【EMIDAS Magazine Thailand Edition No. 209】Thailand's Manufacturing Revolution! Automation and Robotization Create a New Era of Manufacturing

EMIDAS Magazine Thailand Edition May–June 2021 Issue (No.209) Published

EMIDAS Magazine Thailand Edition delivers the latest trends, company information, and technology trends related to Thailand's manufacturing industry.

In this issue, "Thailand's Manufacturing Revolution ~A New Era of Monozukuri Created by Automation and Robotization~" is featured as the lead special article.

Against the backdrop of labor shortages, rising labor costs, and the impact of the new coronavirus, interest in automation and robotization is growing in Thailand's manufacturing sites as well. Amidst these changes, where is Thailand's Monozukuri headed? From global robot market trends to Thai government support policies and corporate initiatives, we provide a detailed introduction.

In addition, we deliver rich content including introductions of notable manufacturing companies, industrial exhibition information, market data for the automotive industry, and serial articles useful for doing business in Thailand.

Highlights of This Issue

① Lead Special Article｜Thailand's Manufacturing Revolution ~A New Era of Monozukuri Created by Automation and Robotization~ (P.6-9)

This feature focuses on the movement towards automation and robotization, which is gaining increasing importance in Thailand's manufacturing industry.

While comparing the adoption status of industrial robots in various countries worldwide, the growth of the robot market within Thailand, responses to labor shortages, and the potential for productivity improvement are explained.

Furthermore, we also focus on systems that support automation investment, such as investment promotion measures by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) and import duty exemptions for related parts by the government.

This content considers what kind of transformations will be required in the future towards strengthening the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry.

② Featured Company Introduction｜WELLMEI (THAILAND) CO., LTD. (P.20-21)

Introducing the Thai subsidiary of the WELLMEI Group, a plastic injection mold manufacturer headquartered in China.

With an integrated production system capable of handling everything from mold design and manufacturing to injection molding and surface treatment as its strength, the company operates in a wide range of fields such as automotive parts, medical devices, and home appliances.

We delve into the company's competitiveness, including quality control utilizing an international network spanning China, Thailand, and Japan, and its responsiveness to short lead times.

③ Manufacturing Exhibition Information｜INTERMACH & SUBCON THAILAND 2021 (P.15-)

Introducing "INTERMACH & SUBCON THAILAND 2021," one of ASEAN's largest industrial machinery and supporting industries exhibitions.

In addition to the latest technologies such as automation, AI, and robot technology, we feature highlights of the exhibition that contribute to the development of the manufacturing industry, including industrial parts, manufacturing equipment, and business matching initiatives.

④ Thailand's Manufacturing and Automotive Industry News (P.10-12, P.22-23)

We publish news that manufacturing professionals should keep an eye on, including business developments and new product information of companies expanding into Thailand, and trends in the automotive market.

We also introduce data useful for understanding the movements of the Thai market, such as sales volumes and market shares by automobile manufacturer, and information on projects approved by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI).

⑤ Rich Serial Columns for Understanding the Thai Local Scene

In this issue, too, we feature many serial articles useful for business people and manufacturing professionals working in Thailand.

• 「President Takahashi's Struggles in the Tropics」（P.18）：Episodes delivered from the management front lines of SMEs that have expanded into Thailand. Episode 112: "Company Treasure".
• 「Thai Corporate Trends」（P.28）：Explaining Thailand's initiatives to reduce plastic waste, which are progressing even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 「Towards a New Era of Thai Railways」（P.30）：Introducing Thailand's railway infrastructure development and new line plans.
• 「From the Monozukuri Education Front」（P.32）：Focusing on the educational content at the Faculty of Information Technology, Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNI).
• 「GO!GO! Thai Local Factories」（P.34）：Introducing EGAT's product testing laboratory, which aims to promote natural refrigerants.
• 「Useful Business Thai Phrases to Know」（P.36）：Learn practical Thai phrases useful for requesting delivery dates and design changes.

⑥ EMIDAS Thailand Edition Member Company Introduction (P.37-)

Introducing Thai companies registered on the online business negotiation & factory search site "EMIDAS Thailand Edition".

Featuring each company's specialized technologies, products, processing fields, and business activities, we deliver information useful for companies seeking new suppliers or manufacturing partners.

A Book to Understand Thailand's Monozukuri

EMIDAS Magazine Thailand Edition is an information magazine that broadly covers not only technical information on manufacturing, but also Thai industrial trends, local company initiatives, and knowledge useful for business. It is recommended not only for those involved in the manufacturing industry, but also for those looking to expand their business in Thailand or seeking new business opportunities.

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