Asian car and battery makers hit as Trump gets to work

Japanese finance minister Katsunobu Kato on Tuesday said the country would respond “appropriately” after examining the new president’s policies. Shares of Japanese automakers and South Korean battery makers were hit on Tuesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he could impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico soon and revoked the previous administration’s executive order on… Continue reading Asian car and battery makers hit as Trump gets to work

Industrial Automation in Life Sciences Market to Grow by USD 3.66 Billion (2025-2029), Boosted by Healthcare Demand, Report on AI-Driven Transformation – Technavio

NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report with the AI impact on market trends – The global industrial automation in life sciences industry  size is estimated to grow by USD 3.66 billion from 2025-2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  8.7%  during the forecast period.  Growing global… Continue reading Industrial Automation in Life Sciences Market to Grow by USD 3.66 Billion (2025-2029), Boosted by Healthcare Demand, Report on AI-Driven Transformation – Technavio

Mitsubishi Chemical picks Bain as preferred bidder for subsidiaryThe company is likely to sell its unit to Bain Capital for more than $3.2 billion.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group picked U.S. investment fund Bain Capital as the preferred bidder for its pharmaceutical subsidiary, Tanabe Mitsubishi Pharma, the Nikkei reported on Monday. The company is likely to sell its Tanabe Mitsubishi Pharma unit to Bain Capital for more than 500 billion yen ($3.2 billion), the report said. Mitsubishi Chemical was not immediately… Continue reading Mitsubishi Chemical picks Bain as preferred bidder for subsidiaryThe company is likely to sell its unit to Bain Capital for more than $3.2 billion.

PQShield announces participation in NEDO program to implement post-quantum cryptography across Japan

Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) company PQShield has been named a supporting member of the Cyber Research Consortium (CRC), which is receiving a grant from Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). NEDO is funding the CRC for a major project to enhance Japan’s defenses against cyber attacks, improve its situational awareness, and establish a… Continue reading PQShield announces participation in NEDO program to implement post-quantum cryptography across Japan

PQShield announces participation in NEDO program to implement post-quantum cryptography across Japan

Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) company PQShield has been named a supporting member of the Cyber Research Consortium (CRC), which is receiving a grant from Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). NEDO is funding the CRC for a major project to enhance Japan’s defenses against cyber attacks, improve its situational awareness, and establish a… Continue reading PQShield announces participation in NEDO program to implement post-quantum cryptography across Japan

Nissan, Jatco, and UK Government announce £50 million investment into domestic EV production

Jatco, a manufacturer of automatic transmission systems, has opened a new factory in Sunderland that will produce electrified powertrains for a nearby Nissan plant. Occupying a 138,840 square-foot area, Jatco says that its new facility represents an investment of £48.7 million (€57.6 million / $59.8 million) into the UK. The facility was also supported by… Continue reading Nissan, Jatco, and UK Government announce £50 million investment into domestic EV production

5-Axis CNC Machining Centers Market to Grow by USD 792.5 Million (2024-2028), Driven by Self-Optimized Machine Cutting, AI’s Impact on Market Evolution – Technavio

NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report on how AI is driving market transformation – The global 5-axis CNC machining centers market size is estimated to grow by USD 792.5 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  6.09%  during the forecast period. Self-optimized machine cutting is driving… Continue reading 5-Axis CNC Machining Centers Market to Grow by USD 792.5 Million (2024-2028), Driven by Self-Optimized Machine Cutting, AI’s Impact on Market Evolution – Technavio

Shifting gears for cleaner mobility

As per the World Economic Forum, for the world to experience less than 1.5°C of global warming, the automotive industry needs to target around a 50% reduction in absolute carbon emissions by 2030. With the impact of climate change becoming more visible each year and global demand from environment action groups for industries to take… Continue reading Shifting gears for cleaner mobility

@VW Group: Front row lock-out and double podium for Porsche in Mexico City009816

12/01/2025 Porsche has started into its racing year with a 1-2 qualifying lock-out followed by a double podium and moved into the lead of all three standings in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the Mexico City E-Prix. For the second consecutive race, reigning world champion Pascal Wehrlein scored three points for qualifying… Continue reading @VW Group: Front row lock-out and double podium for Porsche in Mexico City009816

‘EVs are the way to go and we see a big future in electric mobility’: Sunjay Kapur

Gurugram-headquartered Tier-1 major Sona Comstar, which began operations nearly three decades ago in 1995 as Sona Okegawa Precision Forgings, is on a strong footing with a highly diversified portfolio that today spans beyond its proprietary warm-forged bevel gears and differentials, to also incorporate EV-related components such as traction motors, active-suspension motors, and sensors. The company,… Continue reading ‘EVs are the way to go and we see a big future in electric mobility’: Sunjay Kapur