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Panasonic India introduces nanoe™ X technology that inhibits 99.99% of adhered COVID-19 virus*

Nov 19, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #COVID-19, #Mr. Manish Sharma, #nanoe™ X technology, #Panasonic Air Conditioners, #Panasonic India and South Asia, #Suguru Takamatsu

Expanding on its solutions approach and offering viable and secure resolutions against COVID-19, Panasonic India, a leading diversified technology company, introduced “nanoe™ X” technology – an advanced purification technology that is capable of inhibiting 99.99% bacteria and viruses, including the novel coronavirus. The technology, developed by Panasonic Corporation, has received verification from a global contract research organisation in France, Texcell, for the inhibitory effects of the nanoe™ X technology with the benefits of hydroxyl radicals on the novel coronavirus (SAR-CoV-2)*. This technology will shortly be available with Panasonic Air Conditioners.

The nanoe™ X technology, also known as nature’s detergent, cleans and deodorises the air by producing nano-sized hydroxyl radicals (also known as OH radicals). These effectively inhibit the growth of certain pollutants such as allergens, bacteria, viruses, moulds, odours, and certain hazardous substances. The technology addresses possible risks associated with pathogenic microorganisms, intending to create cleaner and safer environments for people around the world. The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) of the current global pandemic is one such new type of virus, and testing with Texcell has now confirmed that the nanoe™ X has an inhibitory effect on the adhered SARS-CoV-2*.

Commenting on the launch of the new technology, Mr. Manish Sharma, President and CEO, Panasonic India and South Asia said, “Panasonic has been developing advanced technologies over the years to deliver the best to our consumers across the globe. Our nanoe™ X technology demonstrates the commitment of making products that have been effective and efficient, especially when every country worldwide is reeling under the disruption caused by the COVID-19. In the coming time, this technology will be launched in our Air Conditioners aiding consumers in attaining an active defence against bacteria and viruses. At Panasonic, we, are driven by the vision of creating healthy indoor spaces and environments, and the development of nanoe™ X is a breakthrough innovation that is setting new benchmarks towards this endeavour.”

Suguru Takamatsu, Divisional Head – Consumers Sales Division, Panasonic India said, “We are really excited about this breakthrough. We are in the final stage of rolling out our new range of Air Conditioners with nanoe™ X technology. Along with COVID 19, this technology will also help inhibit the growth of certain pollutants such as allergens, bacteria, viruses, moulds, odours, and certain hazardous substances. With deteriorating air quality we hope to help our consumers live healthier and better lives with Panasonic.”

Texcell is a global contract research organization that specializes in viral testings, viral clearance, immunoprofiling and R&D or GMP cell banking, for your R&D, GClP, GLP and GMP projects. With more than 30 years of experience and roots within the Pasteur Institute in Paris, Texcell has long-recognized expertise in viral testing with a broad range of protocols for the detection of adventitious agents. Texcell is the first spin-off of the Pasteur Institute of Paris created in 1997.

The testing on nanoe™ X  was carried out in a closed environment containing the adhered novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), with and without exposure to nanoe™ X. The results have verified that the adhered novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) activity is inhibited to the extent of 99.99% in two hours when exposed to nanoe™ X device installed at 15cm from the floor in the 45L enclosed test box

Panasonic has been conducting research on this technology over the past 20 years since 1997, and has verified its effectiveness in a variety of areas, including inhibiting pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses) and allergens, breaking down PM 2.5 components that have adverse effects on the human body*1.

Panasonic will continue to pursue the potential of nanoe™ X technology to address possible risks associated with air pollution such as new pathogenic microorganisms, with the aim of creating healthy environments for people around the world.

 *For reference :

Testing of the inhibitory effect of nanoe™ X on the adhered novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)

Overview

A comparative verification was conducted in a 45L test space containing the adhered novel coronavirus

(SARS-CoV-2) with and without exposure to nanoe™ X.

Results

Over 99.99% of the adhered novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) activity was inhibited within 2 hours.

Note: This verification was designed to generate basic research data on the effects of nanoe™ X on adhered novel coronavirus in laboratory conditions different from those found in living spaces. It was not designed to evaluate product performance. NanoeTM- X inhibits activity or growth of viruses but does not prevent infection.

Methodology and data

Organisation      ：Texcell (France)

Subject                 ：Adhered Novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2）

Device                  ：nanoe™ X device

Test Volume : 45L enclosed box (400mm×350mm×350mm)

Method：

– nanoeTM X device is installed at 15cm from the floor in the 45L test space.

– A piece of gauze saturated SARS-CoV-2 virus solution was placed in a petri dish and exposed to nanoeTM X for a predetermined time.

– The virus infectious titer was measured and used to calculate the inhibition rate.

Results data

Test subject Inhibition rate* Capacity Hours
SARS-CoV-2 99.99% 45L 2 hours

Notes:

 *1: Main releases on verification cases

– May 12, 2009：Positive effects of charged water particles on viruses, bacteria, and agricultural chemicals have been verified.

– October 20, 2009： The new influenza virus inhibition effect of charged water particles has been verified.

– February 20, 2012：Supression effect of charged water particles on pet-related allergens, bacteria, fungi, and viruses have been verified.

– January 16, 2014：Nano-sized electrostatic atomized water particles effectively breaks down PM2.5 components and inhibits the growth of fungi attached to Yellow Sand.

 *2: January 26, 2012: Virus suppression effect of charged water particles has been verified by the virus clearance test. Co-verified with Charles River Biopharmaceutical Services GmbH, a German testing organization.

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Panasonic gears-up for the festive season, with ‘New Dreams New Celebrations’ offers

Oct 6, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #New Dreams New Celebrations, #panasonic india, #Suguru Takamatsu

National, October 2020: As the festive season dawns upon us, Panasonic India, a leading diversified technology company, launched it’s New Dreams New Celebrations’ offers to make the festive purchases accessible, affordable and durable for the consumers. With this festive bonanza, Panasonic has introduced a slew of exciting offers and promotions on all its electronics, home appliances, beauty and lifestyle products. Available at all authorized Panasonic touchpoints across the country, the offers are valid till 20th November 2020.

Speaking on the festive offer, Suguru Takamatsu, Divisional Head – Consumers Sales Division, Panasonic India said, “At Panasonic, the festival season began with Onam on a positive note signalling a return of consumer demand and we believe this will continue to remain the trend for the upcoming festive season. And through our new festive offers, we aim to benefit consumers by offering a combination of quality products at great pricing along with added rewards which we expect will drive an uptick in demand. We are hopeful that the festive season will help recover the deficit incurred in the last few months due to the pandemic.”

‘New Dreams New Celebrations’ festive offer presents consumers with an opportunity to buy their favourite products at discounted rates and with added benefits. Exciting promotional offers, special finance schemes, cashback offers, warranty benefits, free installations, introduced across categories including Televisions, Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Air-Conditioners, Microwaves, Lumix Cameras, Beauty and lifestyle products, to make this years’ festive season purchases even more delightful and economical for the customers.”

FESTIVE OFFER DETAILS

  •  LED TV – 1+1 warranty and free installation on 32” & above sizes of LED TVs
  • ACs – 1+4 year warranty on inverter PCB and eco tough casing in Air Conditioners and 10-year warranty on the inverter compressor. Installation at just Rs. 699
  • Washing Machines – 2+10 year warranty on the motor on select models. Fixed EMI Options, Free Panasonic Liquid Detergent & Get an MWO @ INR 1999/- + GST on purchase of select models.
  • Refrigerators – 1+9 year compressor warranty along with Cashbacks on special days. Free Panasonic headphones worth INR 4499 on purchase of select models
  • Microwaves – 1+4 year warranty on Magnetron Convection MWO and 1year comprehensive warranty on all MWO models. Assured free gifts such as start-up kit, hair straightener @ INR 290 + GST and a free MWO Online Cookery class
  • Camera- Covid-19 insurance offers upto INR 1 lac on select models along with 2+1year warranty on all models.
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Panasonic India strengthens its 4K TV portfolio, launches 16 new models

Sep 15, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #panasonic india, #Panasonic’s 4K Android portfolio, #Suguru Takamatsu, #Vishal Kanwal

New Delhi, September 15th, 2020: Fueled by the demand to watch rich media content over large screens, Panasonic India – a diversified technology company, today announced its HX range of televisions, manufactured in India. The HX series further strengthens Panasonic’s 4K Android portfolio featuring four new models – HX700, HX635, HX625 and HX450 with screen size ranging from 43-65 inches. Along with HX series, eight new models ranging from 24 inches to 65 inches have also been introduced to cater to the first time buyers.

With over 68+ years of technological prowess, 30 crores+ TV customers across the globe, Panasonic has been consistently enhancing the TV viewing experience for its customers. Panasonic’s new HX range offers a value proposition, delivering an extraordinary cinematic experience to consumers across screen sizes ranging from 43-inches to 65-inches. The pricing of 43 inch models of HX625, HX635 and HX700 start at Rs 42,990 onwards. HS450 and HX450 is available exclusively across our online platforms on Flipkart and Amazon.

Speaking about the new launch, Suguru Takamatsu, Divisional Head, CSD, CE, Panasonic India said, “At Panasonic, we want to make the lives our consumers better, smarter and convenient, at home. Owing to WFH and safety measures, there has been a significant rise in consumption of rich OTT content as consumers seek for theatre-like experience on their televisions, i.e., entertainment-at-home. With the easing of lockdown, metros are witnessing a demand for large screen smart TVs and huge demand is coming from both rurban (rural + urban) markets, with the rise in first-time buyers. Keeping that in mind, we have introduced our new TV range that addresses the demands of our rurban audience, thereby, enhancing the overall viewing experience. This launch is another step towards answering the impeding demand for value-based TV offerings to India.”

Vishal Kanwal, Product Category Chief, CE, Panasonic India said, “Leading the pack, HX700, boasts a Bezel-less design to provide an all-immersive TV viewing experience to customers through a Dolby Vision – for all premium HDR content, along with a built-in home-theatre. While the AccuView Display feature provides a wide-angle view for a greater cinematic experience, the Hexa Chroma Drive function makes HX700 a class apart due to its visually appealing yet balanced screen saturation. The Android-enabled 4K TV features a built-in Google Assistant that not only allows viewers to access unlimited OTT content but also control/Manage the TV through voice. The model is available in screen sizes –  43inches, 55inches and 65inches. In addition, the other three supreme models of the HX series – HX625, HX635 and HX450 (an online exclusive model) – come with advanced audio technology to boost the surround sound experience.”

Additionally, the new models that have been introduced, feature under two categories – introductory (H2 series) and smart (HS series). The H2 series comprising of H200(24 inches) and H201(32 inches) comes with Accu View Display, 16w speaker and glossy black design and the HS range includes five models – HS550(32 inches), HS580(32 inches), HS625(32 inches), HS700(32 and 43 inches) and HS450(40 inches) –an online exclusive model, featuring Hexa Drive for natural colour reproduction and built-in home theatre to maximize the surround sound. HX series comprises of HX625(43 inches), HX635(43 and 55 inches), HX700(43, 55 and 65 inches) and HX450 – an online exclusive model (50 and 58 inches). As a part of its robust omnichannel strategy to drive sales, Panasonic has been continuously working towards upgrading its online and offline channels to provide a better purchase experience to consumers.

Panasonic’s entire new range of televisions is available across all authorized brand owned outlets, retail stores and online platforms.