JMTBA reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools in April 2025 totaled 130.214 billion yen (approx. USD 912.13 million), marking a 13.8% decline from March 2025.
Power semiconductors like SiC and GaN are key to achieving carbon neutrality, but technological and manufacturing challenges must still be overcome.
With the Trump administration’s new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China now in effect, Japan’s automotive industry — heavily reliant on North American supply chains —…
The TAKAMAZ XTS-6 is a next-generation CNC lathe designed to deliver high precision and efficiency in the most compact footprint to optimize factory floor space while enhancing pro…
The TAKAMAZ XTS-6 is a next-generation CNC lathe designed to deliver high precision and efficiency in the most compact footprint to optimize factory floor space while enhancing pro…
Thailand's total vehicle production in January 2025 stood at 107,103 units, marking a sharp decline of 24.63% compared to January 2024. The drop was observed in both domestic and e…
JMTBA reported that total machine tool orders in December 2024 reached 143.09 billion yen (approximately U$942.13 million), marking a 19.9% increase from November.
The Automotive Industry Club of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has reported that Thailand's total vehicle sales in 2024 reached 572,675 units, marking a significant declin…
Eight major electronics companies revised their full-year revenue forecasts upward, driven by strong core businesses and increasing global demand for digital transformation (DX).
Japan's METI and NEDO are supporting a 12.5 billion yen project by Sekisui Chemical and others.
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.
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…
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…
Toyobo Fibers has developed “CfC yarn”, a composite yarn combining carbon and thermoplastic fiber. This yarn is soft like thread and easy to shape into three-dimensional forms.
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 …
Sumitomo Bakelite is proposing the use of resin for automotive battery components to reduce weight and enhance manufacturing efficiency, contributing to lighter EVs.
New factories were licensed in March 2024, totaled 191 factories. Samut Prakan was the province where 21 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 902.68 …
Japan’s manufacturing scene is in flux, with quality becoming a "management problem." "Industrial morality" is deemed essential for top management. Recent quality fraud issues at J…
