Kyocera chief sees demand for chipmaking parts growing until 2030

InterviewCompany will assess outlook carefully as it decides on capacity, CEO saysKyocera President and CEO Shiro Sakushima during his interview with Nikkei about the company's strategy on AI and semiconductors. (Photo by Atsushi Ooka)DAIKI HIRAOKAJuly 18, 2026 06:27 JSTKYOTO, Japan -- Kyocera expects continued growth in demand for chipmaking components, President and CEO Shiro Sakushima told Nikkei in a recent interview, as the Japanese electronics maker enjoys an earnings tailwind from semiconductors and artificial intelligence.