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.

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…

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.

Thailand's Auto Production Plunges 20% in August 2023

Thailand's automotive production experienced a substantial decline in August 2024, with a total of 119,680 units produced—a 20.56% decrease compared to the same month in 2023.

New Mazda CX-5 Hybrid to be unveiled in 2025, addressing the EV era.

Mazda is developing a new hybrid engine for its larger SUV, the CX-5, with plans to introduce it in 2025. This move is part of a broader strategy to consolidate its current models …

Sharp enters the EV business with a Futuristic Living Room on Wheels

Sharp is diving into the EV market, teaming up with Foxconn to create the "LDK+" model. This new EV offers a living room-style interior complete with a 65-inch screen and is slated…

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

New factories were licensed in July 2024, totaled 186 factories. Chonburi was the province where 21 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,881.82 mill…

Kubota to Expand Industrial Engine Production in Thailand

Kubota is expanding its Thailand factory to increase annual production of industrial diesel engines from 120,000 to 160,000 units by 2026. The investment is estimated to be several…

Revolutionizing Thailand's Manufacturing Industry: "The Utmost Stories of 5 Axis Technology" – First-Ever Event in Thailand Coming This October

Japan's Machine Tool Orders Dip in July, Thailand Sees Significant Drop

The JMTBA has reported a slight decline in global orders for Japanese machine tools in July 2024. Total orders reached 123.942 billion yen ($843.86 million), marking a 7.4% decreas…

Thailand Car Production Drops 16.62% in July 2024 Due to Domestic Car Sales Crash

Thailand's vehicle production in July 2024 reached 124,829 units, a 16.62% drop year-on-year. This was primarily caused by a 40.85% decrease in domestic sales.

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

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…

Already started!! HVO, the new generation of biodiesel fuel.

Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co., Ltd., in collaboration with PTT Public Company Limited, has begun testing the use of fuel mixed with HVO

Suzuki to Develop New Vehicle with 100kg Less Weight, to Be Launched in Early 2030s

Japan Machine Tool Orders: June 2024

The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) has reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools in June 2024 totaled 133.82 billion yen (US$909.95 million), a 7.5% …

DigiKey Expands Supplier Portfolio and Introduces More Than 340,000 Innovative New Products in the First Half of 2024

DigiKey introduces over 150 new suppliers and more than 340,000 innovative new products across its core business in the first two quarters of 2024.