DigiKey Launches Engineering Unlocked Video Series

DigiKey introduces Engineering Unlocked, a new video series exploring modern electronics design, rapid prototyping tools, maker communities and STEM education shaping future engine…

Thailand Car Production in Feb 2026 Rises 3.43% to 117,952 Units, Driven by Exports and Domestic Pickup Recovery

Thailand’s car production rose 3.43% YoY in Feb 2026 to 117,952 units, driven by export growth and strong domestic pickup demand.

Toyota Targets JPY 50 Trillion Sales in FY2026 Despite $1.45 Trillion Tariff Hit

Toyota expects FY2026 sales to reach JPY 50 trillion, up 4.1% YoY, despite a JPY 1.45 trillion tariff impact. Strong global demand and hybrid vehicle growth support performance.

DigiKey Brings Cutting-Edge New Products to AI EXPO Taiwan 2026

DigiKey showcases cutting-edge AI hardware solutions at AI EXPO Taiwan 2026, enabling innovation across industries.

MBS Wins 1st Runner Up Best Sales Performance Award from Cimatron

MBS receives the 1st Runner Up Best Sales Performance Award from Cimatron, highlighting its strong commitment to delivering CAD/CAM and smart manufacturing solutions to Thailand’s …

Thailand Approves 59 New Factories in January 2026, Chonburi Leads in Licenses

Thailand approved 59 new factory licenses in January 2026 with total investment of 16.05 billion baht. Chonburi recorded the highest number of new factories.

Japan’s 8 Automakers Raise Global Production 0.4% in 2025 to 24.17 Million Units; Suzuki Overtakes Honda

Global production by Japan’s eight major automakers reached 24.17 million units in 2025, up 0.4% year-on-year. Suzuki surpassed Honda to become the second-largest producer in the g…

Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Rise 25.3% YoY in January 2026 to JPY 145.6 Billion

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 Rise 10.9% YoY in December 2025 to JPY 158.64 Billion, Highest in 9 Months

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%.

Thailand Car Production Jan 2026 Up 10.53% to 118,386 Units

Thailand’s car production rose 10.53% YoY to 118,386 units in January 2026, driven by passenger car exports and strong domestic pickup demand..

Thailand’s 2024 Auto Sales Drop 26.18%, Passenger EV Sales Decline but Hybrids Rise

The Automotive Industry Club of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has reported that Thailand's total vehicle sales in 2024 reached 572,675 units, marking a significant declin…

Thailand Automotive Exports 2025 Worth THB 947 Billion, Down 7.25% Amid Global Slowdown

Thailand’s automotive exports in 2025 declined 7.25% to THB 947 billion, while EV and hybrid vehicle exports expanded, signaling industry transition.

Samut Sakhon Tops December 2025 New Factory Openings, Driving Full-Year Total to 1,220 Plants

Thailand approved 1,220 new factories in 2025 with THB 161.9 billion in investment. Samut Sakhon led December openings, followed by Chonburi and Chiang Mai.

Internal Combustion Engines Remain the Mainstay as Automakers Advance Next-Generation ICEs

As EV adoption slows, automakers advance next-generation internal combustion engines and hybrids to support the automotive supply chain during the transition.

DigiKey and Arduino Host Prototyping Webinar

DigiKey and Arduino will host a prototyping webinar on Feb. 12, exploring how Arduino’s UNO Q and App Lab accelerate design and simplify application development.

China’s Slowdown Pressures Japanese Businesses in 2026

Japanese companies face rising pressure in China as economic growth slows and local competitors gain strength. Industry outlook and strategic implications for 2026.

Chonburi Leads Thailand in New Industrial Factories in November 2025

Thailand’s industrial sector added 82 new factories in November 2025, with total investment of 9,923.80 million baht. Chonburi led the list with 21 new factories.

Toshiba to Mass-Produce HAMR HDDs with Double Capacity in 2028, Targeting 20% Global Market Share

Toshiba plans to mass-produce 40TB HDDs using HAMR technology from 2028, targeting rising demand from AI and data centers and aiming for over 20% global market share.

Worldwide AI Spending to Reach $2.5 Trillion in 2026

Gartner forecasts that global AI spending in 2026 will surge to USD 2.52 trillion, marking a 44% increase year on year, driven by continued growth in AI infrastructure and AI-optim…

Thailand’s Auto Production in Dec 2025 Hits 113,855 Units; Full-Year Output Reaches 1.45 Million with Strong EV Growth

Thailand produced 113,855 vehicles in Dec 2025, with full-year output reaching 1.45 million units. Strong EV growth helped support production and exports.