Japan Machine Tool Orders: April 2024

The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) reported that global orders for Japan machine tools in April 2024 amounted to 120.90 billion yen ($777.78 million), an decreas…

Samut Prakan : Champions for the largest number of new factories in April 2024

New factories were licensed in April 2024, totaled 163 factories. Samut Prakan was the province where 17 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 8,015.6…

Car Production in April dropped by 11.02% to 104,667 units.

In April 2024, Thailand's total vehicle production amounted to 104,667 units, a decrease of 11.02% due to a decline in the production of passenger cars and pickup trucks for domest…

DigiKey Officially Registers as an Importer of Record in Japan, Offering Japanese Customers a Localized Experience

DigiKey officially registers as an Importer of Record (IOR) in Japan, enabling Japanese customers to eliminate the need for customs clearance and payment of duties and consumption …

Japan Machine Tool Orders: March 2024

The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) reported that global orders for Japan machine tools in March 2024 amounted to 136.65 billion yen ($886.77 million), an increas…

Sumitomo Bakelite's Innovative Resin Solutions for Lightweight Automotive Battery Components

Sumitomo Bakelite is proposing the use of resin for automotive battery components to reduce weight and enhance manufacturing efficiency, contributing to lighter EVs.

Car Production in March 2024 totaled 138,331 units

In March 2024, Thailand produced 138,331 cars, down 23.08% from March 2023. This drop was due to reduced domestic production and sales, particularly in pickup trucks and passenger …

Samut Prakan : Champions for the largest number of new factories in March 2024

New factories were licensed in March 2024, totaled 191 factories. Samut Prakan was the province where 21 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 902.68 …

Japan's Support for Medium-Sized Enterprises: Empowering Local Economies

In 2024, the Japanese government designated it as the "first year of medium-sized enterprises," intending to boost support, investment, and wage hikes for this vital sector.

DigiKey and 3PEAK Establish Global Distribution Partnership

DigiKey has expanded its product portfolio through a strategic global distribution partnership with semiconductor developer 3PEAK. This adds 3PEAK's cutting-edge products to DigiKe…

DigiKey and NXP Unveil MCX MCU Design Contest at Embedded World 2024

DigiKey teaming up with NXP® Semiconductors to launch the MCX MCU Design Contest at embedded world. The contest opens on April 8, 2024, and all design ideas must be submitted by Ma…

Japan Machine Tool Orders: February 2024

The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) has reported that global orders for Japan machine tools in February 2024 amounted to 110.96 billion yen ($755 million), a decr…

Rayong: Champions for the largest number of new factories in February 2024

New factories were licensed in February 2024, totaled 156 factories. Rayong was the province where 16 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,333.96 m…

Thailand BOI Issues Incentives to attract World-Class Events; Expands PCB Manufacturing Incentives to Cover the Entire Supply Chain

Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the BOI, also approved a revision of the types of businesses qualified to receive incentives granted to manufact…

Thailand BOI Issues Incentives to attract World-Class Events; Expands PCB Manufacturing Incentives to Cover the Entire Supply Chain

Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the BOI, also approved a revision of the types of businesses qualified to receive incentives granted to manufact…

The new generation of a globally established universal coating: Oerlikon Balzers presents BALINIT ALCRONA EVO

Introducing BALINIT ALCRONA EVO, Oerlikon's third-generation PVD coating. It offers over 30% longer tool service life compared to its predecessor. This enhancement significantly im…

DigiKey and LabsLand Release Prism4 Remote Engineering Hardware System

DigiKey and LabsLand Release Prism4 Remote Engineering Hardware System - Collaborative project delivers hardware and software solution for remote engineering evaluation and learnin…

Car Production in February 2024 totaled 133,690 units

In February 2024, Thailand produced a total of 133,690 vehicles, a decrease of 19.28% from the same period last year. This was due to a decrease in both exports and domestic sales,…

Nippon Steel Increases Ratio of Mined Ore to 40%, Ensuring Stable Procurement through Overseas Investment

Nippon Steel, the world's fourth-largest steel producer, is enhancing supply chain stability by announcing a policy to increase the proportion of coal and iron ore procured from it…

DigiKey Launches Season 3 of its “Farm Different” Video Series

DigiKey has launched Season 3 of its “Farm Different” Video Series which provides a look into the future of farming to determine what innovations will power the next generation of …