Kimura Group opens advanced aluminum casting plant for next-gen vehicle development

Kimura Group has opened its new Advanced Aluminum HQ Plant in Shizuoka, Japan, expanding its capabilities for producing large, thin-wall aluminum castings for automotive prototype development and low-volume production.

Metal stamping market set for growth as EV manufacturing drives demand sectors

Growing electric vehicle (EV) production and the increasing adoption of lightweight materials are expected to fuel demand for metal stamping technologies

Laser welding demand rises as EV battery production accelerates

The rapid expansion of electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing and smart factory investments is driving strong demand for laser welding technologies.

Makino Europe appoints new management for customer success

Makino Europe has announced the appointment of Neo, Eng Chong as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Why Asia's hotter workdays demand a new hydration brief

Hydration is no longer just about replacing what is lost. As temperatures climb, hydration must extend beyond these occasions to sustain people through long, sweltering days.

Launch of ER HP Collet Chucks sets new standard for high-speed milling

Engineered for high-speed milling and 5-axis machining, Seco® has enhanced the ER HP Collet Chuck range. Now with a finely balanced, rigid design, the ER HP delivers smoother finishes, longer tool life, and unmatched reliability.

Asahi Kasei adds new slitting facility for SUNFORT™ for advanced semiconductor packaging

Asahi Kasei, a diversified global company, constructed a new slitting facility for SUNFORT™ dry film photoresist (DFR) at its manufacturing site in Tainan, Taiwan, on July 3. Commercial operations are scheduled to commence this month.

THE 22ND INTERNATIONAL PRECISION ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE-MTA Vietnam, TAKING PLACE JULY 1–4, 2026 AT SECC, HCMC

In Ho Chi Minh City, Informa Markets Vietnam officially inaugurates the 22nd International Precision Engineering and Manufacturing Exhibition and Conference – MTA Vietnam 2026 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), taking place from July 1–4, 2026. The exhibition serves as a premier platform for domestic and international enterprises to connect, establish strategic partnerships with potential investors and buyers, showcase innovative products and solutions, strengthen brand prese

Precision innovation driving next-generation of proteins

The following article draws from Mr. Andres Pascual Vidal’s presentation on Alternative Protein Innovation Through Precision Design and Applications

Harpak-ULMA unveils latest washdown VFFS platform

Harpak-ULMA’s next-generation washdown vertical form-fill-seal platform combines 360° IP66 sanitation, lower electrical and compressed-air consumption, and intelligent operator assistance

Why safety is driving the next era of physical AI

As autonomous robots move from demonstrations to factory floors, safety is becoming a core requirement rather than an afterthought. This article explores how NVIDIA's Halos for Robotics aims to help manufacturers deploy trusted, certifiable Physical AI systems at scale.

The second wave of AI is reaching the factory floor

The next wave of AI is moving beyond chatbots and into the factory. Discover how world models are enabling robots and industrial systems to understand physics, predict real-world events, and make smarter decisions in real time.