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…

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…

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 …

Japan Machine Tool Orders Expected to Increase by Only 1% in 2024

Japan machine tool orders in 2024 are anticipated to reach 1.5 trillion yen, marking the first increase in two years, though with a modest 0.9% rise from 2023.

DigiKey Adds Over 450 New Suppliers and 1.7 Million New Parts in 2023

DigiKey expanded its portfolio in 2023 by adding more than 450 new suppliers and 1.7 Million New Parts across their core business, DigiKey Marketplace and Fulfilled by DigiKey prog…

Japan's Semiconductor Equipment Sales Set to Soar, Surpassing 4 Trillion Yen in FY2024

Sales of Japan's semiconductor manufacturing equipment in fiscal year 2024 are projected to reach 4.035 trillion yen. This reflects a substantial 27% increase from fiscal year 2023…

Mazak Commences In-House Production of "Mineral Cast"

Yamazaki Mazak initiates in-house production of 'Mineral Cast' to mitigate parts procurement risk by utilizing machine tool bases instead of castings, offering the advantage of sig…

NETA Auto Strategic Partner Conference 2024 : Successful Global Collaboration for Future Development

NETA Auto Strategic Partner Conference 2024 : Successful Global Collaboration for Future Development

GWM Makes History as the First Chinese OEM to Mass-Produce EV Overseas

GWM achieves a groundbreaking milestone as the GWM Ora 03, also known as the GWM Ora Good Cat, rolls off the production line at the GWM Rayong factory in Thailand.

Isuzu Announces 3.2 Billion Baht Investment in Thai Production Base for EV Pickups

Isuzu announces a 32 billion baht investment to produce electric pickup trucks in Thailand over the next 5 years, with plans for export to Norway.

Steel Industry Giants Lead 'Green Steel' Shift Towards Sustainable Manufacturing

Major steel companies are currently introducing 'green steel materials. Even though each company has secured several contracts, challenges remain, including dissemination in the pu…

DigiKey and Conductive Containers Donate 39,000 Meals to Refugees in 2023

DigiKey and Conductive Containers Donate 39,000 Meals to Refugees in 2023 through the “Buy a Box, Give a Meal” program.

Gühring Thailand Unveils Cutting-Edge Technologies at METALEX 2023

Gühring Thailand, a precision cutting tool industry leader, showcased its latest advancements; New Grooving Systems, G-Mold, and SuperLine at METALEX 2023

Explore the Cutting-edge TAKAMAZ CNC Lathes at METALEX 2023, Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence with Takamatsu Machinery Thailand

Join us in the search for precision CNC lathes from TAKAMAZ at METALEX 2023, marking the 20th anniversary of Takamatsu Machinery Thailand at METALEX 2023 from November 22-25, 2023,…