Special Offer from Hitachi: Boost Your Production Confidence

Hitachi proudly presents a complete solution package tailored for foundries and metal producers: the Vulcan Series Handheld LIBS and OE Series Spark OES, now available with an excl…

Automotive Industry Stumbles! Vehicle Production Down 25.48% in September

In September 2024, Thailand's total vehicle production reached 122,277 units, marking a 25.48% decrease compared to September 2023, with the decline impacting both export productio…

ASEAN-Japan Collaborate on Next-Generation Vehicle Strategy, with a Roadmap to 2035

Japanese manufacturers hold a significant market share in ASEAN, but Chinese automakers have been gaining ground in recent years. By deepening cooperation with ASEAN, Japan aims to…

Japan's Machine Tool Orders Slip Again in August 2024

JMTBA has reported a continued downward trend in global orders for Japanese machine tools in July 2024. Total orders reached 123.942 billion yen ($843.86 million), marking a 7.4% d…

5-Axis Tech Takes Center Stage! Almost 400 Industry Leaders Gather at The Event.

Almost 400 industry professionals gathered at the Thai-German Institute in Chonburi on October 3-4 for the "The Utmost Stories of 5 Axis Technology" event.

Toyota's Move Could Reshape the Steel Market

The hot-rolled steel market, once stable, is now facing a potential decline. Toyota's recent price cut on automotive steel has sparked concerns.

Thailand's Auto Production Plunges 20% in August 2023

Thailand's automotive production experienced a substantial decline in August 2024, with a total of 119,680 units produced—a 20.56% decrease compared to the same month in 2023.

Japan's Machine Tool Orders Dip in July, Thailand Sees Significant Drop

The JMTBA has reported a slight decline in global orders for Japanese machine tools in July 2024. Total orders reached 123.942 billion yen ($843.86 million), marking a 7.4% decreas…

Revolutionizing Thailand's Manufacturing Industry: "The Utmost Stories of 5 Axis Technology" – First-Ever Event in Thailand Coming This October

Thailand Car Production Drops 16.62% in July 2024 Due to Domestic Car Sales Crash

Thailand's vehicle production in July 2024 reached 124,829 units, a 16.62% drop year-on-year. This was primarily caused by a 40.85% decrease in domestic sales.

Japan's R&D Spending Hits New High Toyota Leads

Japanese companies have significantly increased their research and development (R&D) spending for the 15th consecutive year. Toyota Motor Corporation has maintained its position as…

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…

Suzuki to Develop New Vehicle with 100kg Less Weight, to Be Launched in Early 2030s

Japan Machine Tool Orders: June 2024

The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) has reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools in June 2024 totaled 133.82 billion yen (US$909.95 million), a 7.5% …

Okuma Thailand Invites to Enhance Production Efficiency at the LUNCH & LEARN 5-AXIS MACHINING CENTERS SEMINAR 2024

Okuma Techno (Thailand) Ltd., in collaboration with its partners, is hosting the “LUNCH & LEARN 5-AXIS MACHINING CENTERS SEMINAR 2024” from July 25-26, 2024, at the company's headq…

Thailand Car Production Drops 16.19% in June 2024 Due to Decrease in Domestic Sales Production

Thailand's vehicle production in June 2024 totaled 116,289 units, marking a 20.11% decline from the previous year and a 7.82% drop from May. The main factor was a significant reduc…

TAKAMAZ PRIVATE SHOW 2024 Spotlights “Energy Saving” Trend, Aiding Metal Component Manufacturers in Achieving Carbon Neutrality

TAKAMAZ PRIVATE SHOW 2024 to promote the “Energy Saving” trend among metal component manufacturers and launches the new XWG-3 CNC lathe, designed to support carbon neutrality and i…

Japan Machine Tool Orders: May 2024

Orders for Japanese machine tools worldwide in May 2024 amounted to 124.53 billion yen (US$774.71 million), up 3.0% from the previous month, and a 4.2% increase from the same month…

Thailand Car Production Drops 16.19% in May Amidst Economic Slowdown and EV Readiness Concerns

Thailand's vehicle production in May 2024 reached 126,161 units, a 16.19% decline from last year. The decrease is attributed to subdued domestic sales, sluggish economic growth, an…

Car Painting Revolution: CO2 Emissions Slashed

Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. announced a revolutionary “paint transfer sheet” that significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions in the automobile painting process.

GESAC Drives Innovation at G-PAK2024 Roadshow, Strong Start in Asia-Pacific

GESAC celebrates a successful G-PAK2024 Asia-Pacific Product Roadshow, connecting with users and partners globally. The event showcased an expanded tungsten product portfolio, push…

Toyota Develops New Efficient 1500cc and 2000cc Engines for Electrification

Toyota achieved record profits in fiscal year 2023 due to stable new car sales, particularly hybrid vehicles, in North America, Europe, and Japan. Continuous product improvements a…

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…

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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…

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…

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 …

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Car Production in January 2024 totaled 142,102 units

The January production reached at 142,102 units, decreased 12.46% (YoY). Produced for domestic use decreased 33.62% (YoY) and produced for export decreased 50.89% (YoY).

Sodick Announces Medium-Term Management Plan: Targets 90.7 Billion Yen Sales by 2026

Sodick announces a medium-term management plan to target 90.7 Billion Yen sales and 5.5 Billion Yen net profit by 2026, focusing on structural reforms and overseas production revie…

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.

Japan Machine Tool Orders: January 2024

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

Car Production in December 2023 totaled 133,621 units

The December production reached at 133,621 units, decreased 15.75% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,841,663 units, drop 2.22%.

Thailand Aims to Produce 1.9 Million Cars in 2024

In 2024, Thailand targets an impressive 1.9 million cars, a 3.17% rise from 2023. This includes 1,150,000 cars for export (65% of total) and 750,000 for domestic sales (35%). The f…

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

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

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…

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.

Japan Machine Tool Orders: November 2023 Shows Resilience Amidst Global Fluctuations

The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) has reported that global orders for Japan machine tools in November 2023 reached a total of 115.90 billion yen (800 million USD…

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.

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…

Japan Machine Tool Orders: December 2023

The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) has reported that global orders for Japan machine tools in December 2023 reached a total of 127.09 billion yen (869 million USD…

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…

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%.

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

Car Production in October 2023 totaled 158,734 units

The October production reached at 158,734 units, decreased 7.02% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,544,705 units, rising 0.65%.

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,…

OKAMOTO Leads the Way with 'Automatic Grinding Machines' at METALEX 2023

Cutting-edge automatic grinding solutions from Okamoto make their debut at METALEX 2023, driving the transition towards an innovation-rich manufacturing era.