Sponsored content by ESSEGI AUTOMATION JUST FLOW INTO THE MAGIC FAST-PACED WORLD OF PCB PRODUCTION With extensive experience in automated storage systems, ESSEGI AUTOMATION offers a unique perspective on electronics production. Our intelligent warehouse solutions optimize material flow and data exchange, ensuring real-time responsiveness and higher efficiency across SMT and THT assembly processes.
Panasonic Industry to double circuit board material production September 17, 2025 Panasonic Industry says it plans to double the production capacity of its MEGTRON multi-layer circuit board materials over the next five years to meet growing demand from AI server and ICT infrastructure markets.
Panasonic invests €320M, reopens heat pump factory in Czech Republic September 04, 2025 The fully upgraded and expanded giga factory in Pilsen, Czech Republic, will be capable of producing up to 1.4 million indoor and outdoor heat pump units per year from 2030 onwards, for supply throughout Europe.
Panasonic begins mass production at new EV battery factory in Kansas July 16, 2025 Panasonic Energy has begun mass production of ‘2170’ cells — a type of cylindrical lithium-ion battery — at the Kansas factory. The facility is expected to create up to 4,000 direct jobs and 8,000 jobs in total.
Incap continues to upgrade its SMT technology in the UK May 27, 2025 EMS provider Incap Electronics UK says it has completed the second phase of its SMT production lines upgrade at its facility in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Sponsored content by SMT Renting & Panasonic Automation in Focus: Panasonic Software and SMT Renting Drive Kemptron’s Smart Factory Integration Kemptron Oy has taken a major step toward full factory automation with a complete solution delivered by SMT Renting and SMT House — covering everything from the turnkey Panasonic SMT line to the fully integrated automated warehouse system from Neotel Technology. Panasonic’s software platform seamlessly connects the production line with the warehouse solution from Neotel, enabling real-time material flow and boosting efficiency and autonomy. The entire setup was financed through SMT Renting’s flexible model, offering Kemptron a low-risk path to state-of-the-art manufacturing.
Sponsored content by SMT Renting & Panasonic Automation in Focus: Panasonic Software and SMT Renting Drive Kemptron’s Smart Factory Integration Kemptron Oy has taken a major step toward full factory automation with a complete solution delivered by SMT Renting and SMT House — covering everything from the turnkey Panasonic SMT line to the fully integrated automated warehouse system from Neotel Technology. Panasonic’s software platform seamlessly connects the production line with the warehouse solution from Neotel, enabling real-time material flow and boosting efficiency and autonomy. The entire setup was financed through SMT Renting’s flexible model, offering Kemptron a low-risk path to state-of-the-art manufacturing.
Europe’s patent landscape: stable, but no breakthrough April 25, 2025 In 2023, the European Patent Office (EPO) received a record number of patent applications from companies, research institutions, and individual inventors alike — a total of 199,275. So, did 2024 break that record? Not quite. Still, the data shows that innovation activity in Europe remains at a consistently high level.
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.
Sponsored content by TME Transfer Multisort Elektronik 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.
Sponsored content by endrich GmbH 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.
Sponsored content by TME Transfer Multisort Elektronik Sp. z o.o. High Service Distributor of the Year 2023 award from Panasonic A prestigious award from a leading manufacturer.
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.
Sponsored content by Maynards Europe GmbH 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.
Sponsored content by SMTconnect 2023 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.