Japan Launches New "Spacia X" Limited Express Train
Tobu Railway's new limited express train "Spacia X" will debut on July 15th, marking the first new model since 1990. Operating between Asakusa and Tobu Nikko/Kinugawa Onsen, it off…
TAKAMAZ XTS-6 | The Most Compact 6-Inch CNC Lathe in the Industry
The TAKAMAZ XTS-6 is a next-generation CNC lathe designed to deliver high precision and efficiency in the most compact footprint to optimize factory floor space while enhancing pro…
Industrial Robot Orders Decline by 24% in 2023, Marking First Decrease in Four Years
In 2023, investments in industrial robots in Japan were valued at 8.49 trillion yen (approximately 5.6 billion US dollars), a decrease of 23.6% from the previous year. This marks t…
Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in December 2024
New factories were licensed in December 2024, totaled 141 factories. Chonburi was the province where 14 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 816.28 mi…
Toyota Freezes Parts Prices to Ease Supplier Burden
Toyota has decided to keep prices unchanged for parts procurement in the second half of the 2024 fiscal year, including for large-scale suppliers, to alleviate the burden of risin…
Samut Prakan Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in September 2024
New factories were licensed in September 2024, totaled 257 factories. Samut Prakan was the province where 53 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 3,…
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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.
Car Production in November 2023 totaled 163,337 units
The November production reached at 163,337 units, decreased 14.10% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,708,042 units, rising 0.65%.
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Grow Year-on-Year in July 2025
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.
Rayong Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in November 2024
New factories were licensed in November 2024, totaled 165 factories. Rayong was the province where 18 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 2,283.79 mi…
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…
Demystified ‘success of Gühring’s cutting tools’ at METALEX 2022
Gühring demystifies their success as one-stop-service cutting tool supplier at METALEX 2022.
Hitachi Cuts Elevator Parts by Half, Uses Electronics to Reduce Construction Time by 27%
Hitachi develops a new “Urban Ace” elevator with 50% fewer parts, replacing mechanical components with electronics. Installation time drops 27%, boosting efficiency and enabling ad…
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…
Toyota Takes on the Challenge of Production Innovation
Toyota is embracing the challenge of production innovation by transforming the factory landscape and reshaping manufacturing processes through a fusion of technology, experience, a…
Yamaha Motor and Gogoro Begin EV Business Collaborative Study
Yamaha Motor and Gogoro announced that they have begun a study towards collaboration in the electric vehicle (EV) business in the Taiwan market.
CHASE 4 FINISH: Super Finish Mill with Semi-Tangentially Clamped Wiper Insert
CHASE 4 FINISH: Super Finish Mill with Semi-Tangentially Clamped Wiper Insert, high positive 4-corner insert, and no set-up time with special tool design.
Thailand BOI Approves 200 Billion Baht Investments in Rail and Digital Infrastructure Projects
Thailand BOI Approves 200 Billion Baht Investments in Rail and Digital Infrastructure Projects
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Japan Machine Tool Orders Surge in October 2023, Thailand Showing a 12.5% Increase.
The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) reported that the global orders for Japan machine tools in October 2023 totaled 112.05 billion yen (775 million USD), marking a…
New BALINIT MAYURA coating from Oerlikon Balzers enables maximum precision and productivity for machining and forming non-ferrous materials
Oerlikon Balzers, a global market-leading technology brand from Oerlikon for high-quality surface solutions, has launched BALINIT MAYURA, a new carbon-based coating for machining a…
