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Japan's R&D Spending Hits New High Toyota Leads

Latest Update August 26, 2024

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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

Latest Update August 23, 2024

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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…

Car Certification Fraud Exposes Industry Systemic Issues

Latest Update August 5, 2024

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Fraud in automobile-type approvals applications is sending ripples through the industry. The incident, which began at Daihatsu Motor has spread to five domestic passenger car manuf…

Thailand Car Production Drops 16.19% in June 2024 Due to Decrease in Domestic Sales Production

Latest Update July 25, 2024

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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

Latest Update July 8, 2024

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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…

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

Latest Update July 1, 2024

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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

Latest Update June 25, 2024

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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

Latest Update June 24, 2024

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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

Latest Update June 19, 2024

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Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. announced a revolutionary “paint transfer sheet” that significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions in the automobile painting process.

Japan Machine Tool Orders: April 2024

Latest Update June 5, 2024

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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…

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

Latest Update May 27, 2024

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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.

Latest Update May 23, 2024

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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…

Japan Embraces Nuclear and Renewables to Cut Carbon

Latest Update May 21, 2024

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Currently, Japan is implementing its Sixth Energy Plan, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by fiscal year 2030 compared to 2013. The power source mix is expected …

Automakers Accelerate Development of Solid-State Battery, Eyeing Competitive Edge in EV Market.

Latest Update May 14, 2024

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Accelerating All-Solid-State Battery Development to Improve EV Competitiveness with Long-Range Cruising and Low Cost.

Japan Machine Tool Orders: March 2024

Latest Update May 6, 2024

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The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) reported that global orders for Japan machine tools in March 2024 amounted to 136.65 billion yen ($886.77 million), an increas…

Car Production in March 2024 totaled 138,331 units

Latest Update April 25, 2024

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In March 2024, Thailand produced 138,331 cars, down 23.08% from March 2023. This drop was due to reduced domestic production and sales, particularly in pickup trucks and passenger …

CBM Day 2024: Join the Premier Condition-Based Maintenance Event of the Year!

Latest Update April 27, 2024

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Get ready for the most anticipated seminar and machinery maintenance technology show of the year, CBM Day 2024! This prestigious event, now in its 17th edition, will be held at the…

Japan Machine Tool Orders: February 2024

Latest Update April 8, 2024

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The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) has reported that global orders for Japan machine tools in February 2024 amounted to 110.96 billion yen ($755 million), a decr…

Car Production in February 2024 totaled 133,690 units

Latest Update March 26, 2024

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In February 2024, Thailand produced a total of 133,690 vehicles, a decrease of 19.28% from the same period last year. This was due to a decrease in both exports and domestic sales,…

Industrial Robot Orders Decline by 24% in 2023, Marking First Decrease in Four Years

Latest Update February 29, 2024

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In 2023, investments in industrial robots in Japan were valued at 8.49 trillion yen (approximately 5.6 billion US dollars), a decrease of 23.6% from the previous year. This marks t…