Japan's machine tool orders rebounded for the first time in three months in September 2024. Orders reached 125.36 billion yen (US$814.01 million), a 13.2% increase from the previou…
In an exclusive interview, Mr. Ralf Alber, Managing Director of Gühring Thailand, shares insights into the company's market focus, innovative offerings, and strategies to address t…
Renishaw is set to make waves at METALEX 2024 with the launch of its AGILITY® CMM range. Steve Bell, ASEAN General Manager of Renishaw, shared insights that position AGILITY® CMM a…
In October 2024, Thailand produced a total of 118,842 cars, a decrease of 25.13% from the 158,819 units produced in October 2023. The decline was driven by a 7.00% decrease in expo…
Global sales by seven passenger car companies have declined by 1.4%, marking the first year-on-year drop in two years. Intensifying competition in China and North America is puttin…
TAKAMAZ is set to showcase its latest innovations at METALEX 2024, held at BITEC Bangkok. Part manufacturers are invited to explore the future of machining with TAKAMAZ’s cutting-e…
Okamoto is introducing a groundbreaking solution at METALEX 2024. The new Quick Touch technology simplifies and accelerates the grinding process, offering unparalleled accuracy and…
Proterial, formerly Hitachi Metals, has developed a cutting-edge magnetic sheet and panel using soft magnetic materials to enhance non-contact charging systems for electric vehicle…
Japan's machine tool orders rebounded for the first time in three months in September 2024. Orders reached 125.36 billion yen (US$814.01 million), a 13.2% increase from the previou…
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…
By the end of 2025, 85 million electric vehicles (EVs) - cars, buses, vans and heavy trucks – are expected to be on the road, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc.
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…
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 fell for the second consecutive month in August, according to the latest JMTBA data. The total value of orders placed in August stood at 110.770 billion…
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.
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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 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.
Mazda is developing a new hybrid engine for its larger SUV, the CX-5, with plans to introduce it in 2025. This move is part of a broader strategy to consolidate its current models …
Sharp is diving into the EV market, teaming up with Foxconn to create the "LDK+" model. This new EV offers a living room-style interior complete with a 65-inch screen and is slated…
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…
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.
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 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…
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 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'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 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…
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'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…
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. announced a revolutionary “paint transfer sheet” that significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions in the automobile painting process.
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
Sumitomo Bakelite is proposing the use of resin for automotive battery components to reduce weight and enhance manufacturing efficiency, contributing to lighter EVs.
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…
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,…
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, 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…
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 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 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.
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…
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%.
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…
