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Siemens CEO Roland Busch delivers a keynote at CES 2024 and unveiled innovations combining the real world and the digital worlds to redefine reality as it opens CES 2024, the world’s leading technology gathering. Together with customers and partners including…
January 8, 2025
From multi-axis CNC machining and advanced additive operations to digital twins and the industrial metaverse, we explore how the latest developments in metalworking, processing, and tribology are transforming industries and propelling job shops into a greener, more agile era. Introduction…
January 21, 2025
In 2024, Bright Laser Technologies (BLT) has further cemented its reputation as a prominent player in metal additive manufacturing, driving innovation and setting high standards in technology, quality, and performance. This milestone year has seen major enhancements to its equipment…
January 21, 2025
In the dynamic world of manufacturing, few industries are as multidimensional and fast-moving as the metalworking sector. Competing on a global scale, companies are constantly reimagining their operations and processes to accommodate next-generation semiconductors, aerospace-grade components, and ultra-precise machined parts.…
January 20, 2025
Quick Infographics This chart showcases Singapore’s total manufacturing output by major industry segments from 2019 to 2023. The computer, electronics, and optical products segment stands out with a robust upward trajectory from 136k million dollars in 2019 to…
January 20, 2025
OCTOBER 2024 TRADE TRENDS
- Advantech Unveils Expanded Singapore Office To Boost
ASEAN Presence, p5 - Thailand Airport Expansions And Upgrades Planned
Over The Next 5-10 Years, p5 - Apple’s iPhone Production Move To India Signals Broader
Tech Exodus From China, p6
Quick Infographics Tips This chart depicts Singapore’s manufacturing sector, focusing specifically on the Precision Engineering cluster, subdivided into key segments such as Machinery & Systems and Modules & Components. The lines represent each segment’s forecast for output and export orders…
January 20, 2025
The Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) today organised its annual flagship conference, the Manufacturing Day Summit 2025, which brought together industry leaders and policymakers to chart the path forward for Singapore’s manufacturing future. As Singapore celebrates 60 years of independence in…
January 18, 2025
For the Italian manufacturers of machine tools, robots and automation systems, the year 2024 is closing with a considerable fall of almost all economic indicators. The year 2025 will not be bright, but however, a weak trend reversal is expected.…
January 17, 2025
Japanese machine tool manufacturers took a keen early interest in the applied development of NC (numerical control) technology, which was developed in the United States in the first half of the 1950s. As a result of having aggressively introduced NC…
January 17, 2025
Walter expands its Thrill·tec TC645 Supreme range Following the successful introduction of the Thrill·tec TC645 Supreme orbital drill/thread mills for dimensions from M4 to M12 in 2023, Walter is now expanding its range to cover additional metric dimensions from M14…
January 16, 2025
ANCA, a market leader in CNC grinding machines who is this year celebrating 50 years of innovation, and Tetralytix, a developer of simulation software for superior metal cutting technology, are pleased to announce their strategic collaboration in the field of…
January 16, 2025
The additive manufacturing (AM) technology of TRUMPF makes semiconductor manufacturing systems more precise and efficient. “Semiconductor manufacturers can reduce scrap and cut costs with AM technology. The innovative approach of using additive manufactured parts enhances the functionality and precision of…
January 16, 2025
The new Seco LN4-11 Helical Milling Cutter provides up to three times longer tool life per edge and boosts productivity to achieve the lowest cost per part. The cutter ensures high material removal rates in applications requiring a helical milling…
January 15, 2025
Premiering new products in the field of plating technologies and processes to help meet rising needs in the electronics industry, including for automotive electronic components and semiconductors EEJA Ltd, the main company operating TANAKA’s plating business, announced today that it…
January 15, 2025
SICK and Endress+Hauser are bringing their strategic partnership in process automation to life: SICK’s advanced gas analysis and flow measurement technology is now an integral part of Endress+Hauser’s comprehensive instrumentation portfolio. The collaboration is designed to offer customers in the…
January 15, 2025
Vietnam’s manufacturing landscape has entered a phase of dynamic transformation. Steelmakers innovate with high-strength alloys, construction giants deliver mega-projects, and metal fabricators harness cutting-edge machinery to meet global standards. This article provides a succinct yet nuanced overview of the country’s…
January 13, 2025
MA-4000H Makes its Debut The executive team at Okuma America Corporation is pleased to announce a product addition to the company’s line of CNC horizontal machining centers – the MA-4000H. The MA-4000H features one of the largest machining areas of…
January 8, 2025
Malaysia Car sales: Japanese vs Chinese EV cars The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) projects that Malaysia’s TIV for 2024 will be 800,000 units, a 4.57% increase from the previous estimate of 765,000 units. Nov 2024 total industry volume (TIV) grew 1.4%…
January 3, 2025
Hexagon today announced the acquisition of 3D Systems’ Geomagic suite of interoperable software packages, which are used to create high quality 3D models from multiple sources, including laser scanning. The Geomagic suite, which includes products such as Design X, Control…
December 19, 2024
Konecranes has supplied five 25-ton CXT Double Girder Cranes to Vietnam’s VinFast Auto Ltd., bringing the total number of cranes delivered to the automaker to 25. This latest order, which also includes TRUCONNECT Remote Monitoring, was placed in June 2024,…
December 19, 2024
In October, motorcycle exports, including both completely knocked down (CKD) and completely built-up (CBU) units, experienced a substantial surge of 157% compared to the previous year, reaching 175,066 units. This marks a significant increase from the 68,136 units exported in…
December 16, 2024
Seco is taking bold steps toward a sustainable future, leveraging Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to meet ambitious sustainability goals as well as supporting customers in making environmentally conscious decisions. Scanning Data Matrix LCA systematically evaluates the environmental impact of products…
December 11, 2024
New aluminum alloys for 3D printing applications in numerous fields such as the automotive, aerospace and bicycle industries TRUMPF supports 3D printing users in selecting the right powder. The high-tech company has expanded its range of aluminum alloys. (image: TRUMPF)…
December 11, 2024
