Toshiba, Naturenix launch battery demo for electric motorcycle taxis in Bangkok

Toshiba Corp. and Naturenix Inc., a battery tech startup from Shimane University, have started a demonstration test of a battery subscription service for drivers of electric motorcycle taxis in Bangkok, Thailand on September 30, 2024.

Thailand BOI approves US$2B in data center, PCB factory investment

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) approved Bhat 66.9 billion (US$2 billion) worth of new investments in electronics manufacturing and data centers, the reconduction of several investment promotion packages, and relief measures for promoted companies affected by recent floods in the country's North and Northeast regions.

New multi-speed shift technology boosts EV and HEV efficiency

The automotive industry is at a turning point in powertrain development. Consumer needs are playing a larger part, shifting focus to efficiency and performance, similar to internal-combustion engine vehicles.

Better chip control with 3D-lasered chip forming geometries

SIMTEK Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH is presenting its range of tools with 3D-lasered chip forming geometries.

Desktop Metal features transformative metal manufacturing technologies

Desktop Metal, Inc., a global leader in Additive Manufacturing 2.0 technologies for mass production, announced that the Figur G15 Pro alongside the company’s sinter-based metal 3D printing technologies at IMTS 2024 in Chicago.

voestalpine's metal forming division restructures automotive components amid market shifts

The Metal Forming Division of the voestalpine Group is responding to structural changes and falling customer demand in the automotive sector by reorganizing its Automotive Components locations in Germany.

AI-powered tool simplifies counting inspections for manufacturers

Cognex Corp., a provider of industrial machine vision, expanded the capabilities of its In-Sight SnAPP™ vision sensor with the launch of an AI-enabled counting tool.

A ball pin every seven seconds with precision measurement

Whether in the steering system or in the chassis - ball joints are indispensable in our cars. They not only act as a kind of pivot point between different elements but are also usually in constant motion and exposed to high physical loads.

BYD launches first EV factory in Southeast Asia

BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, opened its first EV manufacturing plant in Thailand, marking a major milestone in Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing EV market. This facility is the company’s first in the region, reinforcing BYD's position as a dominant player in the market.

Stellantis unveils Leapmotor SUV in Malaysia for SEA expansion

Stellantis launched an electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) in Malaysia, marking the entry of its partnership with Chinese automaker Leapmotor into Southeast Asia, according to Malaysia's trade minister.

Thailand BOI approves Hyundai BEV assembly and battery project

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has approved Hyundai Mobility Manufacturing's 1 billion baht (US$28 million) investment to start local assembly of battery electric vehicles (BEV) and batteries by 2026. This project supports Thailand’s EV 3.5 package, enhancing the nation’s role as an EV hub.

Malaysia paves the way for an electrified automotive industry

As one of the largest automotive markets in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a destination to watch in terms of how it sets to transform into a regional powerhouse for new energy vehicles and a pioneer of mobility solutions.