Japan’s machine tool orders reached JPY 188.97 billion in April 2026, up 45.1% YoY and the second-highest monthly total on record, supported by strong AI, robotics, and automation …
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Japan’s machine tool orders reached a record 193.47 billion yen in March 2026, driven by strong overseas demand and continued manufacturing investment.
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Japan’s machine tool orders rose 24.2% YoY to JPY146.74 billion in Feb 2026, marking eight months of growth driven by strong domestic and global demand.
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Global machine tool market projected to grow 6% in 2026 to 1.7 trillion yen, driven by China, the U.S., and semiconductor demand, with automation trends accelerating.
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Japan’s machine tool orders totaled JPY 145.6 billion in January 2026, up 25.3% YoY despite an 8.2% MoM decline, with overseas demand extending its growth streak to 16 consecutive …
Japan’s machine tool orders rose 10.9% YoY in December 2025 to JPY 158.64 billion, the highest in nine months, driven by strong overseas demand and solid full-year growth of 8%.
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Japan’s machine tool orders rose 14.8% YoY in November 2025 despite a monthly decline, driven by strong overseas demand, led by Asia and China.
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Twelve of 18 major machine tool manufacturers forecast sales growth in FY2026, driven by electronics and aerospace demand, while opinions remain divided on the impact of U.S. tarif…
JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools reached 143.456 billion yen (USD 920.45 million) in October 2025, up 3.1% month-on-month and 17.1% year-on-year.
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Okamoto reaffirms its leadership in grinding technology, showcasing the Quick Touch system that enhances precision and user convenience at METALEX 2025, BITEC Bangna.
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JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools reached ¥139.146 billion (USD 896.42 million) in September 2025, rising 15.8% month-on-month and 11.0% year-on-ye…
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JMTBA reported that the total value of Japan’s machine tool orders in August 2025 reached 120.17 billion yen (USD 792.15 million). This represented a 6.4% decrease compared to July…
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JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools in July 2025 reached 128.357 billion yen (USD 871.95 million), down 3.6% from June.
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JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools in June 2025 reached ¥133.16 billion (US$902.31 million), up 3.5% from May
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Nidec cancels its bid for Makino after court rejects injunction, citing economic concerns.
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