Smart Factory: Specialising in SMT Manufacturing, Assembly & Software for Factory Automation
SMT, THT, FATP and beyond
Panasonic provides turnkey solutions for your manufacturing challenges from our portfolio of best-in-class hardware and software products.
Unlock the Future in Manufacturing
AI and Autonomous Factory
Re-live our AI, Autonomous Factory stream as we unveil innovative solutions and case studies from our team, our partners, and our clients. Manufacturers are now accelerating their efforts in response to supply chain disruptions, workforce shortages, and energy costs rise.
Panasonic Connect and SMT Manufacturing
Panasonic is a global leading company offering turnkey solutions for SMT manufacturing. Its portfolio of best-in-class hardware includes laser marking, screen printing, SMT/THT/PTH equipment, odd form component placement as well as FATP solutions. Everything an organisation might need for SMT Manufacturing, SMT Pick and Place and SMT Assembly.
Panasonic Connect and Factory Automation Software
In addition to our SMT equipment, Panasonic also provides software for factory and production line automation. Our specialist solutions can provide overall optimization and modular solutions for production planning & analysis, design & simulation, material management, product changeover and traceability.
Our expertise is based on more than 100 years of manufacturing and engineering experience creating our own products. As a result, manufacturing is at the heart of everything we do and offer trusted technology and innovation as your partner for a connected future.
The connected and autonomous factory
The autonomous factory of the future hinges on smart, interconnected systems. Panasonic is at the forefront of this revolution, offering SMT Equipment and process management solutions that streamline every aspect of production, from material arrival to final assembly.
Our software and enterprise integration services are designed to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and traceability throughout your supply chain – all backed by our world-class service and maintenance network.
Keys to Digitalisation
The connected and autonomous factory
In order to build up an autonomous factory, each process and production step needs to be automated and planned wisely. All layers of the factory need to be connected and harmonized to improve operational equipment efficiency, productivity, and achieve overall traceability across the supply chain. Production planning is the first step: From incoming material to SMT process management and process traceability the production process needs to be coordinated and analyzed. Enterprise integration plays an important role in the planning process. Last, maintenance management is an essential part of the connected factory.
Connect to the Factory of Tomorrow
Your Smart Factory. Our SMT and software solutions.
Made in Japan
World-leading Panasonic technology with over 100 years of engineering know-how as a manufacturer, SMT equipment and solutions provider.
In-house created software
Best-in-class Panasonic Software created in-house as a tailor-made dynamic solution to your manufacturing challenges.
Trusted Service & Maintenance
Trusted Panasonic Service offering many different services from spare parts, individual maintenance and refurbishment programs of SMT equipment all over the world. Providing first-class support, machine & software training.
SMT Equipment: Stencil Printers
High-quality, reliable screen-printing technology for producing any assembly.
- Short cycle times
- Freely programmable printing table
- Hybrid print head
- Robust design
Product
NPM-GP/L
Screen printer with various automation functions, line solutions, and other features to maintain stable high quality printing Automation of model changeover and other operations during production, together with appropriately timed maintenance based on equipment condition monitoring, contributes to increased production time. In addition, various functions to realize high quality printing, stable printing by responding to 5M changes, and M2M (Machine to Machine) with solder inspection equipment reduce defect losses.
Product
SPV
Printer with built-in PCB sorting function to realize ultra-high speed tact time Ultra high-speed tact: This screen-printer achieves a cycle time of 10 seconds. Built-in PCB sorting function enables the machine to accommodate various line layouts of customers.
Product
SPV-DC
Compact screen printer with high efficiency production and dual lanes Highly efficient production and dual lanes are realized in a compact size, providing the best functionality for your production configuration.
SMT Equipment: Placement Machines
Best-in-class placement solutions from entry-level to more complex requirements for any mix, any volume, any time smart manufacturing.
- Intelligent feeders
- Wide range of components
- Component detection
Product
NPM-GW
Modular mounter with wide range of components/PCBs compatibility The basic performance of this modular mounter has been improved by renewing the core units, such as the placement head and recognition camera. It now supports a wide range of components and various components supply configurations, and can also handle larger PCBs. It also supports various automation and manpower-saving functions, including the Auto Setting Feeder (ASF), which automates the components supply operation, to flexibly meet the requirements of each mounting site.
Product
NPM-GH
Modular placement machine with high productivity and placement accuracy This modular mounter achieves both high productivity and high accuracy by improving the basic performance of key units such as the placement head and recognition camera. It is compatible with a wide range of components and a variety of supply units layouts. It also supports a variety of automation and labor-saving functions, including the Auto Setting Feeder (ASF), which automates parts supply work, to flexibly meet the demands of each mounting site.
Product
NPM-W2
Highly versatile production modular This highly versatile model supports a variety of components and supply forms. The machine configuration is 2 head which can install the inspection head and dispensing head, and the component supply section can be installed 30-slot feeder cart and tray feeders cart to support a variety of components. In addition, it supports a variety of automation and manpower saving functions, including the Auto Setting Feeder (ASF), which automates components feeding operations, to flexibly meet the demands of each mounting site.
Product
NPM-DX
Achieving High Productivity, High Quality and Manpower Saving This is a modular mounter to achieve both high productivity and high precision. The machine configuration is 4 heads and 4 feeder carts, and achieves high productivity while allowing the placement of up to 136 different types of components. In addition, it supports a variety of automation and manpower saving functions, including the Auto Setting Feeder (ASF), which automates components feeding operations, to flexibly meet the demands of each mounting site.
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Insertion Machines for PTH and THT
Panasonic's insertion platforms for radial and axial processes with high density and high speed. PTH / THT (Pin Through Hole / Through Hole Technology) solutions.
- High, reliable placement capacity
- Exceptionally wide range of components
- Component detection
- Tool changes
Product
AV132
High speed Axial Lead Component Insertion Machine AV132 for high productivity with High speed insertion of 0.12 s / component , sequential component supply system and vertical automated feederThis is a high speed axial lead component insertion machine that inserts axial components and jumper wires at high speed (0.12 s/component).A sequential system has been adopted in the component supply unit to improve the operation rate.
Product
RG131/RG131-S
High density radial lead component insertion machine for high quality and high production with our company's unique insertion methodThis high density radial lead component insertion machine achieves high productivity with our company's unique guide pin method and component supply section of sequence system.
Product
RL132
High speed radial lead component insertion machine for for high efficiency and high quality production with high-speed insertion of 0.14s/ component This is a high-speed radial component insertion machine that achieves high productivity with the electronic component lead chuck system and the sequential component supply system.
Product
NPM-VF
Innovating PCB assembly process via automation of odd-form components insertion This is a odd-form component insertion machine that realizes high productivity by automating manual insertion of odd-form components.It supports various types of odd-form components with various head and feeder configurations. The cameras scan PCB holes and component orientation to achieve high insertion reliability. The clinch function (optional) prevents protrusion of components and improves solder strength after flow to achieve high-quality insertion of odd-form components.
FATP & UA3P
In final assembly, test & pack areas manual work and processes are often still in use. In those areas high failure rates and a quite low level of traceability are weak points in several production floors. Our solutions help to get full control of the production floor including all non-Panasonic systems.
Product
NPM-VF
Innovating PCB assembly process via automation of odd-form components insertion This is a odd-form component insertion machine that realizes high productivity by automating manual insertion of odd-form components.It supports various types of odd-form components with various head and feeder configurations. The cameras scan PCB holes and component orientation to achieve high insertion reliability. The clinch function (optional) prevents protrusion of components and improves solder strength after flow to achieve high-quality insertion of odd-form components.
Software for Manufacturing
Every production expansion or capacity adjustment should be based on data. For this purpose, it is not only necessary to gather data, but also to process it. To this end, we offer appropriate software solutions, regardless of whether our customers are medium-sized EMS service providers or internationally active concerns.
Product
PanaCIM-EE Gen2: line management system
This software resolves challenges at each level—Edge, Line, and Floor—necessary for production execution. PanaCIM consists of multiple modules, allowing module selection tailored to customer needs.
Product
Adaptive Process Control
Feedback control (APC-FB) This function statistically processes the solder measurement results from the 3D solder inspection device and sends feedback to the printer to correct the positional displacement of land and solder to the correct position. This stabilizes the printing quality automatically since the feedback value can be set arbitrarily utilizing Panasonic’s know-how accumulated over many years.
Feedforward control (APC-FF) This function sends feedback of the center of gravity position of the solder for each mounting circuit from the 3D solder inspection device to the mounting machine, maximizing the self-alignment effect during reflow by aligning the mounting position with the solder center of gravity. Panasonic’s many years of know-how enables stable production of good products.
Mounter Feedback control (APC-MFB2) This measures the post-mounting displacement of the mounted components with the visual inspection equipment (AOI) and sends the feedback of the correction amount to each nozzle of the mounting machine. This function automatically corrects equipment variations and maintains accurate mounting at the correct position. The target components have expanded to include chip components and components with leads, bottom termination components and connectors, etc., making this useful for a wide range of products.
Product
iLNB: line management system
In order to support productivity, quality control, and process methods in mounting production, it is necessary to control and manage the entire line as a whole, including not only Panasonic equipment but also equipment from other manufacturers. iLNB achieves this through various communication methods with equipment from other manufacturers.
Product
NPM-DGS: line management system
With production data creation for Panasonic SMT machines and printers as the basic function, various challenges encountered during production data creation are resolved through multiple optional functions.
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Smart Factory in action
Flexible and modular SMT machines for any mix, any volume.
SMT Equipment: Pick and Place Machines
As well as a low-maintenance, robust machine, the European market requires a high degree of flexibility in manufacturing to implement a wide range of applications. Depending on the configuration, these range from very small batches which require a high degree of flexibility to high placement capacities.
SMT Equipment: Feeding Solutions
Highly flexible thanks to intelligent feeder systems Panasonic’s placement systems can accommodate up to 160 feeders depending on machine type, production order and the tape widths used. Thanks to their robust construction, they are designed for use over long periods. Feeders can be mounted at different positions on the machine.
Software Solutions
The collection and analysis of data is based on software solutions that we use in our own production plants worldwide. A variety of solutions are available to enable intelligent partial planning of electronics production right up to the complete control of all manufacturing processes, including the preceding and subsequent steps.
Panasonic Factory Automation Services
Technical support for Panasonic and partner equipment, general maintenance, and training, with the goal of making the best use of the equipment in your process.
Services for equipment and processes
Panasonic offers services, spare parts, and customized solutions to meet your needs. With headquarters in São José dos Campos – SP and Manaus – AM, we provide complete training infrastructure and a parts inventory.
Equipment training
We offer training on our solutions at our training centers in São José dos Campos and Manaus.
Panasonic Campus Munich
Experience the latest Smart Factory Solutions
Experience the latest Smart Factory Solutions and see our SMT machines in action.
On more than 6000 sqm, we showcase a variety of supply chain solutions to touch and feel. The video series "Creating the Supply Chain of Tomorrow" highlights the experience and solutions. From smart factory and manufacturing, logistics and warehousing as well as retail, together we create the future of supply chain.
Discover our technical centers, laboratories, and service facilities that provide a unique insight into the customized world of Panasonic.
Our Partners
Our Smart Factory team cooperates closely with partners around the world to benefit customers in many regions.
Your SMT Manufacturing Q&A
In SMT (Surface Mount Technology) manufacturing, electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits are mounted directly onto the surface of the PCB, as opposed to older methods like THT (Through-hole technology) where components are not placed but inserted into holes on the board. Panasonic offers both SMT machines and THT machines for production.
Panasonic offers a wide range of SMT Equipment for electronics manufacturing, including SMT Manufacturing machines, SMT Pick and Place and SMT Assembly. In more detail, we offer:
Stencil Printing: Applying solder paste onto the PCB through a stencil, defining the areas where components will be placed.
Component Pick and Place: Automated machines pick up components from reels or trays and precisely place them onto the solder paste on the PCB according to the design.
Insertion Machines: Panasonic’s insertion platforms for radial and axial processes with high density and high speed. PTH / THT (Pin Through Hole / Through Hole Technology) solutions.
Final assembly, test & packaging (FATP): Panasonic Guided Manual Assembly supports production processes where manual placement is still in use to reduce errors and improve efficiency.
Software Solutions: Every production expansion or capacity adjustment should be based on data. For this purpose, it is not only necessary to gather data, but also to process it. To this end, we offer appropriate software solutions.
The NPM G Series is a new platform that brings together four technologies into a single offering that minimizes the reliance on the traditional 5M (Human, Machine, Material, Method, Measurement) method that many production sites still use. The NPM G Series incorporates:
NPM-GP/L screen printing machine with automatic printing process functions can automatically implement production line changes.
NPM-GH modular mounter with industry-leading mounting accuracy.
Auto Setting Feeder (ASF) for the automatic supply of mounting components, an industry first. The ASF can automatically peel back the cover on surface-mount component tape between 4mm and 104mm wide.
APC-5M system for Adaptive Process Control (APC) tracks the correct placement of components based on the solder printing position and transfers feedback to the stencil printer in case of misalignment.
Please find our software overview here: Smart Factory - SMT, THT, FATP and beyond | Panasonic Connect
Yes, in our Smart Factory Training and Demo center in Munich, equipment can be demonstrated. Please register here: Visit Campus Munich | Panasonic Connect
The G-Series combines AI and automation to immediately respond to customer supply and demand changes through continuous, autonomous updates and offers flexibility and customisable options to address production needs, to make autonomous factories a reality.
The NPM-X series from Panasonic fulfils the requirements of current and future high mix/low volume placement concepts. Panasonic’s NPM-X series provides numerous state-of-the-art options for these requirement profiles, which make tailor-made solutions for efficient placement possible: be it a single or double lane transport system, one, two or four placement heads with up to 16 vacuum nozzles, a wide variety of feeder and tray systems, and standard and special nozzles. Various options are available to users for perfect prototyping, highly flexible small series production or cycle time-optimized high-performance placement.
The range of services is rounded off by state-of-the-art functions for the automated optimization of the placement process and a line control system with the iLNB line computer which can be used for the entire line.
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