Compiled by KEN LIU Chairman of Rountop Machinery Industries Co., Ltd., S.M. Lin, says after years of adjustments to product strategy to give buyers made-to-order products so as to combat underselling mainland Chinese competitors, customized heavy-duty machining centers now account for over 90 p

By QUINCY LIANG The Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC), a key automotive industry alliance formed by domestic research institutes and private makers, presented its latest R&D achievements to global visitors at this year's 5-in-1 auto and motorcycle shows in Taiwan, comprising the 2015

Founded in 1972, Hwang Yu is a TS16949- and ISO-14001-certified company specializing in aftermarket (AM) automotive steering, suspension and brake components, with over 40 years of manufacturing experience, also being the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in Taiwan, as well as a major play

Compiled By KEN LIU Edward Yang, the founder and chairman of machine-tool maker Goodway Machine Corp., announced the firm's “tri-pronged strategy” to help achieve its goal to boost consolidated revenue 32.9 percent to NT$10 billion (US$322.58 million) this year from last year’s NT$7.81 billi

Founded in 1989, A-One Parts Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of automotive suspension parts including shock absorber accessories, control arms, center bearing supports, steering parts, steering gear assemblies, and steering coupling and joints. A-One’s strong in-house manufacturing capab

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), reportedly the world’s No.1 manufacturer of built-to-order chips, will begin to set up volume production capacity for chips designed for Internet of Things applications (IoT) this year after building an integrated IoT ecosystem encompassing microproces

Compiled By KEN LIU Taiwan-made controllers stole the spotlight at the Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) this year, underscoring efforts by the island's machine-tool industry to enhance product value to fend off global challengers. In their drive to tap international markets

Compiled By KEN LIU The biennial 2015 Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS), held March 3-8 in the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 and Nangang Exhibition Hall, saw notable technologies as multitasking, robotic arms and Industry 4.0 that are touted as crucial to "Smart Manufacturing."

Founded in 2000, Glory & Sunrise is an ISO 9001-approved company specializing in providing integrated manufacturing services, including steel forging, metal stamping, welding, tooling development etc., as well as product assembly and packaging services to meet customers' requirements. With consi

By KEN LIU Founded only last year, Green Ideas Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on the development of smart lighting control systems for LED lights and solar-powered LED streetlights. Recent field tests carried out by the company prove that its dedicated control system can send signals to all of the

Headquartered in Taipei, northern Taiwan, Tedsco Inc. is focused on making engine parts and chassis parts mainly for aftermarket, with some products marketed under its “FMX” and “FM DIESEL” brands. Bolstered by decades of experience and extensive production capabilities, this firm supplies a wid

Founded in 1972, Hwang Yu Automobile Parts Co., Ltd. is a TS16949- and ISO 140001-certified company specializing in development and production of high-quality aftermarket (AM) automotive steering, suspension and brake components, with over 40 years of manufacturing experience. The company market

Chairman S.C. Hsu of the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), having been impressed by smart manufacturing technologies at top machine-tool shows as IMTS of the United States and JIMTOF of Japan held in 2014, says the era of smart machinery is arriving and smart technology is the center

Tay Arng Co., Ltd., located in Tainan of southern Taiwan and engaged in office chair making for more than 20 years, specializes in manufacturing office chair mechanisms, hardware and parts as chair back panels, spring cups, screws, suspension seat bases, pneumatic seat bases, pneumatic plate suppor

Founded in 1977, LONGHO has completely understood “OE KNOW HOW” since 1992, and is now a leading maker of automotive rubber parts as engine mounts, control arm bushings, radiator hoses, stabilizer links, and other rubber items. The company claims to be a 20-year expert in developing and manufacturi

A developer and trader of automotive parts and accessories, Long Tai Yu provides trustworthy service, topquality products and professionalism to win extensive customer satisfaction. Besides trying to develop innovative auto parts, the company supplies a series of auto parts, including control ar

Founded in 1987, the ISO 9001 and TS16949 certified Tesor Plus Corp. is professional designer and manufacturer of GPS Tracking System, Smartphone Tracking & Security, Smartphone Home Automation & Security, Smartphone Garage Remote Control, Touch-Screen 2-Way Alarm & Starter, LCD Display 2-Way Alarm

Diterna Auto Parts Co., Ltd., founded in 1990, has developed into a leading supplier of metal/rubber auto parts in Taiwan, boasting top-end manufacturing techniques, ample experience and advanced know-how. The company exports products to global automakers on the original equipment (OE) and origi

Shih Hsiang Auto Parts Co., Ltd. is the largest and most comprehensive supplier of aftermarket (AM) suspension and steering parts in Taiwan and, for control arms for American cars, in the world. Ever since its inception in 1978, the TUV ISO 9001-approved company has invested constantly in produ

By STEVE CHUANG The Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) 2014 was held on October 30 through November 4 at the Tokyo Bight Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center). Considered one of the largest and most important trade fairs in the global machine tool industry, the event drew mor

By KEN LIU The 16th HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), held on Oct. 27-30, 2014, ended up with attendees feeling optimistic about their business prospects for 2015. During the fair, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), its organizer, surveyed 613 buyers

By STEVE CHUANG Thanks partly to the broadening application of plastics in such fields as automobiles, packaging, and medical products, the International Plastic Fair (IPF Japan) 2014, held on Oct. 28 through Nov. 1 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, continued to grow in size and in its abil

Founded in 1974, Hong Bing Pneumatic Industry Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of air tools ranging from air screwdrivers to precision robotic arms. With a constant focus on innovation and quality, the ISO 9001- and CE (TÜV)-approved firm has obtained patents in Taiwan and Germany. Hong

By STEVE CHUANG The Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF), held biennially in Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) to highlight advanced machine tools and related technology developed in Japan and throughout the world, has built a reputation among professionals as one

By STEVE CHUANG Renowned as Asia’s largest, most important trade fair for plastics and rubber industries, the Taipei International Plastics & Rubber Industry Show (Taipei Plas) continued to live up to its reputation this year by attracting a record number of exhibitors who showed state-of-the-ar

Established in 1990, Diterna Auto Parts Co., Ltd. is a leading supplier of metal/rubber auto parts in Taiwan boasting top-end manufacturing techniques, ample experience and advanced know-how. The company supplies products to global automakers on the original equipment (OE) and original equipment se

Established in 2013, Hope Win Automation Co., Ltd. is a rapidly-growing developer and manufacturer of automatic systems, robotic systems and advanced machinery for wide-ranging applications. Despite being only one year old, Hope Win is a seasoned newcomer with more than 25 years of experience in m

Established in 2013, Hope Win Automation Co., Ltd. is a rapidly-growing developer and manufacturer of automatic systems, robotic systems and advanced machinery for wide-ranging applications. Despite being only one year old, Hope Win is a seasoned newcomer with more than 25 years of experience in

By QUINCY LIANG As in many other sectors, Taiwan was once a world-class supply base of auto tuning parts and accessories, offering quality, reasonably-priced products under OEM/ODM basis to international brands, but in recent years, the global auto-accessory market has been overwhelmed by unders

Lung Jeng Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a specialist in developing and making automotive brake parts. Driven by steady business development in the past 30 years, the firm has grown into a very comprehensive and leading supplier of its kind globally. The company supplies wide-ranging products, includin