Kyocera
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Kyocera (京セラ, also known as Kyoto Ceramics) is a Japanese company based in Kyoto, Japan. They were founded in 1959 by Kazuo Inamori. They produce ceramics- and printing-related devices, as well as a comprehensive line of imaging products, 35mm and medium format cameras. In January 2000 Kyocera acquired photocopier manufacturer Mita Industrial, and a month later they bought the mobile phone manufacturing operations of San Diego, California-based Qualcomm.
In the 1980's, Kyocera marketed high-end audio components, such as CD players, receivers, turntables, and cassette decks. These featured unique technology, including Kyocera ceramic-based platforms, and are sought by collectors to the present day.
See also
External links
- Kyocera Global Site (http://kyocera.com/)
- EBay search for listings for 1980's era Kyocera manufactured audio components (http://search.ebay.com/kyocera-player-cassette-receiver-turntable-record-tape_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8QQsatitleZkyoceraQ20Q28playerQ2CQ20cassetteQ2CQ20receiverQ2CQ20turntableQ2CQ20recordQ2CQ20tapeQ29)de:Kyocera