Kyocera opens its new production site in Waiblingen
KYOCERA Fineceramics Medical GmbH officially inaugurated its new production facility and office building in Waiblingen, Germany, on October 1st, 2025, focusing on the production of BIOCERAM AZUL® for orthopedic implants.
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Kyoto/Esslingen − After only one year of construction, KYOCERA Fineceramics Medical GmbH celebrated the opening of its new production site and office building in Waiblingen, near Stuttgart, Germany, on October 1st, 2025. Besides representatives from the Kyocera Group, including KYOCERA Corporation, KYOCERA Medical Corporation, KYOCERA Europe GmbH, KYOCERA Fineceramics Europe GmbH, and KYOCERA Fineceramics Medical GmbH, the project owners Mr. Ebner and Mrs. Ebner-Albert also attended the opening ceremony on site.
Presence in the European medical sector
At its new production site in Waiblingen, KYOCERA Fineceramics Medical GmbH will focus on manufacturing BIOCERAM AZUL® high-performance ceramic ball heads for use in hip implants and other orthopedic applications.
With a fully automated and intelligently designed production environment, the facility will incorporate optimized material flows, autonomous mobile robots, and advanced intralogistics solutions. Furthermore, the building has also been designed to meet or even exceed the latest strict regulations regarding carbon neutral production, ESG standardisation, DGNB and/or LEED certification. As Kyocera prepares to ramp up its operations in Waiblingen, numerous employees have already been hired and trained across areas such as manufacturing, quality assurance, documentation, administration, and engineering.
“The Waiblingen site reflects more than innovation, it embodies Kyocera’s core values, including a deep respect for people, an unwavering dedication to quality, and a responsibility to contribute to society through meaningful work”, states Kunihiko Ueki, President of KYOCERA Europe GmbH.
The project developers and owners, Joachim Heinz Ebner and Iris Ebner-Albert, are also proud of the project: “We are delighted that this construction project will form the basis for an innovative and sustainable production environment. Together with Kyocera, we are not only constructing a modern building, but also creating space for cutting-edge medical services and high-quality jobs in the region.”
The Managing Directors Dr Fabian Preuss and Uwe Kemmer from KYOCERA Fineceramics Medical GmbH conclude: “With the opening of this new site, KYOCERA Fineceramics Medical GmbH is taking a significant step forward in advancing the future of medical ceramics. It not only marks the beginning of a new chapter, but also celebrates a shared achievement rooted in co-operation, purpose, and continuous improvement.”
Dr Carsten Russner, President and Managing Director of KYOCERA Fineceramics Medical GmbH, adds: “With this new facility, we are not only strengthening Kyocera’s position as a trusted partner in medical technology, but also ensuring that patients worldwide will benefit from the reliability, safety, and innovation that define our ceramic solutions. This investment underscores our long-term commitment to advancing healthcare through high-performance materials.”
Only one year of construction
On October 4, 2024, the company held the groundbreaking ceremony. In August 2025, the first machines were installed in the production hall followed by the office building that was completed by the end of September. Less than one year after the groundbreaking ceremony, the new production site now was inaugurated on October 1, 2025. The production start is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026.
Overview of the new facility
| Name | KYOCERA Fineceramics Medical GmbH |
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| Location | Waiblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Total investment | Up to €60 million First construction phase: €30 million Second construction phase: €20-30 million |
| Total surface area | 10,800 m2 Of which 5,400 m2 are production space and 1,400 m2 are office space |
| Timetable | Start of construction: October 2024 Installation of the first machines: August 2025 Completion of the office building: end of September 2025 Start of production: first quarter of 2026 |
| Products | Fine ceramics medical technology products, primarily ceramic femoral ball heads |
| Design and development | Ebner Unternehmen |
| Architect | Jörg Wolf |
| Investor | Ebner One GmbH & Co KG. |
