Japan Machine Tool Orders: February 2024

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…

The new generation of a globally established universal coating: Oerlikon Balzers presents BALINIT ALCRONA EVO

Introducing BALINIT ALCRONA EVO, Oerlikon's third-generation PVD coating. It offers over 30% longer tool service life compared to its predecessor. This enhancement significantly im…

Nippon Steel Increases Ratio of Mined Ore to 40%, Ensuring Stable Procurement through Overseas Investment

Nippon Steel, the world's fourth-largest steel producer, is enhancing supply chain stability by announcing a policy to increase the proportion of coal and iron ore procured from it…

Sodick Announces Medium-Term Management Plan: Targets 90.7 Billion Yen Sales by 2026

Sodick announces a medium-term management plan to target 90.7 Billion Yen sales and 5.5 Billion Yen net profit by 2026, focusing on structural reforms and overseas production revie…

Japan Machine Tool Orders Expected to Increase by Only 1% in 2024

Japan machine tool orders in 2024 are anticipated to reach 1.5 trillion yen, marking the first increase in two years, though with a modest 0.9% rise from 2023.

Japan Machine Tool Orders: January 2024

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

Mazak Commences In-House Production of "Mineral Cast"

Yamazaki Mazak initiates in-house production of 'Mineral Cast' to mitigate parts procurement risk by utilizing machine tool bases instead of castings, offering the advantage of sig…

Japan Machine Tool Orders: November 2023 Shows Resilience Amidst Global Fluctuations

The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) has reported that global orders for Japan machine tools in November 2023 reached a total of 115.90 billion yen (800 million USD…

Japan Machine Tool Orders Surge in October 2023, Thailand Showing a 12.5% Increase.

The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) reported that the global orders for Japan machine tools in October 2023 totaled 112.05 billion yen (775 million USD), marking a…

Japan Machine Tool Orders: December 2023

The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) has reported that global orders for Japan machine tools in December 2023 reached a total of 127.09 billion yen (869 million USD…

Steel Industry Giants Lead 'Green Steel' Shift Towards Sustainable Manufacturing

Major steel companies are currently introducing 'green steel materials. Even though each company has secured several contracts, challenges remain, including dissemination in the pu…

Gühring Thailand Unveils Cutting-Edge Technologies at METALEX 2023

Gühring Thailand, a precision cutting tool industry leader, showcased its latest advancements; New Grooving Systems, G-Mold, and SuperLine at METALEX 2023

Explore the Cutting-edge TAKAMAZ CNC Lathes at METALEX 2023, Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence with Takamatsu Machinery Thailand

Join us in the search for precision CNC lathes from TAKAMAZ at METALEX 2023, marking the 20th anniversary of Takamatsu Machinery Thailand at METALEX 2023 from November 22-25, 2023,…

OKAMOTO Leads the Way with 'Automatic Grinding Machines' at METALEX 2023

Cutting-edge automatic grinding solutions from Okamoto make their debut at METALEX 2023, driving the transition towards an innovation-rich manufacturing era.

Japan Machine Tool Orders Surge in September 2023, Reaching Five-Month High

The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) reported that the global orders for Japan machine tools in September 2023 totaled 133.94 billion yen (895 million USD), marking…

Japan Machine Tools Orders in August 2023: Show Signs of Stabilization

JMTBA reported the total value of machine tool orders in August 2023 was 114.76 billion yen ($769 million), indicating a slight uptick of 0.4% compared to July 2023. This growth is…

Japanese Machine Tools Orders in July 2023 continued to shrink by 20%

JMTBA reported the total value of machine tool orders in July 2023 was 114.34 billion yen ($782 million), representing a 19.7% decrease and marking the seventh consecutive month of…

Japanese Machine Tools Orders in June 2023 continued to shrink by 21%

JMTBA reported the total value of machine tool orders in June 2023 was 122.03 billion yen ($860 million), representing a 21.1% decrease and marking the sixth consecutive month of y…

TAKAMAZ PRIVATE SHOW 2023: Celebrating 20 Years of Customer-Centric Solutions

Congratulations to Takamatsu Machinery Thailand on organizing the TAKAMAZ PRIVATE SHOW 2023 to celebrate its 20th anniversary of operations in Thailand.

Hitachi High-Tech sets a new pace for plating and coatings analysis with the new FT230

The new FT230 is designed to enable quality control to keep pace with production by significantly simplifying and accelerating testing of components and assemblies.

Japanese Machine Tools Orders in May 2023 continued to shrink by 22%

Total value of Japanese machine tool orders in May 2023 was 119.52 billion yen ($830 million), which decreased 9.9% compared to April 2023, marking the second consecutive month of …

Additive Manufacturing is Passport that Japanese SMEs raise to Enter New Businesses

Nowadays, Additive Manufacturing (AM) is becoming in the spotlight, especially for SMEs in the metal processing-related industries, using it as a passport for entering new business…

Japanese Machine Tools Manufacturers unveils Orders in 2022

In 2022, Japan machine tools orders from seven major manufacturers closed at U$4,103 million, an increase of 21.6% from the previous year, marking the second consecutive year of in…

YG-1 Launches Prime Tap X-Coating line of High Performance HSS-PM Taps

YG-1 Launches Prime Tap X-Coating line for high performance tapping across a range of ductile materials including carbon and alloy steels, ductile irons, aluminum, and stainless st…

Demystified ‘success of Gühring’s cutting tools’ at METALEX 2022

Gühring demystifies their success as one-stop-service cutting tool supplier at METALEX 2022.

MST showcases 'shrink fit holders', a high-precision manufacturing solution at METALEX 2022

MST showcases “shrink fit holders” as higher-precision manufacturing solutions of next-generation at Metalex 2022.

OKAOMOTO showcases “one-stop abrasive process solutions” at METALEX 2022

OKAMOTO at Hall no. 101, booth no. BE19 at METALEX 2022, a total abrasive process machine manufacturer, promoting the manufacturing of high-resolution components and addressing the…

New BALINIT MAYURA coating from Oerlikon Balzers enables maximum precision and productivity for machining and forming non-ferrous materials

Oerlikon Balzers, a global market-leading technology brand from Oerlikon for high-quality surface solutions, has launched BALINIT MAYURA, a new carbon-based coating for machining a…

Oerlikon Balzers launches highly abrasion and corrosion resistant coating for injection moulding and extrusion of filled polymers

Oerlikon Balzers has introduced BALINIT MOLDENA for injection moulding and extrusion of filled polymers provides superior abrasion and corrosion resistance for applications with gl…

TAKAMAZ PRIVATE SHOW 2022 underlines machinery demands in automotive industry

The TAKAMAZ PRIVATE SHOW 2022 underlines the machinery demands in the automotive industry.

SODICK Joins METALEX March Machinery Technology The First Industrial Event of 2022

In the event you will find Sodick Linear Motor drive Milling Center TS50L/ Die-Sinker EDM AL40G/ and Wire-cut EDM ALN400G – Igroove. Meet us at Metalex March Between 9-12 March 202…

DRILL-SFEED: Head Changeable 3-Flute Drill for Higher Productivity

TaeguTec has introduced the DRILL-SFEED, a new head changeable 3-flute drill with upgraded clamping structure designed to maximize productivity.

Corona leaving deep scars on the machine tool industry

Orders received in the third quarter of 2020 were 29 per cent down on the same period last year. Orders from within Germany fell by 26 per cent. 30 percent fewer orders were receiv…

Oerlikon Balzers further expands coating operations in Asia with first customer centre in Vietnam

Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions for the metal and plastics processing industry, has further expanded its coating services in Asia by opening its new custo…

Hitachi High-Tech further expands its high-performance metals analysis range with the new OE720

Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science further expands its high-performance metals analysis range with the launch of the OE720, boasts the same high-performance as the OE750 but offe…

Find a reliable and high-quality Chinese supplier in Henan Export Commodities Online Fair 2021

Henan Export Commodities Online Fair 2021 (ASEAN Station-Mechanical Equipment Fair) is a full-scale virtual exhibition, dated from 18 March to 10 April 2021.

Corona leaving deep scars on the machine tool industry

Orders received in the third quarter of 2020 were 29 per cent down on the same period last year. Orders from within Germany fell by 26 per cent. 30 percent fewer orders were receiv…

German machine tool industry under great pressure in 1Q 2020

Orders received by the German machine tool industry in the first quarter of 2020 were 25 per cent down on the same period last year. Orders from within Germany fell by 22 per cent.…

Sodick “OPM250L” Metal 3D Printer Breaks All Rules of Complex Molds Production

The Sodick "OPM250L" Metal 3D Printer, a high-precision 3D metal printer in one of the "OPM Series," has changed the way of mold production. Combined with the progress of additive …

Machine Industry Trends in 2020

The forecast numeric data and analyses from leading agencies and major players here cover the groups of machine tools, metal forming machines, and automation. Read more in this new…

“Automotive Reaches the Dead End” Time to “Find New Career” for Thai People

Thai automotive industry has been one of the country's main industries for a long time and has created different supporting industries, that it is reaching the dead end. The managi…

METALEX 2019 open today with top metalworking technologies from Germany Partner Country

METALEX 2019, the 33rd edition of machine tools and metalworking exhibition serving ASEAN, is open today with high technologies from German Partner Country and more than 4,000 bran…

“METALEX 2019” The Year’s Largest Event for Metalworking Community! 20-23 Nov, at Bitec

METALEX 2019 under the theme of “New Smart Technologies”, where industrial leading technologies from 4,000 brands, 50 countries and 9 international pavilions will make their introd…

3 Steps to Digitization and Automation in Tool Provision

Thanks to a variety of solution concepts, ZOLLER Solutions can be used to meet any requirements, ranging from small companies to large production enterprises, significantly increas…

New. Extreme. Powerful. RT 100 XF Ratio drill. From Gühring in EMO Hannover 2019

New. Extreme. Powerful. RT 100 XF Ratio drill

Following “The Belt and Road” Initiative Brighten prospect of Sino-Thailand Machinery Cooperation

China Machinery & Intelligent Manufacturing Brand Show (Thailand) 2019 was grandly opened on September 18th, co-located with the Smart Manufacturing Exhibition (Thailand) and Metal…

Or is it Downturning? Japan’s Machine Tools Industry Hits the Bottom in 76 Months

The global economy has affected Japan’s machine tool orders in August 2019 to hit the lowest record in several months. The big chains revealed negative figures of exports while man…

Metal+Metallurgy (Thailand) 2019 Will Make its Debut from Sep. 18-20

Save to date to visit Metal+Metallurgy (Thailand) 2019, see highlights to prepare yourself.

Activity Program SMEX & M+M 2019

Activity Program of Smart Manufacturing Exhibition (Thailand) 2019, and Metal+Metallurgy Thailand 2019 18th - 20th Sep.2019 at BITEC, Bangkok

Mr. Tsuneyuki Ishii President of Okamoto Machine Tool Sets 5% Growth in 3 Years at Asia Distributor Meeting 2019

At Asia Distributor Meeting 2019 held on July 4, 2019 at Okamoto (Thailand) plant in Ayutthaya, the chief executive team flying in from Japan declared a three-year business plan. T…