KFI to open processed oil products factory in Indonesia

PT. Kaneka Foods Indonesia, a joint venture of Mitsubishi Corporation and Kaneka Corporation, is investing in a new factory for filling and other processed oil products for confectionery and bakery markets.  

Knorr-Bremse expands in Japan, Thailand

Knorr-Bremse acquires the commercial vehicle steering business of Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. in Japan and Thailand and expands its steering systems business  

Maximum metal removal

Imagine burying a roughing tool in a block of Ti-6Al-4V titanium and ripping away more than 1000 cm3 (61 cubic inches) of material in just one minute.

Manage tough turning operations

For manufacturers struggling to manage metalworking chips and optimize tool-life, Seco has introduced new -RR93 and -R3 geometries as part of its RCMx range of turning inserts.

First HP-NTU innovation lab in Asia

Nanyang Technological University, HP Inc., and the National Research Foundation (NRF) collaborate on new $84 million HP-NTU Digital Manufacturing Corporate Lab  

BMW Thailand localizes battery production

The start of BMW Group Thailand’s local battery production will enable a better respond to growing demands for electrified vehicles across ASEAN markets. 

Mazda creates first cold-stamped parts

Mazda Motor Corp., working separately with Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp. and JFE Steel Corp., developed the world's first cold-stamped vehicle body parts made from 1,310 MPa-class high-strength steel.  

Siemens preps Indonesia for Industry 4.0

The government of Indonesia is implementing measures to boost local human resources education to support the development of the fourth industrial revolution 4.

Valio to export infant formula to China

Finnish company Valio receives permit to export consumer-packaged infant formulas and ready-to-feed liquid infant formula to China.  

3D printing spending at $13.8Bn in 2019

Worldwide spending on 3D printing is projected to reach $13.8 billion in 2019, according to the new IDC Spending Guide. 

Automation trends in the Middle East

In this interview, Alain Kaddoum general manager for Swisslog Middle East shares the company’s forecast for automation in 2019, as well as the challenges and opportunities in the Middle East.

Philippine product among SIAL Innovation winners

At SIAL Middle East, healthy products garnered the top spots in SIAL Innovation, including Instayum Mushroom Chips from the Philippines.