NIDEC Withdraws TOB Amid Concerns Over Makino’s Countermeasures
Nidec cancels its bid for Makino after court rejects injunction, citing economic concerns.
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Fell in April 2025, but Thailand Continues 4-Month Growth Streak
JMTBA reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools in April 2025 totaled 130.214 billion yen (approx. USD 912.13 million), marking a 13.8% decline from March 2025.
Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors Near Final Merger Deal, Key to Southeast Asia Strategy
Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors are nearing a long-delayed merger, aiming to defend market share in Southeast Asia against rising Chinese competition.
US Steel Acquisition Approved: Nippon Steel Moves Forward with ¥4 Trillion Investment Offensive
Nippon Steel wins approval to acquire US Steel, backed by Trump’s reversal. A ¥4 trillion investment aims to boost U.S. manufacturing and counter China’s steel dominance.
Flow Launches New Mach 200c, Mach 200s and EchoJet Waterjet System
Flow launches new high-pressure waterjet cutting machines: Mach 200c, Mach 200s, and EchoJet, featuring 3D and 5-axis cutting capabilities, advanced Pivot+™ cutting head, and high-…
EV MILLS: Cost-Effective Carbide End Mills Without Compromising Quality
YG-1 has developed the EV Mills – a series of solid carbide end mills that deliver reliable, high-performance machining at an accessible price point.
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Slightly Down in May 2025, While Thailand Surges Over 2X
JMTBA reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools totaled 128.718 billion yen (approx. USD 882.23 million) in May 2025, a slight 1.1% decrease from April.
