In 2024, the Japanese government designated it as the "first year of medium-sized enterprises," intending to boost support, investment, and wage hikes for this vital sector.
Four tyre companies' capital investment increased by 7%, expanding high-value-added products responding to increased demand through structural reforms and accelerating development …
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…
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 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.
Sales of Japan's semiconductor manufacturing equipment in fiscal year 2024 are projected to reach 4.035 trillion yen. This reflects a substantial 27% increase from fiscal year 2023…
Amidst escalating "China risk," Japanese companies are reevaluating their operations. Faced with economic security concerns and supply chain dependencies, businesses are navigating…
Taking a leap towards sustainability! Daikin Industries is swapping steam boilers with innovative heat pumps to slash carbon emissions as a move to cleaner, greener energy solution…
Toyota is embracing the challenge of production innovation by transforming the factory landscape and reshaping manufacturing processes through a fusion of technology, experience, a…
Exciting news from Tokyo Stock Exchange! The carbon credit market is now open, paving the way for sustainable business practices and a significant reduction in CO2 emissions.
NTT E-Drone Technology is set to launch “AC101 Connect”, its newly developed agricultural drone for precision automatic spraying of pesticides, in spring 2024
Toyota has unveiled the new Century SUV model for the first time in the world, ready to enter the high-end market in foreign countries. Previously, the "Century" was the highest fl…
Explore how Fujii Corporation, a recognized leader in diversity management, is revolutionizing the workplace. From eliminating barriers to empowering employees with diverse backgro…
The landscape of resource diplomacy has undergone a significant transformation due to decarbonization, new fuels, and important minerals. Japan is accelerating efforts on resource …
Tsukuba University is launching a 2027 collaboration hub with a 15 billion yen investment. This initiative is for drone and self-driving car trials, plus a facility for 20 partner …
R&D spending has risen continuously for 14 years, with Toyota leading at 1.24 trillion yen. A study of 154 companies revealed a 6.8% increase in fiscal 2023 compared to the previou…
Japan Airlines (JAL) has embarked to develop inspection tools utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and image recognition technology to examine turbine blades. Successful implemen…
In the ever-changing world of manufacturing, Japan's 2023 White Paper on Monodzukuri emphasizes the vital role of digitalization in maintaining competitiveness.
In a significant advancement, Toshiba has unveiled a cutting-edge technology that revolutionizes the way we measure mixed gas concentrations. This innovation offers immediate, real…
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