Inside Eka Global’s packaging transformation

Q&A with Chaiwat Nantiruj, Chairman and CEO, Eka Global

A*STAR’s “Innovate Together” debut highlights Singapore’s global semiconductor ambitions

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) hosted the inaugural “Innovate Together” event at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025, underscoring Singapore’s ambition to lead the next wave of semiconductor innovation.

TRUMPF Electronics opens South East Asia technical center in Malaysia

TRUMPF Electronics has officially expanded its footprint in South East Asia (SEA) with the open-ing of a new technical center in Malaysia.

ZEISS supports local manufacturing with first Vietnam quality excellence center

ZEISS, a global leader in precision metrology and quality assurance solutions, has officially inau-gurated its first Quality Excellence Center (QEC) in Vietnam, located in the capital city of Hanoi.

An interview with Sandvik Coromant’s cluster manager for South East Asia and Oceania

From digital integration to collaborative ecosystems, Sandvik Coromant showcased its commitment to helping manufacturers thrive in an increasingly connected and sustainable world.

The world’s smallest wireless probe for machine tools

Precision part measurement in today’s high-value, space-constrained machining environments demands tools that are not only highly accurate but also compact enough to integrate seamlessly into the limited dimensions of modern CNC machines.

Thailand’s EV industry and the rise of Industry 4.0

Thailand is rapidly emerging as a strategic hub for electric vehicle (EV) production and Industry 4.0 adoption in Southeast Asia.

Driving sustainable, intelligent manufacturing with collaborative innovation

KUKA showcased its forward-looking approach to digital engineering, collaborative robotics, and sustainability. While the panel featured multiple perspectives, International Metalworking News for Asia captured the key takeaways in this exclusive executive interview recap.

How advanced metal forming technologies are revolutionising manufacturing in South East Asia

Metal forming, a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, is undergoing a transformative evolution driven by breakthrough innovations, growing sustainability demands, and the ongoing push toward digitalisation.

Low-emission brake disk: Best practice in data-driven production

In order to significantly reduce particulate matter pollution in the Eurozone's transport sector, new car models are to be equipped with low-emission braking systems from next year.

Re-understanding silk aggregates as bioactive agents

Authors of this study developed β-sheet-rich silk nanofiber aggregates (BSNFs) with controlled diameters at ∼20 nm through structural bioinspiration from native silk fibers. Silk fibroin (SF) is used as scaffolds in tissue regeneration and carriers in drug delivery due to its biocompatibility, tunable degradation, and ease of fabrication.

Success of IPACK-IMA and Pharmintech 2025 marks a turning point in processing and packaging

Over 1,300 exhibitors participated at IPACK-IMA and 300 exhibitors at Pharmintech.