Panasonic Connect publishes case study on delivery of its surface mount technology (SMT) equipment to Dixon Technologies, one of India’s largest EMS companies

Contributing to reduce changeover time while achieving high productivity and consistent quality

Tokyo, Japan – Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. announced that it has published a case study on the delivery of its surface mount technology (SMT) equipment to Dixon Technologies (India) Limited, one of India’s largest electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and design manufacturing companies. The installed equipment contributed to solving key challenges in high-volume manufacturing by achieving both high productivity and consistent quality.

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Dixon Technologies plays a vital role in promoting the “Make in India” initiative, contributing significantly to the transformation of India into a global manufacturing hub. To sustain its rapid growth, the introduction of advanced equipment became essential, as the company faced challenges in balancing high productivity with consistent quality. Their previous systems had limitations in mounting speed, line efficiency, and especially in changeover time for high-volume product categories. Dixon sought a highly reliable solution that could support rapid production expansion without compromising quality.

Panasonic Connect’s SMT solutions met Dixon’s requirements for high-speed mounting suitable for large-scale mobile device production, production stability, automation, rapid product changeover, and ongoing operator training. The decision was further supported by the company’s strong technical support structure. In addition to offering excellent reliability, mounting accuracy, and operability, Panasonic Connect’s dedicated technical team provided proposals that improved product quality and overall line utilization—key factors in the adoption.

Dixon Technologies manufactures a wide range of products, resulting in frequent model changeovers. With Panasonic Connect’s equipment, changeover times have been significantly shortened, greatly improving equipment efficiency. Previously, changeovers on other manufacturers’ machines took approximately 60 minutes, but this has now been reduced to 15 minutes, contributing to lower downtime and reduced overall costs.

Following installation, substantial improvements were seen in line throughput, mounting accuracy, and equipment utilization rates. Faster changeovers resulted in significant reductions in downtime and improvements in product quality. Panasonic Connect’s software and predictive maintenance capabilities also contributed to enhanced quality.

Panasonic Connect provides 24/7 support, with engineers stationed on-site to minimize downtime in case of equipment failure. While the supply of spare parts is satisfactory, further improvements are anticipated. Dixon expresses high expectations for Panasonic Connect’s growing presence in India and its leadership in driving industry-wide progress.

Founded in 1993, Dixon Technologies is one of India’s largest EMS companies, providing comprehensive and long-term solutions that include product design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and after-sales services for a wide range of categories such as consumer electronics, home appliances, lighting, mobile phones, and security systems.

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Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. was established on April 1, 2022 as part of the Panasonic Group’s switch to an operating company system. With roughly 29,700 employees worldwide and annual sales of JPY1,333.2 billion the company plays a central role in the growth of the Panasonic Group’s B2B solutions business and provides new value to its customers by combining advanced hardware, intelligent software solutions, and a wealth of knowledge in industrial engineering accumulated in its over 100-year history. The company’s purpose is to “Change Work, Advance Society, Connect to Tomorrow.” By driving innovation in the supply chain, public services, infrastructure, and entertainment sectors, Panasonic Connect aims to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society and to ensure well-being for all.