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.

Sharp enters the EV business with a Futuristic Living Room on Wheels

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…

QuickPenta 24: Rapid Indexing, Safety Lock Clamping

ISCAR's new QuickPenta 24 Inserts and Tools Enable Fast Indexing without Removing the Clamping Screw, and Are Designed with a Safety Clamping Mechanism.

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

New factories were licensed in July 2024, totaled 186 factories. Chonburi was the province where 21 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,881.82 mill…

Kubota to Expand Industrial Engine Production in Thailand

Kubota is expanding its Thailand factory to increase annual production of industrial diesel engines from 120,000 to 160,000 units by 2026. The investment is estimated to be several…

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

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…

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…

DigiKey and Schneider Electric to Host Webinar on Wireless Pushbutton Technology in Manufacturing

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA - DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immed…

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

Rayong Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in June 2024

New factories were licensed in June 2024, totaled 183 factories. Rayong was the province where 23 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,300.70 milli…

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% …

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…

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.

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…

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.