Panasonic Develops an Automatic Dismantling System for Covers of Air Conditioner Outdoor Units to Improve the Recycling Process of Home Appliances

Osaka, Japan - Panasonic Holdings Corporation (PHD) today announced that its Manufacturing Innovation Division, in collaboration with Panasonic Eco Technology Kanto Co., Ltd. (PETEC Kanto) and Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, has developed an automatic dismantling system for the covers of air conditioner outdoor units, as a part of its circular economy activities. The system includes automatic dismantling equipment that uses robots to dismantle the covers of air conditioner outdoor units, and a dismantling database that stores information required for dismantling.