Gardner: 2016 World Machine Tool Survey (Data & Ranking by Country)

[TaiShang]

Excellent by Shenyang Machine Tool Co., Ltd, all the best to their "i5" strategy! If there is English language links please add, for the time being let me quote from previous post:

SMTCL introduces new i5 CNC Control at IMTS 2016

CNC Control excels in performance and providing information to users

Los Angeles, June 1,2016: SMTCL-Americas will display it’s new i5 CNC Control at the 2016 IMTS exhibition at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL from September 12 –17,2016. SMTCL will be in Booth S-8245 in the Metal Cutting Pavilion in the South Hall.

Although this i5 CNC Control will not be offered to customers in North America until 2017, it has been installed on over 2000 machines in China. In addition to bringing world-class performance and reliability to customers, the i5 is easy to use and brings a new level of information to organizations. The control will be available on most of SMTCL's 300 models and can be used on 2,3,4 and 5-Axis machines. The i5 Control was named after the characteristics it brings to customers: Intelligent, Internet, Integrate, Industry, and Information.

The control is intelligent by making programming easier and more conversational. The i5 Control features 3D color graphics for simulations as well as feature programming. It also has full tool management and remote diagnostic capabilities to make machines more productive.

The i5 control opens up the full power of the Internet to users by offering remote diagnostics and remote machine management for “lights out” operation. Email and text messages from the machine can also communicate key information to manufacturers. Apps are also available for both Android and iOS devices to make the control even more productive.

The i5 control integrates with production systems and can seamlessly provide data to measure productivity and performance. The control also easy integrates with robots, automation. measurement devices and rotary tables.

SMTCL’s i5 Control is also made for industry, as it is built on a reliable platform of industrial processors and electronics. Based on the proveni-Port technology, the control is UL Certified and performs accurately and reliably in manufacturing environments.

The Information provided by the i5 Control is valuable to management by directly prov iding key informationtofinance,production,andsales. The machine can directly provide information to production scheduling systems and full ERP systems.

“The i5 Control will revolutionize manufacturing by its ease-of-use and its highly rated performance.” Said Jerry McCarty, Chief Operating Officer of SMTCL. “In addition, it will provide accurate information directly into manufacturing production systems which otherwise had to be entered manually by machine operators. The ability of the i5 Control to work in lights out operations will also make SMTCL machines more productive and less costly.”

SMTCL is the largest machine tool manufacturer in the world producing 80,000 machine tools each year and has annual revenues of $2.9 billion. SMTCL has over 300 products including CNC boring mills, vertical turning centers, vertical machining centers, horizontal turning centers, horizontal machining centers, gantry type machining centers, pipe threading machines and tapping centers. SMTCL also makes conventional lathes, boring mills, and radial drills.SMTCL has design centers in Berlin, Germanyand Shanghai, China as well as multiple factories in Germany and China. The SMTCL-Americas Technology Center is located in City of Industry, California and stocks machines, replacement parts, and accessories. SMTCL has a network of full service distributors in North America who have extensive training, parts, installation, and field service capabilities.

http://www.smtcl-americas.com/news-events/smtcl-introduces-new-i5-cnc-control-at-imts-2016/

 

[Echo_419]

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This is the 51st edition of an independent annual survey that collects statistics from machine tool consuming and producing countries and compares them in real U.S. dollars. It is conducted through the research department of Gardner Business Media, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio USA, by Steve Kline, director of market intelligence, and Nancy Eigel-Miller, research manager. Data for this report comes from research conducted by Gardner Business Media, the publisher of this magazine.

As home to world's largest industrial base, China Mainland continues to be world's #1 largest consumer of machine tools by a huge margin, even more than the next five nations combined. Taiwan ranks #9.

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In recent years China Mainland has already overtaken traditional machine tool powerhouses like Japan, Germany, and emerges as the #1 largest producer. Taiwan ranks #7 as producer, and #3 as net exporter after Japan, Germany.

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Read the full report at: http://www.gardnerweb.com/cdn/cms/2016 WMTS Report.pdf

Looks like we are making Healthy progress

congrats to China

 

[Shotgunner51]

Looks like we are making Healthy progress

2013- 576
2014- 645
2015- 690
congrats to China

You are following up on machine tool as well? Good to know, it's a critical industry that worth attention from economy and defence fans. Yes, India is making very healthy progress here, congrats.

 

[Echo_419]

You are following up on machine tool as well? Good to know, it's a critical industry that worth attention from economy and defence fans. Yes, India is making very healthy progress here, congrats.

I am following Machine tool production since 2015 when @TaiShang opened a thread on it
Many people don't realize that these small indicators can provide an insight into the long term prospects of the economy

On topic
I am surprised that we are behind Turkey and ahead of Industrial powers like France and Russia
@T-123456 congrats on the achievement man
https://defence.pk/threads/china-is-worlds-largest-producer-of-machine-tools-gardner.379074/

 

[TaiShang]

I am following Machine tool production since 2015 when @TaiShang opened a thread on it
Many people don't realize that these small indicators can provide an insight into the long term prospects of the economy

On topic
I am surprised that we are behind Turkey and ahead of Industrial powers like France and Russia
@T-123456 congrats on the achievement man
https://defence.pk/threads/china-is-worlds-largest-producer-of-machine-tools-gardner.379074/

Italy is another bright spot. Not to be taken lightly.

 

[Shotgunner51]

I am following Machine tool production since 2015 when @TaiShang opened a thread on it
Many people don't realize that these small indicators can provide an insight into the long term prospects of the economy

On topic
I am surprised that we are behind Turkey and ahead of Industrial powers like France and Russia
@T-123456 congrats on the achievement man
https://defence.pk/threads/china-is-worlds-largest-producer-of-machine-tools-gardner.379074/

Well said, fundamentals like steel (metallurgical), chemical (and advanced materials), machine tool and semiconductor are critical backbones of a nation's industry, have long term impact on a nation's economy, macro financials, well beings of citizen and even national security. I have utmost respect for scientists & engineers fighting for technological advancement, be them Chinese, Indian or Turkish, wish them continue to make more and better machine tools.

 

[Echo_419]

Italy is another bright spot. Not to be taken lightly.

Yes I was surprised to see Italy beating South Korea

 

[Shotgunner51]

Machining Centers Market to Surpass $5 Billion by 2020,
6-Axis CNC Machine Revolutionizing the Industry
Published: Sept 19, 2016 10:01 p.m. ET
Sep 20, 2016 (PR Newswire Europe via COMTEX)

The global machining centers market 2016 - 2020 report says rise in automation will be a key trend for market growth. Implementing automation not only increases profit margins but also has a positive impact on resource regulation and loss control. Automation in a company's production or fabrication process increases its competitive edge and reduces operational costs. However, the high cost of automation systems and equipment makes it necessary to conduct a comparative study of additional costs with the overall cost reductions in the long run.

Complete report on machining centers market spread across 71 pages, analyzing 4 major companies and providing 35 data exhibits now available at http://www.sandlerresearch.org/global-machining-centers-market-2016-2020.html.

The machining centers market study predicts that in terms of geographical regions, APAC will dominate the industry throughout the next four years and also estimates this region to account for almost 42% of the total market shares by 2020. This dominance mainly attributes to the exponential increase in investments in the major end-user segments especially, the automotive industry. Analysts estimate the machining centers market to grow at a CAGR of more than 6% in this region during the next four years.

The following companies are the key players in the global machining centers market: DMTG (Dalian Machine Tool Group), DMG Mori, SMTCL (Shenyang Machine Tool Co. Ltd.), and Yamazaki Mazak.​

Other prominent vendors in the market are: Allied Machine & Engineering, Amada, AMERASEIKI, BYJC-OKUMA (Beijing) Machine Tools, Doosan, Doosan Infracore, ENSHU, Fair Friend, FANUC, GF Machining Solutions, Haas Automation, Hardinge, Heller, HMT, HURCO, Hyundai WIA, Jiuh-Yeh Precision Machinery, JTEKT, Kennametal, KIWA Japan, Komatsu, Maco, Makino Milling Machine, Matsuura, Micromatic, OKK, Sandvik, SISTER-CNC, SNK, Tongtai Machine & Tools, Toshiba Machine, Yama Seiki, and YCM.​

Global Machining Centers Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. To calculate the market size, machining centers market report covers the vendor landscape and discusses various products manufactured by vendors in the market.

Read the full article at http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ma...olutionizing-the-industry-2016-09-19-22203129

 

[Shotgunner51]

German machine tool maker eyes China's industrial automation
2016-11-27 20:50:22

Suzhou Industrial Park in east China's Jiangsu Province [Photo: baidu.com]​

German machine tool maker Schwabische Werkzeugmaschinen GmBH (SW) has set up its first factory outside Germany in Suzhou Industrial Park in east China's Jiangsu Province.

"We plan to establish smart assembly lines and an automatic production department in China," said Reiner Fries, Managing Director Sales of SW.​

Since SW's Shanghai office was set up in 2010, it has won nearly 50 clients and sold more than 200 machines.

Fries said SW is instilling in China the concept of German Industry 4.0 step by step, contributing to the development of "Made in China 2025".

The machine tool manufacturer is best known for its multi-spindle technology.

Markus Schmolz, legal representative of SW Asia Co. Ltd., said that as China goes through manufacturing transformation and upgrades, the concepts of intelligent manufacturing and industrial automation are becoming more and more popular.

High-grade numerical control machine tools are among those encouraged by the "Made in China 2025" development plan. Among the others are large aircraft, aero-engines and gas turbines, civil aviation, smart green trains, fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles, marine engineering equipment and high-tech ships, intelligent power grid equipment, nuclear equipment, high-end diagnosis and treatment equipment.

http://english.cri.cn/12394/2016/11/27/2743s945978.htm

 

[Shotgunner51]

Shenyang, a City of Successful Transition from China's Industrial Pioneer to Innovative Manufacturer
News provided by Shenyang Municipal Bureau of News
Dec 29, 2016, 23:09 ET

SHENYANG, China, Dec. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Shenyang, known as the "Oriental Ruhr Area" has been the manufacturing base of China since the 1930s. Very much like its German namesake, Shenyang has a continued history as the most important manufacturing place in China's North East and is home to the aerospace, automotive, machinery, chemical, pharmaceutical and financial industries. Shenyang now finds itself again at the forefront of the tremendous changes in China's manufacturing culture and there is never a shortage of "hard" factors in this city such as new state-of-the-art factories, international schools, modern apartments and high living standards to prove this. Even the monthly average income for its workers is as high as in the capital city Beijing.

Currently the country is facing a tremendous challenge in transforming its manufacturing culture to meet the needs of the future. The Central government in 2015 formulated new goals in the "Made in China 2025" campaign. The rust belt of China so far has managed to cut overcapacity in steel and coal prior to the set targets by the government. Liaoning province alone has closed over 40 coal mines and reduced over 13 million tons of steel capacity. However the central government is only partly providing funds to help the transition of workers from classic industrial work environments into new forms of employment. A huge challenge for the local government that has come up with ideas to smoothly enter into the next phase of the industrial revolution for the region.

Even while other Chinese cities also have made great transitions, Shenyang is more interwoven with its past and its tradition as the industrial revolution's avant-garde in China. Home to eight million people it is one of China's tier-two cities, which are catching up fast and adapting to the new situation. As one of the many efforts to revitalize the region, Shenyang is highly supportive in developing private sector industries. The local government has established a 50 million yuan (7,2 Million Dollar) fund dedicated to fostering the development of private high-tech industries. Qualified companies are eligible to receive tax breaks that reduces their corporate income tax rate from 25 percent to 15 percent. In addition, companies that qualify to obtain high-tech-status also receive a 200,000 yuan (28,750 Dollar) bonus.

One of the city's most innovative entrepreneurs is the Chairman of Shenyang Machine Tool Group (SYMG) Guan Xiyou. Recently he has introduced a new i5 series of intelligent machine tools that can be used in all areas requiring high-precision parts. Already 16,000 units of this advanced tooling machine have been sold.

A few miles away is another one of Shenyang's leading industries, Siasun Robot and Automation Co.. 68,000 industrial robots have been sold in China last year while sales of Chinese companies accounted for about one third. Compared with their sales of last year, in the first six month of this year Chinese companies' sales have already reached 19,257 units, reflecting the importance of the robotic industry for the middle kingdom. Siasun's industrial robots are within the top three by market value and within the top ten when it comes to market share worldwide. Their goal is also to be within the top three when it comes to market shares.

Only one year ago, China has implemented its "Internet Plus" and "Made in China 2025" policies to transform its traditional industries. Shenyang can be seen as a leading example of a successful transition process to improve the economic development of China. The goal to use advanced technologies to help China turn into a green and innovative manufacturing power house can be best seen in Shenyang.


Read the full article at http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...eer-to-innovative-manufacturer-300384157.html

 

[AndrewJin]

Shenyang, a City of Successful Transition from China's Industrial Pioneer to Innovative Manufacturer
News provided by Shenyang Municipal Bureau of News
Dec 29, 2016, 23:09 ET

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SHENYANG, China, Dec. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Shenyang, known as the "Oriental Ruhr Area" has been the manufacturing base of China since the 1930s. Very much like its German namesake, Shenyang has a continued history as the most important manufacturing place in China's North East and is home to the aerospace, automotive, machinery, chemical, pharmaceutical and financial industries. Shenyang now finds itself again at the forefront of the tremendous changes in China's manufacturing culture and there is never a shortage of "hard" factors in this city such as new state-of-the-art factories, international schools, modern apartments and high living standards to prove this. Even the monthly average income for its workers is as high as in the capital city Beijing.

Currently the country is facing a tremendous challenge in transforming its manufacturing culture to meet the needs of the future. The Central government in 2015 formulated new goals in the "Made in China 2025" campaign. The rust belt of China so far has managed to cut overcapacity in steel and coal prior to the set targets by the government. Liaoning province alone has closed over 40 coal mines and reduced over 13 million tons of steel capacity. However the central government is only partly providing funds to help the transition of workers from classic industrial work environments into new forms of employment. A huge challenge for the local government that has come up with ideas to smoothly enter into the next phase of the industrial revolution for the region.

Even while other Chinese cities also have made great transitions, Shenyang is more interwoven with its past and its tradition as the industrial revolution's avant-garde in China. Home to eight million people it is one of China's tier-two cities, which are catching up fast and adapting to the new situation. As one of the many efforts to revitalize the region, Shenyang is highly supportive in developing private sector industries. The local government has established a 50 million yuan (7,2 Million Dollar) fund dedicated to fostering the development of private high-tech industries. Qualified companies are eligible to receive tax breaks that reduces their corporate income tax rate from 25 percent to 15 percent. In addition, companies that qualify to obtain high-tech-status also receive a 200,000 yuan (28,750 Dollar) bonus.

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One of the city's most innovative entrepreneurs is the Chairman of Shenyang Machine Tool Group (SYMG) Guan Xiyou. Recently he has introduced a new i5 series of intelligent machine tools that can be used in all areas requiring high-precision parts. Already 16,000 units of this advanced tooling machine have been sold.

A few miles away is another one of Shenyang's leading industries, Siasun Robot and Automation Co.. 68,000 industrial robots have been sold in China last year while sales of Chinese companies accounted for about one third. Compared with their sales of last year, in the first six month of this year Chinese companies' sales have already reached 19,257 units, reflecting the importance of the robotic industry for the middle kingdom. Siasun's industrial robots are within the top three by market value and within the top ten when it comes to market share worldwide. Their goal is also to be within the top three when it comes to market shares.

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Only one year ago, China has implemented its "Internet Plus" and "Made in China 2025" policies to transform its traditional industries. Shenyang can be seen as a leading example of a successful transition process to improve the economic development of China. The goal to use advanced technologies to help China turn into a green and innovative manufacturing power house can be best seen in Shenyang.


Read the full article at http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...eer-to-innovative-manufacturer-300384157.html

wow, I didn't know Shenyang has transformed so quickly.

 

[TaiShang]

wow, I didn't know Shenyang has transformed so quickly.

I once read somewhere that the weak link in Mainland China's (as well as Taiwan's) machine tools industry has been the software, which has to be imported from overseas and integrated into the products.

I think Made in China 2025 (industry 4.0) intends, among others, to tackle this by investing heavily on intelligence machine tool industry.

 

[SBUS-CXK]

They’ve produced airplanes, launched satellites and churned out some of the best smartphones, so it seems almost incredible that China has been stumped by the humble ballpoint pen. Until now.

China, while being the world’s biggest manufacturer of ballpoint pens, has not been able to manufacture the pen tips without relying on foreign imports.

Taiyuan Iron and Steel, one of the country’s biggest stainless steelmakers, has announced that it's finally able to develop the pen tips after five years of trying.

Ballpoint tips require extremely high grade stainless steel and precision equipment, the company told the Xinhua news agency.

For years, China has spent millions importing the stainless steel and other equipment from Japan and Switzerland.

Beifa Group, one of the country’s largest ballpoint pen makers, said it has ordered the first batchof pen tips from Taiyuan, and expects to completely replace the need for imported steel within the next two years.

The issue has been a thorn in China’s side for years, with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang saying it reflected badly on Chinese manufacturing.

China even set up a national initiative to move its domestic pen makers up the industry value chain in 2011.

Now you can finally say that your pen is 100% Made in China.

http://mashable.com/2017/01/10/china-manufactures-ballpoint-pen/#IWWnESWOFqq0

 

[cloud4000]

Never thought that building a simple ball point pen could be so complex! Been using Chinese-made fountain pens - Hero brand -- for years.

 

[somebozo]

Never thought that building a simple ball point pen could be so complex! Been using Chinese-made fountain pens - Hero brand -- for years.

It is an art of precision like gold smith...