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

Japanese firm Kyocera targets growth in semiconductor manufacturing and AI data center markets with a major investment.

Jun 30, 2026, 9:32 PM Nikkei Asia

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KYOTO, Japan — 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 sectors, specifically ceramic parts used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. Kyocera currently holds a significant market share in ceramic components critical to chipmaking processes. This move positions the company to compete closely with rivals such as Toto in these advanced technology fields.

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