Fine Ceramics, sometimes referred to as "advanced ceramics," are engineered materials that support the development of cutting-edge technology.
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
High-Performance Materials Used Today
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Characteristics of Fine Ceramics
Supporting Our Lives From Behind the Scenes
Characteristics of Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics in Daily Life
Contributing to Healthcare and the Environment
Learning about Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics at Work in Society and Industry
Supporting Research & Development for the Future
Learning about Fine Ceramics
What are Fine Ceramics?
What are Fine Ceramics?
Term Coined by the Founder of Kyocera
Term Coined by the Founder of Kyocera
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics at Work in the Deep Sea
Fine Ceramics at Work in the Deep Sea
Playing an Important Role in Submarine Earthquake Observation
Playing an Important Role in Submarine Earthquake Observation
Learning about Fine Ceramics
Heat (1)
Heat (1)
Heat Resistance to Withstand Extreme Temperatures
Heat Resistance to Withstand Extreme Temperatures
Characteristics of Fine Ceramics
The Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics
The Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics
Key Player in Semiconductor Production
Key Player in Semiconductor Production
The Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics
Strength (1)
Strength (1)
Extreme Hardness Surpassing that of Metals
Extreme Hardness Surpassing that of Metals
Characteristics of Fine Ceramics
Different Types of Fine Ceramics
Different Types of Fine Ceramics
Wide Variety of Products to Support both Industry and Society
Wide Variety of Products to Support both Industry and Society
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics in Space
Fine Ceramics in Space
Advancing Space Exploration with Fine Ceramic Technology.
Advancing Space Exploration with Fine Ceramic Technology.
Learning about Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics Use Highly Purified Raw Materials
Fine Ceramics Use Highly Purified Raw Materials
Raw Materials Need to Meet Demanding Performance Requirements
Raw Materials Need to Meet Demanding Performance Requirements
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics Production Process
Fine Ceramics Production Process
A Series of Complex Production Processes Are Used to Make Fine Ceramic Products
A Series of Complex Production Processes Are Used to Make Fine Ceramic Products
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Which Part Uses Fine Ceramics?
Which Part Uses Fine Ceramics?
Superior Writing Quality
Superior Writing Quality
Learning about Fine Ceramics
History of Fine Ceramics
History of Fine Ceramics
Rooted in Jomon Ware Used Over 10,000 Years Ago
Rooted in Jomon Ware Used Over 10,000 Years Ago
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Electricity and Magnetism (1)
Electricity and Magnetism (1)
Electrical Insulation to Inhibit Electricity from Passing Through
Electrical Insulation to Inhibit Electricity from Passing Through
Characteristics of Fine Ceramics
Strength (2)
Strength (2)
Rigidity—Less Elastic Deformation Compared to Metals
Rigidity—Less Elastic Deformation Compared to Metals
Characteristics of Fine Ceramics
History of Fine Ceramics
History of Fine Ceramics
Rooted in Jomon Ware Used Over 10,000 Years Ago
Rooted in Jomon Ware Used Over 10,000 Years Ago
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics in Space
Fine Ceramics in Space
Advancing Space Exploration with Fine Ceramic Technology.
Advancing Space Exploration with Fine Ceramic Technology.
Learning about Fine Ceramics
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Find Answers to Questions about Fine Ceramics
Find Answers to Questions about Fine Ceramics
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Different Types of Fine Ceramics
Different Types of Fine Ceramics
Wide Variety of Products to Support both Industry and Society
Wide Variety of Products to Support both Industry and Society
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Electricity and Magnetism (2)
Electricity and Magnetism (2)
Conductivity to Allow Electricity to Pass Through
Conductivity to Allow Electricity to Pass Through
Characteristics of Fine Ceramics
What are Fine Ceramics?
What are Fine Ceramics?
Term Coined by the Founder of Kyocera
Term Coined by the Founder of Kyocera
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
What Makes Fine Ceramics Knives so Special?
What Makes Fine Ceramics Knives so Special?
Four Advantages that Metals Cannot Offer
Four Advantages that Metals Cannot Offer
Learning about Fine Ceramics
Decorative Fine Ceramics
Decorative Fine Ceramics
Designed to Express Deep Color and Luster
Designed to Express Deep Color and Luster
Learning about Fine Ceramics
The Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics
The Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics
Key Player in Semiconductor Production
Key Player in Semiconductor Production
The Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics
Heat (2)
Heat (2)
Low Thermal Expansion
Low Thermal Expansion
Characteristics of Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics Production Process
Fine Ceramics Production Process
A Series of Complex Production Processes Are Used to Make Fine Ceramic Products
A Series of Complex Production Processes Are Used to Make Fine Ceramic Products
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Four-Frame "Manga" Comics
Four-Frame "Manga" Comics
Easy to Watch, Touch and Understand Fine Ceramics
Easy to Watch, Touch and Understand Fine Ceramics
Four-Frame "Manga" Comics
Heat (3)
Heat (3)
Thermal Conductivity Easily Transmits Heat
Thermal Conductivity Easily Transmits Heat
Characteristics of Fine Ceramics
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Find Answers to Questions about Fine Ceramics
Find Answers to Questions about Fine Ceramics
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics Inside the Body
Fine Ceramics Inside the Body
Restores Proper Function to Joints and Skull
Restores Proper Function to Joints and Skull
Learning about Fine Ceramics
Electricity and Magnetism (3)
Electricity and Magnetism (3)
Dielectricity to Accumulate Electricity
Dielectricity to Accumulate Electricity
Characteristics of Fine Ceramics
History of Fine Ceramics
History of Fine Ceramics
Rooted in Jomon Ware Used Over 10,000 Years Ago
Rooted in Jomon Ware Used Over 10,000 Years Ago
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
The Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics
The Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics
Key Player in Semiconductor Production
Key Player in Semiconductor Production
The Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics Production Process
Fine Ceramics Production Process
A Series of Complex Production Processes Are Used to Make Fine Ceramic Products
A Series of Complex Production Processes Are Used to Make Fine Ceramic Products
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Different Types of Fine Ceramics
Different Types of Fine Ceramics
Wide Variety of Products to Support both Industry and Society
Wide Variety of Products to Support both Industry and Society
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics in Space
Fine Ceramics in Space
Advancing Space Exploration with Fine Ceramic Technology.
Advancing Space Exploration with Fine Ceramic Technology.
Learning about Fine Ceramics
What are Fine Ceramics?
What are Fine Ceramics?
Term Coined by the Founder of Kyocera
Term Coined by the Founder of Kyocera
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Strength (3)
Strength (3)
Toughness—Highly Resistant to Fracturing
Toughness—Highly Resistant to Fracturing
Characteristics of Fine Ceramics
Electricity and Magnetism (4)
Electricity and Magnetism (4)
Piezoelectricity to Convert Electricity into Power/Power into Electricity
Piezoelectricity to Convert Electricity into Power/Power into Electricity
Characteristics of Fine Ceramics
What are Fine Ceramics?
What are Fine Ceramics?
Term Coined by the Founder of Kyocera
Term Coined by the Founder of Kyocera
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics Contribute to a Cleaner Environment
Fine Ceramics Contribute to a Cleaner Environment
Ideal for an Eco-Friendly Life with Higher Power Generation Efficiency
Ideal for an Eco-Friendly Life with Higher Power Generation Efficiency
Learning about Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics Production Process
Fine Ceramics Production Process
A Series of Complex Production Processes Are Used to Make Fine Ceramic Products
A Series of Complex Production Processes Are Used to Make Fine Ceramic Products
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Ceramics vs. Fine Ceramics
Ceramics vs. Fine Ceramics
Big Differences in Raw Materials and Production Processing
Big Differences in Raw Materials and Production Processing
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics at Work in the Large Hadron Collider
Fine Ceramics at Work in the Large Hadron Collider
Providing Support 100-m Underground to Control Protons and Observe Experimental Results
Providing Support 100-m Underground to Control Protons and Observe Experimental Results
Learning about Fine Ceramics
Different Types of Fine Ceramics
Different Types of Fine Ceramics
Wide Variety of Products to Support both Industry and Society
Wide Variety of Products to Support both Industry and Society
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Strength (4)
Strength (4)
Specific Gravity (Density) to Provide Strength and Lightweight Properties
Specific Gravity (Density) to Provide Strength and Lightweight Properties
Characteristics of Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics at Work in Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
Fine Ceramics at Work in Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
Required for Personal Computers/Smartphones
Required for Personal Computers/Smartphones
Learning about Fine Ceramics
History of Fine Ceramics
History of Fine Ceramics
Rooted in Jomon Ware Used Over 10,000 Years Ago
Rooted in Jomon Ware Used Over 10,000 Years Ago
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Chemistry and Medical Care (2)
Chemistry and Medical Care (2)
Biocompatibility with Internal Chemistry of the Human Body
Biocompatibility with Internal Chemistry of the Human Body
Characteristics of Fine Ceramics
The Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics
The Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics
Key Player in Semiconductor Production
Key Player in Semiconductor Production
The Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics
How to Make a Fine Ceramic Knife
How to Make a Fine Ceramic Knife
Advanced Technologies Produce Fine Ceramic Knives with a Razor-Sharp Edge
Advanced Technologies Produce Fine Ceramic Knives with a Razor-Sharp Edge
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
The Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics
The Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics
Key Player in Semiconductor Production
Key Player in Semiconductor Production
The Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics Production Process
Fine Ceramics Production Process
A Series of Complex Production Processes Are Used to Make Fine Ceramic Products
A Series of Complex Production Processes Are Used to Make Fine Ceramic Products
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Chemistry and Medical Care (1)
Chemistry and Medical Care (1)
Highly Resistant to Chemicals
Highly Resistant to Chemicals
Characteristics of Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics at Work in the ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor)
Fine Ceramics at Work in the ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor)
Developed Technology for Large-Diameter Insulated Fine Ceramic Ring
Developed Technology for Large-Diameter Insulated Fine Ceramic Ring
Learning about Fine Ceramics
What are Fine Ceramics?
What are Fine Ceramics?
Term Coined by the Founder of Kyocera
Term Coined by the Founder of Kyocera
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Electricity and Magnetism (5)
Electricity and Magnetism (5)
Magnetism to Hold Magnetic Force
Magnetism to Hold Magnetic Force
Characteristics of Fine Ceramics
History of Fine Ceramics
History of Fine Ceramics
Rooted in Jomon Ware Used Over 10,000 Years Ago
Rooted in Jomon Ware Used Over 10,000 Years Ago
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Light
Light
Optical Properties
Optical Properties
Characteristics of Fine Ceramics
Fine Ceramics Inside the Body
Fine Ceramics Inside the Body
Restores Proper Function to Joints and Skull
Restores Proper Function to Joints and Skull
Learning about Fine Ceramics
Different Types of Fine Ceramics
Different Types of Fine Ceramics
Wide Variety of Products to Support both Industry and Society
Wide Variety of Products to Support both Industry and Society
Introduction to Fine Ceramics
Four-Frame "Manga" Comics
Four-Frame "Manga" Comics
Easy to Watch, Touch and Understand Fine Ceramics
Easy to Watch, Touch and Understand Fine Ceramics
Four-Frame "Manga" Comics
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