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High-Speed Milling And Vertical Machining Benefits

August 10, 2023
Christellee
Machining

Vertical machining centers (VMCs) and High-speed milling (HSM) address supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, rising material costs, and technological advancements. Learn how these technologies excel at high-volume production and meeting tight tolerance requirements.

HP To Shift PC Production To Thailand To Reduce China Reliance

July 18, 2023
Christellee
Industry Focus

The industry is increasingly uncomfortable with its reliance on China, this time involves manufacturing as a whole. With the prevailing geopolitical conflicts, it might just be a safer move for HP to look elsewhere to sustain manufacturing. But what are the machine tools which would be in demand?

Is Smart Manufacturing The Silver Bullet?

June 12, 2023
Christellee
Industry Focus

Smart manufacturing continues to gain momentum, and is having a huge impact on the computer electronics industry. While the market tries to transition into the new trend, it is not a silver bullet to up a company’s competitive edge — at least not without proper protocols in place.

Manufacturing Companies Convinced Of 3D Printing, But Struggle To Get It Right

A survey by Materialise, a global leader in 3D printing solutions, revealed that manufacturing companies are familiar with the unique benefits of 3D printing but face challenges as they onboard the technology and scale up to volume production.

Nickel Prices May Head South Despite Inventory Decline

April 19, 2023
Christellee
Features

Rising global production and weak demand seen dragging nickel. The outlook for nickel prices is bearish despite its stocks on the London Metal Exchange (LME) dropping by over 40 per cent year-on-year to 43,000 tonnes as of 4 April 2023.

Panasonic Ceases Thailand’s 12-Volt Lead Acid Auto Battery Production

April 17, 2023
Christellee
Business News

Panasonic has shut down its factory that manufactured 12-volt lead acid batteries for vehicles but has not relocated its production base elsewhere.

BYD Establishes Thailand Plant

March 24, 2023
Christellee
Fast Fab

China’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer BYD held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first car plant in Thailand, marking the latest move by Chinese automakers to expand their footprint in Southeast Asia.

Thailand Sets THB24 Billion EV Battery Subsidy For Domestic Production

February 13, 2023
Christellee
Features

The state’s EV battery subsidy is expected to help manufacturers cut production costs, which in turn would make EVs more affordable in the domestic market.

Typhoon disrupts Asian supply chains, likely slowing Japan output

September 6, 2018
admin
Business News

While the skies are now clear over much of Japan, Typhoon Jebi has left a major scar on Asia’s supply chains. Jebi struck hardest at Kansai International Airport, Japan’s third largest by traffic volume, following Narita and Haneda airports, which serve metropolitan Tokyo.

Inspection On The Production Floor: Why, When, & How?

January 25, 2018
admin
Metrology

The benefits of inspection as close to the part as possible include fewer bottlenecks delays. By Daniel Brown, senior product manager at Creaform.