R&D Organization

The R&D of Panasonic Group is comprised primarily of the parent, Panasonic Holdings Co., Ltd., which engaged in the research and development of company-wide strategies related to technology and Manufacturing, develops advanced technologies from a medium- to long-term perspective, and develops production and elemental technologies, and the “Advanced Development Division” of each operating company, which contributes to the business areas of each operating company. Panasonic Group is advancing global-based R&D in optimal locations in Japan, North America, Europe, and Asia by implementing the R&D system operated by local talents and skills.

Panasonic Group

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

Technology Strategy Group

Corporate R&D Strategy Office

Perovskite Photovoltaics Business Promotion Office

AI & Robotics Research Lab

Business Development Division

Green Transformation Division

Manufacturing Innovation Division

Product Analysis Center

Product Security Center

Intellectual Property Division

R&D Division

Manufacturing Operations Division

Solution Development Division

R&D Division

Field Engineering and Manufacturing Innovation Division

Technology Development Center

Engineering Division

Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd.

Energy Research & Development Center

Panasonic Corporation

Core Technology Development Center

System Technology Development Center

China & Northeast Asia R&D Center

*On December 2, 2024, Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. moved to a management structure in which 80% of its shares are held by funds managed by an affiliate of Apollo Global Management, Inc., and 20% by Panasonic Holdings Corporation. For more information, please refer to the following news release.
https://news.panasonic.com/global/press/en241202-6

**Panasonic Housing Solutions Co., Ltd. became a member of the YKK Group as of April 1, 2026.  For more information, please refer to the news release and official website.
https://news.panasonic.com/global/press/en251117-4 https://panasonic.net/phs/

Global R&D Map

A Map Showing the Locations of Panasonic's R&D Facilities We have R&D facilities in 6 areas: 4 facilities in Europe, 5 facilities in Greater China, 6 facilities in ASEAN, 1 facility in India, 1 facility in North America, and 5 facilities in Japan. Explained in detail below.

Europe

E 1  Panasonic R&D Center Germany, GmbH

E 2  Integrated Digital Service Center

E 3  Panasonic IMEC Center

E 4  Panasonic HVAC Group Europe GmbH Italian Branch


Greater China

C 1  Panasonic R&D Center Suzhou Co., Ltd.

C 2  Panasonic Appliances (China) Co., Ltd.

C 3  Panasonic Software Development Center Dalian Co., Ltd.

C 4  Panasonic Automotive Systems (China) Co., Ltd.

C 5  Panasonic Industry (China) Co., Ltd. China Technology Center.


ASEAN

A 1  Panasonic R&D Center Singapore, Division of Panasonic Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

A 2  Panasonic R&D Center Vietnam Co., Ltd.

A 3  Panasonic Appliances Air-Conditioning R&D (M) Sdn. Bhd.

A 4  Panasonic Industrial Devices Singapore - Singapore Technology Center

A 5  Panasonic Appliances R&D Centre Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.

A 6  Panasonic Appliances R&D Center Singapore


India

I 1   Panasonic India Innovation Center, Division of Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.


North America

U 1  Panasonic R&D Company of America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America


Japan

Kanto Area
・Tokyo Site
・Yokohama Site

Kansai Area
・Osaka Site
・Shiga Site

Kyushu Area
・Fukuoka Site