Teijin announced that its Sereebo Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic (CFRTP) has been selected by Panasonic for the HC-X2000 and HC-X1500 4K digital cameras launched by the company.
The handles and top cover of both cameras use the Sereebo version specially developed for injection molding, which is based on Teijin's polycarbonate resin Panlite. Sereebo is a CFRTP used for mass production, which can significantly reduce the molding time, thereby improving production efficiency.
Both HC-X2000 and HC-X1500 cameras provide 4K60p / 10-bit camcorders for professional applications including TV broadcasting. The HC-X2000 is 40% smaller and 15% lighter than traditional models. It combines excellent mobility with a stable 4 hours and 35 minutes continuous shooting capability.
Although the camera chassis and body are usually made of chopped carbon fiber-reinforced plastic to increase strength and reduce weight, short fiber cannot fully realize the strength and other unique functions of long carbon fiber. Sereebo incorporates Teijin's original resin formulation technology to increase strength, reduce weight and flame retardancy. In addition, its surface is very smooth, Teijin's excellent resin processing technology eliminates carbon fiber protrusions (protrusions). Panasonic recognized Serebo's superior performance and collaborated with Teijin to develop high-performance components for its two new 4K cameras.
Teijin is accelerating its development of large-scale production applications for Sereebo, including precision equipment and consumer electronics that require strength and weight reduction. Teijin is expected to strengthen its position as a global expert in composite solutions in the near future.