Sep 06, 2019

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August 2019 TOP 5 Engagement

Our August highlights are reflective of our innovative technologies that are creating social values in education, mobility, provision of clean water, etc.

No. 1 - Tanzania and Thailand Won the Grand Prixs in Panasonic KWN Global Contest 2019 - Posted on August 7, 2019

Source: https://news.panasonic.com/global/topics/2019/70827.html

Congratulations Tanzania and Thailand! The Kid Witness News Global Contest 2019 was held to support children's education through video production, & youth teams from the two countries took home the Grand Prix.

- Related Videos:
Grand Prix: Ordinary Days (Tanzania) https://youtu.be/na5mw_YPeos
Grand Prix: Sport for Living https://youtu.be/JAjkHgfa7FA
Best K-Factor Award: Sunshine after Rain (Malaysia) https://youtu.be/HmdURspeuEA
Best Teamwork Award: Shiro and the Furoshiki (Japan) https://youtu.be/lXwbov69i6Q
Best Viewpoint Award: I'm Okay (U.S.A) https://youtu.be/vchUeahA-KU
Best Entertainment Award: Treasure (Malaysia) https://youtu.be/5d_HSI6oyzs

- Related Websites:
KWN Global Contest 2019: https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/kwn/contest2019.html
KWN Global: http://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/kwn.html
KWN Global on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PanasonicKWN.Global/
Panasonic's Corporate Citizenship Activities: https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/sustainability/citizenship.html

- Related News:
National Winners from 12 Countries selected for Panasonic KWN Global Contest 2019 (Jul 12, 2019): https://news.panasonic.com/global/topics/2019/70106.html
Thailand and U.S.A Won the Grand Prixs in Panasonic KWN Global Contest 2018 (Aug 03, 2018): https://news.panasonic.com/global/topics/2018/59990.html National Winners from 16 Countries and Regions Selected for Panasonic KWN Global Contest 2018 (Jul 12, 2018): https://news.panasonic.com/global/topics/2018/59417.html

No. 2 - Utah Department of Transportation Announces Partnership with Panasonic to Build "Smart Roadways" Data Network - Posted on August 1, 2019

Source: https://na.panasonic.com/us/news/utah-department-transportation-announces-partnership-panasonic-build-smart-roadways-data

We're working with Utah Department Of Transportation to develop America's most advanced transportation data network! See how smart roadways help move people in Utah better, faster and more effectively.

- Related Websites:
Panasonic USA: https://na.panasonic.com/us/
Utah Department Of Transportation: https://www.udot.utah.gov/main/

- Related News:
Blog about intelligent transportation in Utah: https://news.panasonic.com/global/topics/2018/56956.html

No. 3 - As a Measure Against Heat, the "Green Aircon Flex" Will Be Installed at Venues Where 4 Sporting Competitions Will Be Organized This Summer - Posted on August 19, 2019

Source: https://news.panasonic.com/global/topics/2019/70876.html

Don't let the unrelenting summer heat stop you from watching your favorite athletes at sporting stadiums! Our Green Aircon Flex has been installed to mitigate heat.

- Related Videos:
Shelters with Green Air-conditioners: https://youtu.be/nGU5Gl3B1vA
The "Green Air Conditioner" Demonstration Experiment in Tokyo, Japan: https://youtu.be/v1CS26muoCA
Insights of "Air Inventions", Panasonic Design at Milan Design Week 2018 - Designer Interview: https://youtu.be/33xDcg3_Amk

- Related News:
Panasonic's "Air Inventions" Wins Best Technology - Milano Design Award 2018 at Milano Salone (Apr 20, 2018): https://news.panasonic.com/global/topics/2018/57048.html
Keeping Bus Stops Cool! - Demonstration Experiment of the "Green Air Conditioner" in Fujisawa SST (Aug 04, 2017): https://news.panasonic.com/global/topics/2017/49207.html Hospitality Solutions for 2020 and Beyond - From Wonder Japan Solutions 2017 - (Feb 19, 2017): https://news.panasonic.com/global/topics/2017/46104.html

No. 4 - ATOUN Systematizes the Point-of-Care Usage of Wearable Robots Through a Year of Studies - Posted on August 5, 2019

Source: https://news.panasonic.com/global/topics/2019/70659.html

A Panasonic family company ATOUN will provide its wearable robots for point-of-care usage after a year-long study on their utility in nursing-care facilities.

- Related Videos:
ATOUN Makes CES2019 Debut with Powered Wear MODEL Y and HIMICO: https://youtu.be/_029aJLzL1c

- Related Website:
ATOUN Inc.: http://atoun.co.jp/
- ATOUN MODEL Y: http://atoun.co.jp/products/atoun-model-y

- Related News:
JAL Ground Service and ATOUN to Introduce "Powered Wear" to Support Airport and Cargo Personnel (Feb 12, 2019): http://atoun.co.jp/releases/jal
ATOUN to Make CES Debut with 'MODEL Y' Exoskeleton (Dec 28, 2018): https://news.panasonic.com/global/topics/2018/64460.html ATOUN Introduces the Powered Wear "ATOUN MODEL Y" into the Food Recycling Business (August 9, 2018): https://news.panasonic.com/global/topics/2018/60182.html

No. 5 - Panasonic's Cumulative Water Pump Production in Indonesia Tops 30 Million Units - Posted on August 8, 2019

Source: https://news.panasonic.com/global/press/data/2019/08/en190808-2/en190808-2.html

We've manufactured 30 million water pumps in Indonesia since 1988! Discover the history behind this milestone and how we're contributing to improving living standards through the water supply business

- Related Website:
PT. Panasonic Gobel Indonesia's Water Pump Lineup (in Indonesian): https://www.panasonic.com/id/consumer/home-appliances/water-pumps.html

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