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Companies Japan’s top robot makers link platforms for smart factories: Fanuc, Mitsubishi Electric and DMG Mori let manufacturers share data…
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Companies Tight supply of key component rattles Japan’s machinery sector; Lack of linear guides holds up machine tool production for…
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Companies Tencent’s U.S. Music IPO Reflects More Upbeat Recording Industry. Tencent Music dominates the China market: it owns the most…
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Companies Custom-fit clothes retailer Zozo launches in 72 countries; Japanese online company challenges Uniqlo, Amazon with global rollout (Nikkei) Japan-based…
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