Kyocera International, Inc. (North America)

What Kyocera International, Inc. (North America) does

KYOCERA International, Inc. is the North American headquarters and primary operating subsidiary of Kyocera Corporation (TOKYO: 6971), a Japanese industrial conglomerate founded in 1959. Established in Silicon Valley in 1969 and relocated to San Diego in 1971 as the first Japanese technology manufacturer with U.S. production operations, KII today operates 19 U.S. manufacturing plants and oversees approximately 5,700 Kyocera Group employees in the United States. The business is organized into two divisions: Equipment/Consumer (document solutions printers/MFPs, DuraForce-series rugged mobile devices distributed through Verizon, AT&T/FirstNet, and Sprint, and ceramic cutlery) and Components/Industrial (fine ceramics, semiconductor packaging, KYOCERA AVX electronic components, UV-LED curing and thermal/inkjet printheads, energy conversion devices, automotive camera modules with ADAS sensors, liquid crystal displays, optical lens components, medical products, industrial cutting tools, solar solutions, and endpoint security software).

The company's competitive foundation rests on 60+ years of fine ceramics expertise originating from Kyocera's founding material science, encompassing 200+ proprietary ceramic compositions and proprietary manufacturing processes such as Plasma CVM (ultra-precise plasma processing for nanometer-level crystal wafer uniformity). Patent-protected technologies include Tesera Trabecular 3D-printed implant surfaces, Sapphire Shield display protection, FloXY floating board-to-board connectors, HAPTIVITY tactile HMI, and INNOVATIONblack ceramic blade technology. The customer base spans automotive OEMs (camera modules, millimeter-wave radar, ADAS components), aerospace (cordierite ceramics for spacecraft and telescope applications), pharmaceutical and food processing manufacturers (ceramic bearings for magnetic mixers with FDA/USP Class VI compliance), oil & gas (frac buttons, mud pump liners, EMR sensors), public safety (FirstNet-certified rugged devices), and industrial cutting tool users.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through hardware sales across these diversified product lines, with consumer products (rugged mobile devices, ceramic cutlery) sold via carrier partnerships and direct e-commerce, and industrial components (ceramics, electronic components, document solutions) sold through direct enterprise sales forces and channel distributors. KYOCERA International, Inc. does not separately disclose revenue; consolidated parent revenue was approximately US$13.8 billion (FY2021) and US$14.7 billion (FY2020). The company is recognized as a sustainability leader, with two consecutive years on the CDP A List (2020-2021) and recognition on the Wall Street Journal's 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies in the World.

Name

Kyocera International, Inc. (North America)

Legal name

KYOCERA International, Inc.

Website

https://americas.kyocera.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kyocera International, Inc. is the North American headquarters of Kyocera Corporation, operating 19 U.S. manufacturing plants and serving automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, and public safety customers with fine ceramics, rugged mobile devices, electronic components, semiconductors, and medical devices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Ceramics and Electronic Components

NAICS

Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (32711), Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (327110), Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing (3271), Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Pottery & Related Products (3260), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Ceramic & Glass 3D Printing Services (IMAAADAC)

Keywords

• Fine ceramics manufacturing
• Electronic components
• Industrial cutting tools
• Rugged mobile devices
• Document imaging equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego, CA

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices28 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Rugged Mobile Devices: Sale of waterproof, military-grade rugged smartphones and feature phones through carrier partnerships (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint) and enterprise channels, targeting public safety, construction, transportation, and consumer markets.
2. Electronic Components: Sale of electronic components including connectors, capacitors, sensors through KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation, targeting automotive, industrial, and communications equipment manufacturers.
3. Fine Ceramics: Industrial ceramic components for semiconductor processing, LCD manufacturing, aerospace, medical imaging, automotive, and oil & gas industries, including custom 3D printed ceramic prototypes.
4. Document Solutions: Document imaging equipment including monochrome and color printers, multifunctional products, and wide-format systems through KYOCERA Document Solutions America.
5. Medical Devices: Orthopedic and spinal products including artificial joints, 3D-printed implants, and ceramic bearings for pharmaceutical and food processing equipment.
6. Industrial Cutting Tools: Cutting tools including indexable, solid round, and PCB cutting tools through KYOCERA Precision Tools and KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools.
7. Thermal and Inkjet Printheads: Thermal printheads, inkjet printheads, and UV-LED curing systems for digital printing and industrial curing applications.
8. Display Products: High-reliability, high-brightness LCD displays for automotive HUDs, industrial devices, wearables, and IoT applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels11 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

Kyocera International, Inc. manufactures and sells fine (advanced) ceramic components, electronic components, rugged mobile devices, document imaging equipment, ceramic cutlery, semiconductor packaging, automotive camera modules, LCD displays, printing devices, cutting tools, and medical implants across North America. The company leverages its foundational fine ceramics expertise developed since 1959 to deliver high-performance engineered materials and components serving industrial, automotive, aerospace, medical, telecommunications, and consumer markets. Operations span 19 U.S. manufacturing plants with approximately 5,700 employees in the U.S.

Product overview

Kyocera International, Inc. (North America) operates as a diversified technology enterprise offering a broad portfolio of products across two main divisions: Equipment/Consumer and Components/Industrial. The Equipment/Consumer division includes Document Solutions (printers and multifunction products), rugged mobile devices (DuraForce, DuraXE, DuraXV, DuraSport smartphones and feature phones with military-grade durability), and ceramic cutlery (Fuji Ceramic Knives, INNOVATIONblack Series). The Components/Industrial division encompasses advanced ceramics (fine ceramic components for industrial, semiconductor, medical, aerospace applications), semiconductor packaging (flip-chip and wirebond assembly), electronic components through KYOCERA AVX (capacitors, connectors, sensors), printing devices (UV-LED curing systems, thermal and inkjet printheads including KJ4B-EX series), energy conversion devices (thermoelectric modules), automotive camera modules and ADAS components (Camera-LiDAR Fusion Sensors, millimeter-wave radar), liquid crystal displays (high-reliability LCDs, Memory-In-Pixel reflective displays for industrial/medical/IoT), lens components (sapphire optics), medical products (ceramic bearings, orthopedic implants, CAM 3D printing services), cutting tools (indexable, solid round, PCB), solar solutions, endpoint security software (LanScope Cat), and KYOCERA SLD Laser (GaN laser light engines for automotive/consumer LiFi). The company leverages its core expertise in fine ceramics (advanced ceramics) developed since 1959 to serve diverse industries including communications, computing, automotive, medical, aerospace, and energy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KYOCERA Document Solutions: Document imaging equipment including monochrome and color printers, multifunctional products, and wide-format systems
• DuraForce
• Sapphire Shield
• FloXY
• KYOCERA SLD Laser
• KYOCERA AVX

Products and services

• Document Solutions - Printers & MFPs Monochrome and color printers, multifunctional products (MFPs), and wide-format systems for office and enterprise environments.
• Rugged Smartphones & Feature Phones (DuraForce, DuraXE, DuraXV, DuraSport) Military-grade MIL-STD-810H certified waterproof, drop-proof, and dust-proof smartphones and feature phones for enterprise, public safety, construction, and consumer markets.
• Ceramic Cutlery & Kitchen Tools Zirconia ceramic knives including Fuji Ceramic Knives and INNOVATIONblack Series with proprietary blade technology maintaining sharpness twice as long as traditional ceramic knives.
• Industrial Ceramics (Fine Ceramics) Fine ceramic components including zirconia, alumina, silicon carbide, silicon nitride for industrial machinery, semiconductor processing, LCD manufacturing, aerospace, medical, oil & gas, and ultra-high vacuum applications.
• Semiconductor Packaging Ceramic and organic semiconductor packages, multichip modules, flip-chip and wirebond semiconductor assembly services for electronics applications.
• Electronic Components (KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation) Electronic components including capacitors, connectors, sensors, and circuit protection devices, sold through KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation (formerly AVX Corporation).
• UV-LED Curing Systems Air-cooled and tankless UV-LED curing lights for UV ink printing, billboard printing, UV-cured coatings and adhesives applications.
• Thermal Printheads Thermal printheads for various printing applications including direct thermal printing.
• Inkjet Printheads Industrial inkjet printheads including KJ4B-EX 1200 series with 1200dpi resolution and recirculation structure for high-speed, high-resolution printing.
• Energy Conversion Devices Thermoelectric modules and devices for heating, cooling, and thermal management applications.
• Automotive Camera Modules & ADAS Components Camera modules and ADAS components including Camera-LiDAR Fusion Sensors with MEMS mirrors and Multifunctional Millimeter-Wave Radar Modules for autonomous driving applications.
• Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) High-reliability, high-brightness LCD displays including Memory-In-Pixel (MIP) reflective displays for industrial, medical, IoT, wearable, and automotive HUD applications.
• Lens Components Specialty lenses and optical components including single-crystal sapphire for various optical applications.
• Medical Products Ceramics-based medical devices and products including artificial joints, ceramic bearings for magnetic mixers, CAM 3D printing services, and orthopedic and spinal implants using Tesera Trabecular Technology.
• Cutting Tools - Indexable Indexable cutting tools for industrial machining applications.
• Cutting Tools - Solid Round Solid round cutting tools for precision machining applications.
• Cutting Tools - Printed Circuit Board Cutting tools specifically designed for printed circuit board manufacturing.
• Solar Solutions for Business Solar power generating systems and solutions for business applications.
• Endpoint Security Software (Interfocus LanScope Cat) Cybersecurity endpoint management software LanScope Cat for small businesses to manage devices and mitigate cyber risk.
• KYOCERA SLD Laser (GaN Laser Products) High performance GaN laser products including LaserLight engines for dynamic white and infrared illumination, sensing, and LiFi communications for automotive and consumer applications.
• 5652 Series Floating Board-to-Board Connectors (FloXY Brand) 0.5mm-pitch floating board-to-board connectors under FloXY brand for high-speed 16Gbps data transmission, compliant with PCIe Gen.1-Gen.4 and USB 3.1 Gen.2, for automotive ADAS and infotainment.
• CAM (Ceramic Additive Manufacturing) 3D Printing Service Customized 3D printing service for medical device prototypes using zirconia and alumina materials in sizes up to 200x105x40mm with wall thickness 0.25-10mm.
• DuraForce Ultra 5G UW Rugged Smartphone Ultra-rugged Android smartphone for Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband network featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, MIL-STD-810H, Sapphire Shield protection, and ARCore certification.
• DuraXE Epic Rugged Feature Phone Compact, military-grade rugged flip phone certified for FirstNet, with MIL-STD-810H, IP68 waterproofing, 100+dB dual speakers, and 5MP camera.
• DuraSport 5G UW Rugged Smartphone Slim, rugged 5G Android smartphone with MIL-STD-810H toughness, 48MP/16MP/8MP cameras, all-day battery, and up to 1TB storage.
• DuraXV Extreme Rugged Flip Phone Ultra-rugged, washable flip phone with Verizon Wireless, military-grade, PTT+ push-to-talk, and long battery life.
• DuraForce PRO 2 Rugged Smartphone Rugged military-grade waterproof 4G LTE smartphone with built-in Super Wide View 4K Action Camera, enhanced speakers, and noise-cancelling microphones.
• 5811 Series Board-to-Board Connectors Board-to-Board connectors miniaturized 50% smaller than conventional products, with 0.35mm pitch, optimized for wearable devices.
• KJ4B-EX 1200 Inkjet Printhead Inkjet printhead with 1200dpi resolution and ink recirculation structure for improved speed, resolution, and stability.
• INNOVATIONblack Series Ceramic Knives Ceramic knives with patented blade technology maintaining sharpness twice as long as traditional ceramic knives.
• AH100A Alumina Ceramic Alumina ceramic for high-voltage electrical insulation with 90% alumina content, superior thermal conductivity and mechanical strength.
• G5A Series UV-LED Curing Light Air-cooled UV-LED curing light for UV ink printing including billboard printing, UV-cured coatings, and adhesives.
• Ceramic Bearings for Magnetic Mixers Ceramic plain bearings for magnetically coupled industrial mixers in pharmaceutical manufacturing and food processing, compliant with FDA requirements and USP Class VI classifications.
• Camera-LiDAR Fusion Sensor & Millimeter-Wave Radar Module Camera-LiDAR Fusion Sensor with MEMS mirror combined with Multifunctional Millimeter-Wave Radar Module with beam-forming adaptive-array antenna for ADAS applications.
• Pluggable Optoelectronic Module Supporting PCIe 6.0 Pluggable Optoelectronic Module supporting PCIe 6.0 for high-speed, power-efficient AI data centers.
• Inkjet Printhead with Over 1,500 Nozzles for High-Viscosity Industrial Materials Inkjet printhead with over 1,500 nozzles designed for high-viscosity industrial materials.
• LaserLight Engines LaserLight engines for dynamic white and infrared illumination, sensing, and LiFi communications for automotive and consumer applications.
• HAPTIVITY i Human-Machine Interface Hybrid human-machine interface combining patented HAPTIVITY touch technology with TactoTek IMSE 3D injection-molded structural electronics for custom 3D-shaped tactile interfaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• INNOVATIONblack ceramic knives maintain razor-like sharpness twice as long as traditional ceramic knives
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Waves of AlohaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 March 2026Strategic distribution agreement in Nevada for Japanese cooking and wellness products through Kyocera's Kitchen Cutlery and Office Products division.
• Seiko Instruments USA Inc. (SII)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 August 2020Joint mobile printing solution combining Kyocera DuraForce PRO 2 rugged smartphone, Seiko Instruments rugged mobile thermal printer, and GoCanvas mobile forms for retail, construction, first responders, and other industries requiring mobile printing capabilities.
• GoCanvascoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 August 2020Mobile forms partnership enabling customizable GoCanvas Mobile Forms integration with Kyocera rugged devices and Seiko Instruments printers for complete mobile workflow solutions in enterprise environments.
• FLEx LightingcoreTechnology or Integration · 8 January 2020Partnership to develop and promote low-power reflective Memory-In-Pixel LCD displays illuminated using FLEx's front light panels. The collaboration combines Kyocera's MIP and reflective display technologies with FLEx's lighting technology for industrial, medical, and consumer wearable applications.
• VIBES ModularminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2019Exclusive multipurpose case partnership enabling interchangeable accessories including extended battery packs, smart laser measuring tools, and Bluetooth conference speakers for DuraForce PRO 2 rugged smartphone.
• Vicor CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2019Kyocera Corporation and Vicor Corporation collaborate on next-generation Power-on-Package solutions to maximize AI performance and minimize time-to-market for emerging processor designs. The collaboration focuses on advanced power delivery solutions for semiconductor applications.
• Renovis Surgical TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2019Asset purchase agreement to acquire Renovis Surgical Technologies' business operations relating to artificial joint and spinal products. Assets transferred to new company Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc. to expand U.S. orthopedic business.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• TDK Corporation: TDK competes directly with Kyocera across electronic components (capacitors, sensors), advanced ceramics (including MLCCs and magnetic materials), and energy devices, serving overlapping automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics customers globally.
• Stryker Corporation: Stryker is a major orthopedic medical device manufacturer with hip, knee, and spinal implants, competing directly with Kyocera Medical Technologies' artificial joint and 3D-printed spinal products (Tesera Trabecular Technology) in the US orthopedic implant market.
• Sandvik AB: Sandvik is a leading global manufacturer of industrial cutting tools including indexable inserts and round tools, directly competing with Kyocera Precision Tools and KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools in metalworking cutting tool markets.
• Sonim Technologies: Sonim Technologies specializes in rugged smartphones and feature phones for first responders, industrial workers, and public safety users, directly competing with Kyocera's DuraForce and DuraSport lines in the carrier-sold rugged mobile device market.
• Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Murata is the world's largest passive electronic component manufacturer (MLCC capacitors, filters, sensors) and a direct competitor to KYOCERA AVX Components in capacitors, connectors, and sensors for automotive, communications, and industrial markets.
• Zebra Technologies Corporation: Zebra Technologies offers rugged enterprise mobile computers, tablets, and barcode scanners for warehouse, retail, and field service workers, competing with Kyocera's rugged mobile devices in enterprise mobility with overlapping industrial customer segments.
• NGK Insulators, Ltd. NGK is a leading Japanese manufacturer of industrial ceramics and similar engineered ceramic components for automotive, semiconductor, and energy applications, competing directly with Kyocera's Fine Ceramics Group in advanced ceramic substrates and components.
• Ricoh Company, Ltd. Ricoh is a major manufacturer of office printers, multifunction products, and document management solutions, directly competing with Kyocera Document Solutions America in the B2B enterprise document imaging market in North America.

Broad incumbents

• Corning Incorporated: Corning is a broad specialty materials incumbent in ceramic/glass substrates, optical communications components, and display glass with overlapping capabilities to Kyocera in sapphire optics, optical components, and high-reliability LCD display glass.
• Samsung Electro-Mechanics: Samsung Electro-Mechanics is a major Korean manufacturer of passive electronic components (MLCC capacitors, camera modules, substrates) directly competing with KYOCERA AVX in automotive and consumer electronics components markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/kyoceramobilephones
• Facebookfacebook.com/KyoceraMobile
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kyocera-north-america
• Instagraminstagram.com/kyoceramobile

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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