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Industrial Ethernet market seen reaching $27.68 billion by 2035
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Industrial Ethernet is gaining traction as manufacturers, utilities and transport operators push deeper into automation and smart factories.
Propstore to auction rare sci-fi anime production cels
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Propstore is putting original anime production art from Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Cowboy Bebop and other genre-defining titles up for auction in London and online July 8-9, 2026. The sale spotlights the hand-drawn work behind some of anime’s most…
Industrial manipulators market seen reaching $4.2 billion by 2033
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Persistence Market Research says the global industrial manipulators market is on track to grow from $2.5 billion in 2026 to $4.2 billion by 2033, driven by factory automation, workplace safety rules and Industry 4.0 spending.
Yusuke Nakamae’s Neo Japanesque wins Bronze in A' Digital Art Awards
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Tokyo-based digital artist Yusuke Nakamae earned a Bronze A’ Design Award for Neo Japanesque, a digital art series that blends Japanese spirituality, architecture and futurism.
Bamboo Forever showcases Teppo skewer manufacturing at Manufacturing World Japan
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Guilin Bamboo Forever Technology Co., Ltd. used Manufacturing World Japan to spotlight precision bamboo Teppo skewers for food service, retail and industrial production.
Japan’s rare earth push raises Arctic and deep-sea risks
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Japan is weighing rare earth projects in Greenland and near Minamitorishima as it tries to reduce dependence on China.
Industrial automation services market seen reaching $569.48B by 2035
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Market Research Future says the industrial automation services market will grow from $178.22 billion in 2025 to $569.48 billion by 2035, powered by smart manufacturing, AI, robotics and IIoT adoption.
Energy transition market seen reaching $5.6 trillion by 2031
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Allied Market Research says the global energy transition market could more than double from $2.3 trillion in 2021 to $5.6 trillion by 2031, driven by renewable energy, electrification and net-zero spending.
MONOGRIIS launches first Japanese-made mechanical watch RESTA
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MONOGRIIS has launched RESTA, a 36mm Japanese-made mechanical watch inspired by 1950s designs and featured in Esquire UK. The release marks the Osaka brand’s push into timeless mechanical watches after its 2026 rebrand.
Giovanni Scafoglio frames new album as antidote to social media toxicity
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Italian artist Giovanni Scafoglio has released Musicology Mashup, a 78-minute album built from neuroscience research, field recordings and 21 international collaborators to counter algorithmic overload.
The Japanese Clothing Co spotlights hand-drawn Japanese street-style tees
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The Japanese Clothing Co is leaning into the global appetite for Japanese street style with hand-drawn graphic tees for men and women.
NIST expands SRI partnership to launch quantum manufacturing center
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The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology has expanded its collaboration with SRI to stand up a new Quantum Manufacturing Engineering Center aimed at scaling quantum components and systems for production.
NEW CHUNTAO pitches foam trucker cap manufacturing for global brands
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Yangzhou New Chuntao Accessory Co., Ltd. says its foam trucker cap operation combines more than 30 years of manufacturing experience, a 500,000-piece monthly capacity and export compliance for buyers in the U.S., Japan and Europe.
New Chuntao spotlights flexible sun hat production at MAGIC SHOW
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Yangzhou New Chuntao Accessory Co., Ltd. used the MAGIC SHOW in Las Vegas to pitch itself as a fast-moving supplier of ladies wide brim sun hats for global retailers.
NEW CHUNTAO pitches large-scale custom snapback production for global retailers
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Yangzhou New Chuntao Accessory Co., Ltd. is positioning itself as a high-volume personalized snapback hat supplier for retail chains that need fast turnaround, multiple colorways and strict logistics support.
New Chuntao pitches custom sports cap manufacturing at ISPO
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Yangzhou New Chuntao Accessory Co., Ltd. used ISPO to showcase its sports cap manufacturing, customization and compliance capabilities for global brands.
NEW CHUNTAO touts OEM fishing bucket hat manufacturing capacity
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Yangzhou New Chuntao Accessory Co., Ltd. is pitching its OEM fishing bucket hat production to global apparel brands as outdoor headwear demand grows.
Wonsmart pitches high-airflow brushless DC blowers for industrial ventilation
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Ningbo Wonsmart Motor Fan Co., Ltd. is promoting its brushless DC blower line for industrial ventilation, highlighting airflow, pressure, durability and customization for 24/7 applications.
Japan edge AI market projected to hit $40.81 billion by 2030
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Allied Market Research says Japan’s edge AI market was worth $7.79 billion in 2020 and is forecast to reach $40.81 billion by 2030. The report points to cloud workloads, smart wearables, 5G and industrial adoption as key growth drivers, while…
Tokyo governor touts hydrogen push on Europe, Central Asia trip
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Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike used visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan to promote Tokyo’s green hydrogen strategy and deepen ties on digital innovation, resilience and education.
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