Gartner Forecasts Worldwide AI Chips Revenue to Grow 33% in 2024

Revenue from AI semiconductors globally is expected to total $71 billion in 2024, an increase of 33% from 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc.

Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in May 2024

New factories were licensed in May 2024, totaled 171 factories. Chonburi was the province where 23 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 2,638.07 mill…

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…

Electronic Components Boom! 7 Companies See Profit Growth as Electric Vehicles Drive Demand

Full-year forecasts for eight electronic component companies: seven increase in profits for the current period; automotive applications remain strong.

DigiKey Awarded Top Recognitions from Suppliers at the 2024 EDS Leadership Summit

DigiKey received 18 honors from suppliers at the 2024 EDS Leadership Summit, The company was recognized for its sales results, partnership, collaboration and more during the past y…

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…

DigiKey Receives ISO 27001 Certification, Adding to Robust Information Security Program

DigiKey receives ISO 27001 certification, strengthening its commitment and ability to manage information securely and safely for customers, suppliers and partners.

Sharp Exits LCD Business, Halts Production of Large TVs

Sharp scales back its device business significantly, discontinuing large TV manufacturing, suspending operations at the Sakai plant and cutting staff.

Japanese Machinery and Tool Giants Forecast Strong Growth

Top Japanese machinery and tool companies are projecting growth in 2024, fueled by increased investments in semiconductors and electric vehicles.

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…

TAKAMAZ XWT-8: A Cutting-Edge 8-inch CNC Precision Lathe 2 Spindles 2 Turrets

The TAKAMAZ XWT-8 is a high-precision CNC lathe with an 8-inch chuck, featuring 2 spindles and 2 turrets, imported from Japan.

Introducing BOI Consulting Service

BOI Consulting Service is designed to assist you in obtaining investment promotion from the Board of Investment (BOI). Our comprehensive services include evaluation, document prepa…

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…

Toyobo Fibers unveils “CfC Yarn”, Soft and Easy to Shape into Three Dimensions

Toyobo Fibers has developed “CfC yarn”, a composite yarn combining carbon and thermoplastic fiber. This yarn is soft like thread and easy to shape into three-dimensional forms.

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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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…

Toyota Posts Record Profits as Hybrid Car Sales Surge in North America, Japan, and China

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…

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…