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Kyocera to Invest $4 Billion in Ceramic Components for Semiconductors and AI Data Centers

Japanese firm Kyocera targets high-growth sectors with major investment in semiconductor and AI data center components, competing with Toto.

Jun 30, 2026, 9:47 PM Nikkei Asia

AIorganization Tototopic AI Data Centerstopic Ceramic Componentsperson Eisaku Nittaperson Billiontopic Investtopic KYOTOorganization Kyoto-based Kyoceraperson Nikkei Asiaorganization Semiconductorstopic Japangeography

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Kyoto-based Kyocera announced plans to invest 650 billion yen (approximately $4 billion) in its components business. The investment will focus on expanding production and development in high-growth areas such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. Kyocera currently holds a significant share of the market for ceramic parts used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, positioning itself as a key player alongside competitors like Toto.

This strategic move aims to capitalize on the increasing demand for advanced components essential to chipmaking and AI infrastructure.

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