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Xiaomi large household appliances in the global supply chain capacity to further improve: first-class hardware support production research triangle; the two sides will make use of Panasonic Lean manufacturing high quality and the world's leading millet AIoT scene to establish a new standard in the field of smart home appliances.

On June 13, 2023, in Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Internet Industrial Park, the Air conditioning Department of Xiaomi Group formally signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Panasonic air conditioners. The two sides will establish resource sharing in the R & D, production and manufacturing of air-conditioning products, and form a multi-level and multi-field strategic cooperative relationship. The two sides will not only cooperate in contract manufacturing, jointly improve product quality and optimize manufacturing processes, the deeper significance of this strategic partnership lies in the sharing of resources in technology research and development between the two sides.

Zhang Feng, partner and senior vice president of Xiaomi Group, and Tang Ximao, vice president of Panasonic and president of Panasonic China Northeast Asia Co., Ltd., respectively delivered speeches at the signing site; Shan Lianyu, general manager of the air conditioning department of large household appliances of Xiaomi Group, and Jin Hailong, general manager of Guangzhou Panasonic air conditioner, jointly signed a cooperation agreement on both sides.

At present, Xiaomi and Panasonic have carried out cooperation on a number of projects, including the listed Xiaomi "giant power-saving" series of air conditioners, as well as fresh air conditioning products jointly developed by both sides, and there will be a more comprehensive cooperation plan to cover more household appliance product lines. Zhang Feng, partner and senior vice president of Xiaomi Group, said that he believes that in the cooperation between the two sides, Xiaomi and Panasonic will jointly explore more high-quality and diversified product solutions, so as to further improve the shopping experience and service value of users. The cooperation between Xiaomi and Panasonic has further strengthened Xiaomi's supply chain capacity around the world. Technology knows no national boundaries, and there should be no difference in user experience. Whether it is Internet technology in China or high-quality manufacturing in Japan, we should cooperate and complement each other organically, use Xiaomi technology and Panasonic quality to accelerate the landing of future new products, serve the better life of consumers around the world, and bring users a healthier experience scene of low-carbon environmental protection. At this point, Xiaomi and Panasonic's goal vision is highly overlapping.

Zhang Feng said that the lean production of Japanese household appliances is famous all over the world, which takes Panasonic as a typical representative enterprise. Panasonic's products have always been synonymous with high quality and have won the trust of consumers all over the world for a century. As a star enterprise in the field of home appliances, the strategic cooperation between the air conditioning department of Xiaomi Group and Panasonic air conditioners is not only a strong combination of the industry, but also an opportunity for the two brands to advance hand in hand. Xiaomi has advanced Internet thinking and keen consumer demand insight, and continues to create explosive products for the industry. Xiaomi large household appliances rely on AIoT ecosystem scene to empower, and it is the first choice for consumers to buy smart home appliances and intelligent air conditioners in the Internet era. According to the Q1 financial report of Xiaomi Group in 2023, as the world's leading AIoT platform, Xiaomi AIoT platform has reached 618 million connected devices, and more than 12.3 million users have 5 or more AIoT products. The business revenue of smart home appliances has increased for five consecutive quarters compared with the same period last year, with growth data exceeding 60%. Xiaomi Home Appliances are using smart life scenarios to provide continuous value for global users. Panasonic has been unremittingly providing users around the world with innovative and environmentally friendly household appliance solutions for more than a century. Panasonic air conditioning products have accumulated rich technical experience and technical accumulation in air health technology and product manufacturing process quality, especially in product quality and technology. Panasonic air conditioning products as the representative of high-quality products are deeply trusted by consumers. In the future, the integration of the advantages of Xiaomi Group's large household appliances air conditioning department and Panasonic air conditioners in products and technology will not only bring more excellent products and services to consumers, but also promote the healthy development and technological iteration of the industry.

Scientific and technological strength breaks through the boundaries of traditional industries

In 2018, Mijia launched the first Internet air conditioner to enter the air conditioning market, and in 2020, Xiaomi set up a department of large household appliances, persisting in technology development, and set up a project for new air conditioning in the same year, taking the lead in solving the problem of air volume and driving the growth of new air conditioning categories. Gradually improve the product line, forming a huge power saving, soft wind and natural wind, as well as fresh air product matrix. In 2022, Mijia's first self-developed air conditioner was launched, through self-research technology to enable various hard indicators to reach the industry first-class level. Xiaomi air conditioner has also completed the evolution from customized self-research to comprehensive self-research, and won a number of core technologies in the industry, accumulating massive user recognition. Through the accumulation of self-research technology, Mijia air conditioning has won a number of core technologies in the industry and accumulated massive user recognition. The vertical type of Mijia fresh air conditioner takes the lead in solving the air volume problem in the industry and driving the growth of outdoor air conditioning category with the industry large fresh air volume of 215 m / h.

Through the application of intelligent algorithms, Xiaomi air conditioners can achieve full-link OTA technology: so that old air conditioners can enjoy new functions and use new accessories through OTA software upgrades. The intelligent measurement of house area and intelligent equipment linkage algorithm can adaptively adjust the hot and cold output range and achieve more accurate temperature control. With the advantages of Xiaomi Smart Internet platform, Mijia air conditioner can connect smart bracelets, smart door locks, humidifiers and other devices to create a new smart, convenient and comfortable home experience. In the future, Xiaomi air conditioners will continue to break through the functional boundaries of traditional air conditioners, further expand the boundaries of the industry, and lead the new direction of intelligent air conditioning development.

First-class hardware quality boosts supply and production research and iron triangle

The Air conditioning Department of large Household Appliances of Xiaomi Group has set up a joint laboratory with universities in Wuhan to provide a strong guarantee for the continuous increase of R & D strength. In technological research and development, in conjunction with Huazhong University of Science and Technology, continue to upgrade R & D strength, and quickly realize the technical concept of "production generation, R & D generation, reserve generation". Xiaomi air conditioner actually has the complete technical capabilities of seven sectors of the air conditioning industry, including system performance, structure scheme, electric control and electrical appliances, embedded software, motor drive algorithm, fluid fan, noise and vibration.

Xiaomi air conditioners use the first echelon products in the industry on the core components of air conditioners; in functional standards, they support the operation of a wide temperature range of-35 to 60 ℃, rapid cooling for 30s for 60s, anti-quenching and defrosting, and dual control of temperature and humidity; in terms of test standards, Xiaomi has nearly 900 factory testing conditions and has passed the tripartite limit test to ensure the stable operation of air conditioning refrigeration in extremely hot environment.

This strategic cooperation will be a great leap forward in the supply and research triangle of the air conditioning department of large household appliances of Xiaomi Group. With the help of Panasonic's mature and stable manufacturing system to ensure the quality and quality of air-conditioning products, at the same time, Panasonic's test standards can also accelerate the rapid optimization of new product solutions and improve the efficiency of product research and development. In view of the special air duct design and air purification technology adopted by Xinfeng air conditioners and other high-end products, Xiaomi and Panasonic engineers will use joint research and development to integrate the innovative achievements and experience of both sides to jointly create and train new products.

Continue to focus on low-carbon environmental protection and users' whole house air health

In the future, Xiaomi air conditioner will continue to focus on low-carbon environmental protection and house-wide air management. The life cycle of large household appliances is generally more than 5 years, and consumers' purchase decisions today determine whether they can experience the convenience of high-tech household appliances in the next 5 years and 10 years. At present, the primary energy efficiency of Xiaomi air conditioner series products has accounted for more than 70%, and millet air conditioners will continue to improve this index in the future.

In terms of industry cooperation, Xiaomi will, as always, maintain an open and cooperative attitude, maintain an open, inclusive and innovative attitude, and actively promote the joint development, technology export and standard establishment of the whole industry. we will jointly explore and develop more and better product solutions and service models, and work with excellent enterprises like Panasonic to explore innovative technologies and new experiences for the smart home industry. Let more families enjoy the convenience and services of modern science and technology. Promote quality upgrading, bring the industry wave, so that the electrical industry products and services more intelligent, healthy and personalized.

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