➀ Panasonic has developed an AI of its founder Kōnosuke Matsushita using 3,000 recordings and writings. ➁ The AI is designed to embody Matsushita's management philosophies and assist in business decisions. ➂ The project aims to preserve Matsushita's legacy and provide insights into his management style.
Recent #Panasonic news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Panasonic has introduced a new Bluetooth and Matter module, the PAN B511-1C, built around Nordic's nRF54L15 chip.
➁ The module features a 128MHz Arm Cortex-M33 microcontroller, 1.5Mbyte of non-volatile Rram, and 256kbyte of ram, with built-in antenna and various interfaces.
➂ It is scheduled for production in June and is certified for multiple regulatory standards. The module is available in three versions and supports a wide range of applications.
➀ The 2024 European EtherCAT Plug Fest, organized by the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG), was hosted by Panasonic at their Customer Experience Centre in Ottobrunn near Munich. The event attracted 55 participants from 23 different manufacturers. They tested the interoperability of their devices, analyzed device behavior, shared implementation tips, and discussed technical questions with experts. ETG experts were present to support knowledge transfer. The EtherCAT Plug Fests are regularly held in Europe, Japan, Korea, and North America. ➁ The event aims to support the EtherCAT community by exchanging ideas and knowledge. The more devices tested for interoperability, the better for the technology's adoption. ➂ Future dates for EtherCAT Plug Fests are available at www.ethercat.org/events.
➀ Panasonic Life Solutions India introduces a suite of factory automation solutions including the GM1 Motion Controller and MINAS A7 Servo Systems to enhance industrial efficiency. ➁ These solutions are designed for industries like semiconductor manufacturing and electronics, promising improved precision and integration with Industry 4.0 standards. ➂ The HL-G2 Series Laser Sensors offer high accuracy and rapid measurement capabilities, crucial for quality control and robotic applications.
1. Panasonic introduces the HL-G2 series of high-accuracy laser measurement sensors with a resolution up to 0.5µm. 2. The sensors feature an integrated controller, suitable for dispenser control and predictive maintenance. 3. They support EtherNet/IP communication and offer real-time configuration with the PC-based 'Configuration Tool' software.
1. Panasonic introduces PAN-MaX, a multi-tier Matter Certificate Service to simplify Matter enablement for smart home devices. 2. The service includes PKI infrastructure, programming business logic, and device certification. 3. PAN-MaX offers different service levels (Silver, Gold, Diamond) to cater to various customer needs and project volumes.
1. Panasonic is supporting a development program by ETH Zurich students to create a robot for asteroid exploration. 2. The robot, named SpaceHopper, features a three-legged design to navigate the low-gravity conditions of asteroids using controlled leaps. 3. Panasonic's contribution includes providing optimal battery solutions for the robot's tests in low gravity environments.