BANGKOK -- Panasonic announced the opening of an innovation center in Bangkok, the company’s factory automation showroom in Southeast Asia, aimed at showcasing its manufacturing technologies and equipment.

The Panasonic Solution & Innovation Center Thailand showcases the company’s suite of manufacturing technologies such as auto-insertion and surface mount machines. It features the OEM's latest chip mounter and welding machine, and peripheral equipment from other partners which include component tower and inspection machines. This synergy highlights the importance of network compatibility and technological interconnectedness; and their contribution to the success of Industry 4.0 and IoT-supported manufacturing line. The center is operated and managed by Panasonic Industrial Devices Sales (Thailand).

At the center, customers can experience actual manufacturing process of printed circuit board and welding machines by bringing their own materials and electronic components for trial production. The center is also equipped with a seminar hall and conference room to facilitate technical seminars and events relating to factory automation. Through these approaches, the center aims to maximize its value for customers.

Panasonic also opened a FA showroom in Chicago, in July.

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