Panasonic Energy to supply batteries for Harbinger’s EVs
April 25, 2025
Panasonic Energy will supply Harbinger with its 2170 batteries. Initially, the batteries will be manufactured in Japan. Later, the two companies aim to expand production to include Panasonic’s manufacturing plant in Kansas.
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PANASONIC CAPACITORS FOR USB-PD DEVICES
Panasonic is a supplier of many innovative electronic components. One of the most important product groups in this range are capacitors designed to build power circuits for DC devices - these include components that fit within the parameters of the latest USB standard.
Alkaline battery market to reach $14.3B by 2033
March 10, 2025
AA (LR6) and AAA (LR03) batteries remain the most dominant sizes, powering everything from household gadgets like remote controls and flashlights to industrial tools and medical devices.
Panasonic is closing its PCB materials plant in Europe
February 11, 2025
Panasonic has announced plans to close its PCB materials plant in Enns, Austria, by December 2025, impacting approximately 140 employees.
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New Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy (LE) module from Panasonic with LE audio
Panasonic's PAN1783 is a Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy (LE) module. At its core is the Nordic nRF5340 single-chip controller. The module is available with either an on-board chip antenna or an RF bottom pad. The module uses the functions of Bluetooth 5.3, including isochronous channels and LE audio, and supports a high throughput of 2 Mbps, advertising extensions and long-range communication. It integrates the extensive functions of the nRF52 series and improves performance and memory while maintaining low power consumption.
Panasonic Industry Europe inks distribution deal with Özdisan Elektronik
January 16, 2025
The manufacturer of industrial components and solutions has signed a distribution deal with Özdisan Elektronik, a Turkish electronic components distributor to intensify its business activities in the region.
Redwood Materials partners with BMW of North America
September 20, 2024
The battery recycling specialist will recover BMW vehicles' end-of-life lithium-ion cells and take them to its facilities in Reno, Nevada, where it will recycle and refine their critical minerals.
Panasonic Energy, Mazda to begin preparation for auto battery supply
September 09, 2024
Panasonic Energy aims to increase its production capacity and plans to produce cylindrical lithium-ion batteries at its factories in Osaka from 2027 onward. These will be module-packaged by Mazda.
Toyota, Nissan join $7 billion push to boost Japan’s battery production
September 06, 2024
Toyota and Nissan are likely to invest 250 billion yen and 150 billion yen, respectively, while Panasonic is investing another 550 billion yen.
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Panasonic to revamp its EV battery cells this year
January 15, 2024
Japan's Panasonic Corp has confirmed that it will begin production of its upgraded 2170 EV cells in Nevada sometime during 2024 or 2025.
Japanese earthquake halts wafer, MLCC, and semiconductor fabs
January 02, 2024
TrendForce’s investigation into the impact of the recent strong earthquake in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, reveals that several key semiconductor-related facilities are located within the affected area.
12 auto and chip companies form SoC research consortium
December 28, 2023
Honda, Nissan, Renesas and Socionext are among the firms to have launched the "Advanced SoC Research for Automotive" (ASRA) association.
Mouser to become global distributor for Panasonic
December 22, 2023
Mouser Electronics has signed a deal to distribute integrated solutions and sensors for Panasonic Industrial Automation.
Farnell expands power portfolio with Panasonic's components
December 04, 2023
Farnell has added Panasonic Industry’s solar inverters and EV charging system components to their power portfolio.
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Complete Liquidation of AURORA Lichtwerke Lamp Manufacturing Plant in Eichstätt, Germany
Maynards Europe in conjunction with Gordon Brothers was appointed by renown lamp manufacturing company Aurora, formerly part of Osram/Ledvance, to make available for sale by private treaty and online auction the complete production and facility equipment of their former manufacturing site in Eichstätt, Germany. Over 2000 items to offer including complete lamp production lines, complete SMT workshops, R&D and maintenance departments as well as general factory supplies and office equipment.
Nexeon finds site for its first silicon anode material plant
August 07, 2023
Battery technology firm Nexeon is to open its first mass production commercial silicon anode material plant. Construction will begin at Gunsan in South Korea this year.
Panasonic rumoured to be planning new battery plant in India
July 18, 2023
Speculation suggests that Japanese electronics giant Panasonic is in talks to establish a new battery-making facility in India as part of the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme.
Panasonic Energy confirms plans to build a third EV cell factory in the US
June 06, 2023
The Japanese company says the new facility will help it to quadruple its manufacturing capacity by the end of the decade.
Hover-Davis and AdoptSMT expand partnership
April 17, 2023
Hover-Davis and AdoptSMT have agreed to add Spain and Portugal to AdoptSMT's area of sales, in addition to other European countries that AdoptSMT has already been taking care of for many years.
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SMTconnect 2023 brings the electronic production industry forward
True to its motto "Driving manufacturing forward", the SMTconnect taking place from 9 – 11 May in Nuremberg, Germany, will offer the European electronic production community a forum for inspiration and exchange as a basis for the further development of key technologies for the future.
Panasonic breaks ground on EV battery factory in Kansas
November 03, 2022
Panasonic Energy has started construction on a new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kansas.
Consumer budgets shrink, OLED TV shipments expected to decline
October 19, 2022
According to TrendForce investigations, global TV shipments in 3Q22 reached 51.39 million units, growing 12.4% QoQ and falling 2.1% YoY.
Panasonic looking to expand US battery production
August 30, 2022
Panasonic is reportedly looking to build an additional electric vehicle battery plant in the United States.
Panasonic plans new EV battery facility in Kansas
July 14, 2022
Panasonic Energy has reached an agreement with Kansas, aiming to advance the EV industry in the US, and bring thousands of new jobs to the state.
New CEO takes the helm at the ZKW Group
May 24, 2022
As of May 16, 2022, Dr. Wilhelm Steger has taken over the position as CEO of the ZKW Group.
What does Intel gain from acquiring Tower? – Quite a lot
May 03, 2022
On February 15, Intel officially confirmed that it will acquire Tower Semiconductor, the industry’s ninth largest foundry, for USD 5.4 billion. But, what kind of capacity gain comes with acquiring the ninth biggest player in the field?
Panasonic to set up new battery factory in Japan
February 28, 2022
Panasonic says that its Energy Company will establish a production facility at its Wakayama Factory in western Japan to manufacture new, "4680" lithium-ion batteries for EVs in order to expand its business globally.
Panasonic expands with new Vietnam factory
February 28, 2022
The new factory is currently scheduled to start production of wiring devices and circuit breakers in the spring of 2023.
Intel's acquisition of Tower – two birds with one stone
February 16, 2022
Intel officially confirmed on February 15 that it will acquire Israeli foundry Tower Semiconductor for nearly USD 6 billion, and the deal will likely contribute to the growth of Intel’s foundry business if it closes successfully, TrendForce reports.
TV Shipment to undergo 12.4% YoY decline for 2H21
November 22, 2021
Quarterly TV shipment for 3Q21 reached 52.51 million units, representing an 8.3% QoQ increase but a 14.7% YoY decrease, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
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