Thailand's Car Production Down 25% in October

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…

TAKAMAZ Unveils Innovative Smart Lathe at METALEX 2024, Driving Sustainable Manufacturing

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 Unveils Quick Touch Technology at METALEX 2024

Okamoto is introducing a groundbreaking solution at METALEX 2024. The new Quick Touch technology simplifies and accelerates the grinding process, offering unparalleled accuracy and…

Seven Passenger Car Companies’ Global Sales Fall 1.4%

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…

Proterial Develops Advanced Magnetic Sheet for Non-Contact EV Charging

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 Rise in September, Domestic and Overseas Markets Show Mixed Results

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…

Samut Prakan Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in September 2024

New factories were licensed in September 2024, totaled 257 factories. Samut Prakan was the province where 53 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 3,…

DigiKey Adds More Than 611,000 Products and 139 New Suppliers in Q3 2024

DigiKey expanded its NPI portfolio during the third quarter of 2024, adding 139 new suppliers and more than 611,000 innovative products.

Japan backs new perovskite solar cell tech, enabling roof and wall power generation.

Japan's METI and NEDO are supporting a 12.5 billion yen project by Sekisui Chemical and others.

DigiKey to Highlight Automation Offerings and Services at SPS 2024

DigiKey is set to highlight its automation offerings and services at SPS 2024 from November 12-14 in Nuremberg, Germany.

Hitachi Invests in Indonesia to Expand Giant Excavator Production

Hitachi Construction Machinery will begin mass production of ultra-large hydraulic excavators with vehicle weights of 120 tons at its Indonesia factory from November.

85 Million EVs to Dominate Global Roads in 2025

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.

Automotive Industry Stumbles! Vehicle Production Down 25.48% in September

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…

ASEAN-Japan Collaborate on Next-Generation Vehicle Strategy, with a Roadmap to 2035

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…

Gartner Forecasts Worldwide Shipments of AI PCs to Account for 43% of All PCs in 2025

Gartner forecasts that worldwide shipments of AI PCs will reach 114 million units in 2025, a 165.5% increase from 2024. These AI PCs will account for 43% of all PC shipments that y…

Japan's Machine Tool Orders Slip Again in August 2024

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…

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

New factories were licensed in August 2024, totaled 183 factories. Chonburi was the province where 26 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,530.30 mi…

5-Axis Tech Takes Center Stage! Almost 400 Industry Leaders Gather at The Event.

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.

Toyota's Move Could Reshape the Steel Market

The hot-rolled steel market, once stable, is now facing a potential decline. Toyota's recent price cut on automotive steel has sparked concerns.

Foundation for Industrial Development Thai-German Institute (TGI), Mobile Innovation Company Limited (MI), and NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) Sign Groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding

The Foundation for Industrial Development Thai-German Institute (TGI), represented by President Mr. Somchai Jakkareen, Mobile Innovation Company Limited (MI), represented by Presid…