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Panasonic to demo TOUGHBOOK devices at MRO Europe

Aviation maintenance, repair and operations experts will be able to explore the full range of Panasonic TOUGHBOOK rugged devices at MRO Europe in Barcelona next week, from 23rd-24th October.

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MRO Europe is an established event in the region for the commercial aviation aftermarket, combining a senior level conference and international exhibition. Organised by Aviation Week, it attracts over 450 solution providers and over 10,000 attendees, representing every level of the aviation supply chain including airlines, lessors, MROs, OEMs, suppliers and industry experts.

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Panasonic will be demonstrating its complete line-up of modular rugged devices, running Windows 11, at MRO Europe. These deliver market-leading ruggedness, battery life, customisation, vehicle integration, connectivity and performance for the aviation industry.

This includes the TOUGHBOOK 40 notebook and G2 2-in-1 detachable tablet. The latest iterations of these devices both feature the Intel AI Boost neural processing unit (NPU) – enabling AI processing at the edge, and vastly increasing efficiency and accuracy for mobile workers. Both are also equipped with 5G SA modules.

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Additionally, alongside its connectivity solution partners, COCUS AG, Panasonic will be showcasing its private 5G network technology to MRO Europe visitors. From predictive maintenance to real-time data transfers between aircraft and ground-based teams, private 5G networks provides ultra-low latency, faster response times and enhanced data transfer and communication for the aviation sector.

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