Japan's machine tool orders are projected to reach ¥2 trillion in 2026, driven by strong demand from semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, data centers, aerospace, and ad…
NSK and NTN have reached a basic agreement to integrate their bearing businesses, aiming to strengthen global competitiveness amid EV market shifts, rising Chinese competition, and…
Japan’s machine tool orders reached JPY 188.97 billion in April 2026, up 45.1% YoY and the second-highest monthly total on record, supported by strong AI, robotics, and automation …
Rising tensions in the Middle East are disrupting synthetic rubber procurement and raising concerns over automotive supply chains, logistics, and petrochemical raw materials.
Japan’s machine tool orders reached a record 193.47 billion yen in March 2026, driven by strong overseas demand and continued manufacturing investment.
The Japanese government has advised MBK Partners to withdraw its tender offer for MAKINO Milling Machine, citing economic security concerns linked to defense-related machine tool a…
Japan’s machine tool orders rose 24.2% YoY to JPY146.74 billion in Feb 2026, marking eight months of growth driven by strong domestic and global demand.
Japan’s machine tool orders totaled JPY 145.6 billion in January 2026, up 25.3% YoY despite an 8.2% MoM decline, with overseas demand extending its growth streak to 16 consecutive …
Japan’s machine tool orders rose 10.9% YoY in December 2025 to JPY 158.64 billion, the highest in nine months, driven by strong overseas demand and solid full-year growth of 8%.
Japanese companies face rising pressure in China as economic growth slows and local competitors gain strength. Industry outlook and strategic implications for 2026.
Japan’s machine tool orders rose 14.8% YoY in November 2025 despite a monthly decline, driven by strong overseas demand, led by Asia and China.
JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools reached 143.456 billion yen (USD 920.45 million) in October 2025, up 3.1% month-on-month and 17.1% year-on-year.
JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools reached ¥139.146 billion (USD 896.42 million) in September 2025, rising 15.8% month-on-month and 11.0% year-on-ye…
Japan will revamp its robotics strategy for the first time in 10 years, emphasizing AI robotics, public-private collaboration, and domestic innovation.
JMTBA reported that the total value of Japan’s machine tool orders in August 2025 reached 120.17 billion yen (USD 792.15 million). This represented a 6.4% decrease compared to July…
Toyota tops Japan’s R&D survey with ¥1.37 trillion for FY2025, marking 16 years of growth. Focus areas include environment, energy, AI, and DX.
JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools in July 2025 reached 128.357 billion yen (USD 871.95 million), down 3.6% from June.
Toyota builds its first new vehicle plant in Japan in 14 years to maintain 3 million-vehicle production capacity, secure supply chains, and modernize domestic manufacturing for the…
JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools in June 2025 reached ¥133.16 billion (US$902.31 million), up 3.5% from May
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