Thailand BOI says 2024 investment applications soar 35% to 10-year high

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) said that applications for investment promotion in 2024 soared 35% in value to 1.14 trillion baht (US$33 billion), the highest level since 2014, led by large foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in data centers, cloud services, as well as semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturing.

Blaser Swisslube’s vision for South East Asia’s manufacturing future

Prinova appoints Richard McEvoy as new president and CEO

Richard McEvoy will assume his new position as president and CEO effective April 1, 2025.

Traceability along the entire value chain: transparency in circular packaging

Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a key instrument in creating a digital record of the necessary information about the composition, life cycle and sustainability aspects of a product and making this information accessible.

Hands free tool changes for smarter machining

Imagine a factory where the lights are off, not because no one is home, but because automated systems are working around the clock to keep production lines running with minimal human intervention.

Forging greater productivity with next gen PM

Proper maintenance of forging equipment is crucial to prevent costly downtime and repairs.

The future of metalworking in South East Asia: Trends, challenges, and innovations

Marcelo Tarkieltaub, Regional Director for South East Asia at Rockwell Automation, shares in-sights into the transformative trends that will shape the region’s metalworking sector in 2025

Mitutoyo’s vision for driving South East Asia’s manufacturing excellence

In this exclusive interview with Mr. Kawee Boonsuwan, General Manager of Mitutoyo (Thailand) Co. Ltd., International Metalworking News for Asia (IMNA) explores the innovative strategies and advanced technologies that have positioned Mitutoyo as a global leader in precision measurement solutions.

Welding steel components more efficiently with thick wire

Researchers at the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) are developing an innovative process for hybrid laser arc welding using thick wire to address this challenge.

79% spike in recorded food supply chain thefts in 2024

Most sectors experienced a spike in thefts in 2024 as geopolitical uncertainty, weather, inflationary pressures drive new practices in fraud, according to BSI Consulting.

Dow announces strategic investment in advanced recycler Xycle

This marks a new milestone in Dow’s ongoing commitment to transform plastic waste into high-value materials and accelerate a circular economy for plastics by further increasing and diversifying access to circular feedstock.

Brenntag Specialties and Syensqo renew distribution partnership for aroma products

Expanding market reach and strengthening regional partnerships to serve the food and nutrition markets with high-quality and sustainable aroma products