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Panasonic Energy opens new battery R&D hub in Osaka, Japan

PUBT·09/16/2026 06:04:46
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Panasonic Energy opens new battery R&D hub in Osaka, Japan
  • Panasonic Holdings launched Energy Innovation Square, a lithium-ion battery R&D hub in Kadoma, Osaka, to speed automotive, data center development.
  • Site consolidates dispersed development and prototyping, targeting over 15% shorter lead times from reduced transportation.
  • Facility brings about 500 staff into cell planning, technology development, analysis; combined with Suminoe site totals about 800.
  • Panasonic Energy targets doubling development efficiency by FY2031 versus FY2024, aiming to accelerate next-generation batteries into mass production.
  • Processes will be deployed across manufacturing in Japan, Nevada, Kansas, supporting global scale-up and production competitiveness.


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