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…

Already started!! HVO, the new generation of biodiesel fuel.

Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co., Ltd., in collaboration with PTT Public Company Limited, has begun testing the use of fuel mixed with HVO

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

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% …

DigiKey Expands Supplier Portfolio and Introduces More Than 340,000 Innovative New Products in the First Half of 2024

DigiKey introduces over 150 new suppliers and more than 340,000 innovative new products across its core business in the first two quarters of 2024.

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…

DigiKey Announces Global Partnership with Memory Products Leader Kingston Technology

DigiKey has partnered with Kingston Technology to distribute its memory and storage solutions globally.

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's Construction Industry Embraces Wood for a Sustainable and Carbon-Neutral Future

CLT is fireproof, earthquake-resistant, and highly durable, contributing to decarbonization. The use of wooden construction and wood-based buildings is rising in the non-residentia…

DigiKey Awarded Global High Service Distributor of the Year for 2023 by Littelfuse

Littelfuse awarded DigiKey the Global High Service Distributor of the Year for 2023 for its customer count and revenue performance.

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…

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.