Japan, Korean automakers to commercialize fuel cell vehicles by 2015

Both Japanese and South Korean automakers are optimistic about commercializing fuel cell electric vehicles by 2015, says Frost & Sullivan.

When 'organic' doesn’t quite make it as a food label

Study notes that labelling food as organic doesn't always bring good impressions

China's solar plans are insane

With external demand to drop next year, the government is boosting domestic solar-power installations while turning a blind eye to local governments' moves to ramp up production

GCC food imports to rise USD53.1 billion

Significant 13% growth with industry demand

METALEX Vietnam/NEPCON Vietnam 2012: Concludes successful show

Quoted as a true B2B platform that answer all t h e needs of industrialists’—be it technology, knowledge, or business network—it is unanimous and proven that “METALEX Vietnam 2012” and “NEPCON Vietnam 2012” were concluded with a bigger success than before. From October 4 – 6, 2012, at SECC, HCMC, manufacturing industrialists from across Vietnam and over 30 countries discovered leading-edge technologies that they desired, be they machine tools and metalworking solutions for the supporting industr

Solar industry's critical juncture

Confronted with massive anti-dumping measures, China's photovoltaic industry will undergo healthier and more sustainable development

TMTS 2012: Show in review

The second Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS 2012) wash held on November 7 -11, 2012 at the Great Taichung International Exhibition Centre. Hosted by TMBA, about 475 local and international companies participated and were attended by about 60,000 visitors. The area for the exhibition is 36,200 square meters, with more than 2,400 booths exhibiting all types of high-precision machine tools, components, accessories, tools and automation equipment. Compared with the first TMTS, there was

Study links mild vitamin b12 deficiency to accelerated cognitive decline in adults

Smartphone makers worried over new China requirements

Measures mandate that handset makers ensure preloaded and downloadable apps are in accordance with Chinese laws before the phones can be sold

Malaysia’s growing manufacturing sector

Views on Asia’s metalworking industry future

As the metalworking industry gathers momentum, a key challenge is how to sustain it towards the future. Various companies in the metalworking industry shared with International Metalworking News for Asia their business growth for 2012 and outlook for 2013 to help manufacturers address the global challenges and related growth opportunities. Hope you find them helpful.