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Contributing to the progress and development of society and
enriching people’s lives through manufacturing
Offering wider & more
comprehensive solutions for life
New Panasonic Group
Ideas from consumers’ viewpoint, ideas that are
practical and useful, ideas that bring surprises and
discoveries, ideas that make people happy, ideas
that are innovative and interesting – ideas for life.
The Panasonic robot-mascot powered by rechargeable EVOLTA batteries completed a two-month-long, 500-kilometre trip from Tokyo to
Kyoto. The seven-inch-tall robot, Mr EVOLTA, weighing just 1 kilogram (standardized metric measurement), is a small green character
made of plastic and carbon fibre with two Panasonic rechargeable EVOLTA batteries on its back, pulling a trailer containing ten more
EVOLTA batteries. Human team mates helped Mr EVOLTA by pushing a device with an infra-red signal which the robot followed and by
stopping once a day to recharge its batteries. Panasonic set this challenge to demonstrate the performance and durability of its new
rechargeable AA batteries made from nickel-metal-hydride. The batteries combine the convenience of a disposable battery with the
performance and cost benefits of a rechargeable battery. Two years ago, Mr EVOLTA, powered by two EVOLTA alkaline batteries,
climbed a 530-metre rope to the top of the Grand Canyon in six hours and 46 minutes. The following year, it finished the 24-hour Le Mans
endurance race of 23.7km and was subsequently recognised in the Guinness World Records for the longest distance covered by a
battery-operated remote control car.
Our extensive range of products
delivers customer satisfaction
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ideas for life … Today and Tomorrow
We Like to Challenge Our Ideas and Products
Panasonic U-Vacua is a high-performance
vacuum insulation panel (VIP) with very
low thermal conductivity that performs
about 20 times better than standard
urethane foam. U-Vacua’s improved
performance saves space while increasing
the energy efficiency of refrigeration
applications, home appliances, buildings,
and any products that require low energy
loss from heat transfer. It is powerful
enough to make a snowman survive in a
hot sauna for 24 hours. We have tested it.
U-Vacua Technology
Beside being a world leader in state-of-art
in-flight entertainment and communication
systems manufacture, Panasonic Avionics
has teamed up with Lufthansa to provide
passengers with in-flight broadband
connectivity on Lufthansa flights.
Passengers will be able to use their own
devices, such as laptops and smart
phones, to wirelessly connect to the
Internet – to browse, access social media
sites, send/receive e-mails and more.
Connected at 35,000 Feet
Just Like on the Ground
Toughbooks are, like the name indicates,
perfect companion to conditions that
require durability and liability. With a
rugged build, they are also the choice for
the German skijump team, which uses
them in various weather conditions – from
rain to -20°C temperatures.
Built for Extreme Conditions
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Energy products - Sollar cells, batteries
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Strong businesses in Commercial and Industrial
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equipment and devices
Panasonic Corporation
Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd.
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
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Wide range of products, electrical appliances,
business systems, residential, BtoB, healthcare
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Cutting-edge technologies
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Management infrastructures including sales platforms
Panasonic Group Technology
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