology into Sigma BF Mirrorless Camera
KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kyocera Corporation (President: Hideo Tanimoto; 'Kyocera') announced today that HAPTIVITY ®, its proprietary tactile technology that replicates realistic touch sensations, has been integrated into the Sigma BF, a full-size mirrorless camera to be released this month. This is the first application of HAPTIVITY ® in a mirrorless camera. HAPTIVITY® is a groundbreaking technology that harnesses Kyocera's piezoelectric ceramic vibrating elements to create truly immersive tactile sensations. Biomechanically engineered vibration waveforms provide tactile feedback by stimulating neural receptors in the user's fingertip, providing physical verification when a button is depressed and released — or even simulating the feel of a physical button where none exists. Kyocera's HAPTIVITY® technology integrates seamlessly into Sigma BF's three recessed rear buttons (Function Dial, Options, and Playback — including the dial's up, down, left, and right touchpoints), for accurate, comfortable, intuitive operation. Haptic feedback ensures reliable performance by enhancing user confidence and avoiding duplicate commands. Kyocera envisions a future where HAPTIVITY® becomes a ubiquitous, high-performance tactile technology. With its piezoelectric ceramic vibrating elements, HAPTIVITY® has the potential to revolutionize consumer and automotive applications as an essential component of the next-generation human-machine interface. It can improve the user experience for any device having physical buttons, or having screens and panels designed to provide tactile feedback. *HAPTIVITY is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. Kyocera's patented tactile transmission technology optimally controls pressure detection, reproduction of the feeling of pressing a mechanical button, and vibration activation using a combination of piezoelectric elements, vibration amplification mechanisms, control circuits, and software. Features of HAPTIVITY ® 1. Excellent vibration response HAPTIVITY® uses a piezoelectric ceramic vibrating element with excellent touch-response, delivering physical feedback that instantly confirms user input and eliminates duplicate commands. 2. Realistic tactile feeling A mechanical button delivers two sensations: on press, and on release. Conventional tactile technology generates a single sensation (when pressed), which differs from the tactile feeling of a button. In contrast, HAPTIVITY® generates an initial vibration when pressed, and a second vibration when released, providing a more realistic button sensation. 3. Tactile confirmation improves operation Immediate tactile feedback confirms user input instantly, ensuring reliable operation and eliminating ambiguity. This makes HAPTIVITY® ideal for demanding applications, including mobility, telemedicine, and industrial equipment. 4. Recessed buttons save space, increasing design freedom HAPTIVITY® facilitates compact, thin, flat designs, allowing recessed buttons that promote space-saving and greater freedom of design. Details of "HAPTIVITY" About Kyocera Kyocera Corporation (TOKYO:6971, the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of fine ceramics (also known as 'advanced ceramics'). By combining these engineered materials with metals and integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of industrial and automotive components, semiconductor packages, electronic devices, smart energy systems, printers, copiers, and mobile phones. During the year ended March 31, 2024, the company's consolidated sales revenue totaled 2 trillion yen (approx. US$13.3 billion). Kyocera is ranked #874 on Forbes magazine's 2024 'Global 2000' list of the world's largest publicly traded companies, and has been named among 'The World's 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies' by The Wall Street Journal.
