Industrial

The solar energy market is rapidly expanding as governments, organizations, and households increasingly adopt renewable energy in response to the climate crisis. This growth includes widespread installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels and the integration of battery energy storage systems (ESS) to maximize financial returns and ensure consistent clean energy availability, even when it's not sunny.

Panasonic’s Energy Management relays can be controlled in ways that help not only make products safer by generating less heat but also fewer allow for reduced power losses through lower coil holding techniques. Explore and discover some of the ways in which these relays can be controlled with less power using optimal circuit design methods.

Relays and contactors are electrically operated switches intended for both switching of loads and controlling electrical circuits. Functionally, relays and contactors fulfill the same role in a circuit which is to provide isolation between a control circuit and an output circuit. Inherent advantages such as small size, PCB mount capability, and low cost allow engineers to replace contactors with relays in several applications.

Panasonic’s industry-leading Tough Contact construction offers the opportunity to design very durable Connectors for extremely tough and rugged applications, even applications that need to satisfy extreme environmental conditions. Able to withstand physical impact, Tough Contact Connectors are resistant to dust, dirt, and solder flux, and are resistant against corrosive gases.

The evolution of Industry 4.0 has created a demand to further introduce factory automation by adding more connectivity, communication, safety, and automation. These factors relating to manufacturing improvement are met through the integrations of new technologies such as IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and cloud computing to enhance the system’s capabilities.  

Present-day digital thermostats have evolved into smart, connected thermostats that are becoming more cost-effective as well as easier to use. With an upgrade in power, size and cost, designers can implement PhotoMOS® technology rather than the previous designs that relied on electromechanical relays.

A latching relay is an electromechanical switch commonly selected when the operator must control (either switch off or amplify) a large amount of current flow. It will remain in the last position it was when last powered, whereas a non-latching relay will return to its typical position. While latching and non-latching relays share many similarities in design and function, their significant differences allow each type to be more suitable for separate applications.

Choosing the right PIR Sensor based on application requirements may not always be so simple. PIR Sensors suitable for low power applications require a low current consumption, whereas PIR Sensors for line power applications would need a standard current consumption. Learn more about PIR Sensors' operating principle, current consumption, output, and lens options available from Panasonic.

The enhancement of electrical components is directly proportional to the growing need for higher-performing Semiconductor test equipment. As components become more diversified in their capabilities, production volumes increase and down-sizing occurs, the demand for higher functioning Relays is required.

"the big rethink" Podcast Episode 20 Discusses Flexible Electronics And Wearable Applications With Mr. Nick DeGaetano from Panasonic Industrial’s New Business Development Team.

Introducing "the big rethink", a tough and at times, a bold conversation on the future of innovation and what we can expect as work changes.  Hosted by Panasonic TOUGHBOOK’s Barry Ross, Episode 20: What Do Smart Clothing & Foldable Phones Have In Common? features a candid conversation with Mr.