These are in-depth pre- and post-show reports on major international trade fairs, held in Taiwan and other countries with significant participation by Taiwanese manufacturers and exporters. They are offered to help global buyers and other readers better understand what is going on at the fairs and the latest offerings by Taiwanese exhibitors.
Taipei Cycle, which kicked off on March 9 and is scheduled to last until the 12th at Nangang Exhibition Center, SINBON Electronics is one of the few electric assistive bicycle solution suppliers in Taiwan. Together with business partner Axman Enterprise, both companies were able to showcase Taiwan's electric bike capabilities at the show in hopes of entering the global market. Axman Enterprise's ...
The Russian-Ukrainian war has severely impacted a number of sectors, including the electronics industry. The world's largest automotive wiring harness manufacturer based in Germany, LEONI, has shut down its factories in Ukraine and Russia due to the war, causing a large shortage of automotive wiring harnesses. After the suspension, Taiwan-funded companies such as Bizlink-KY and Guangyu are expect...
The previous article discussed smart manufacturing practices and the challenges of implementing these new technologies into a real-world situation. For further elaboration on these topics, CENS interviewed Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) Industry, Science and Technology International Strategy Center (ISTI) analyst Silicon Shih via email, covering overall AI trends in Taiwan's indu...
Domestic auto parts manufacturers reported self-settled revenue in January, of which major domestic aftermarket parts supplier Tong Yang Group (TYG) NTD$$1.744 billion is at a 25-month high; while auto lamp maker Depo Auto Parts was valued at NTD$1.434 billion, the second-highest in 10 months. In addition, the combined revenue of the auto transmission system manufacturer Hota Industrial in Jan...
Foxconn Chairman Young Liu revealed on Thursday (Feb. 10) that the company is scheduled to release two more new electric vehicle models this year to tap into the growing EV markets in India, the U.S., and Thailand. The focus on these industries will help bolster Foxconn's business revenue in semiconductor-related growth from 10% to 20%, while auto parts revenue could also see significant growt...
Digital transformation is one of the most trending keywords in recent years, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has accelerated the digital transformation among enterprise operations. What is the definition of digital transformation? Taiwan's top research and technology development organization ITRI AI collaborative platform Aldea considers a company that is embracing digital transformat...
The Omicron variant's fast spread has World Health Organization experts looking towards the COVID-19 pandemic transition into the endemic stage, where high rates of vaccination and widespread infection could lead to global immunity. However, Pegatron Chairman T.H. Tung pointed out that despite the waning health emergency, shortages of crucial components will continue to persist beyond the pandemi...
Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) announced the November manufacturing index on Thursday, signaling that the overall index rose by 0.14 points from 15.14 points revised last month to 15.28 points in November. The index signal, representing the state of the manufacturing index, has remained in the green index for two consecutive months now. The application of emerging technologies an...
SEMICON Taiwan 2021 International Semiconductor Exhibition kicked off on Dec. 28, focusing on various issues, including information security, hydropower, and declining birthrate. Industry figures pointed out that long-term supporting policies are needed to ensure that Taiwan's semiconductor industry maintains its leading status. Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA) and TSMC Chairma...
With batteries used to power electric vehicles becoming an absolute necessity, raw metal materials in 2021 have seen a sharp rise in demand, and the trend is expected to continue in 2022. However, this will result in higher costs for automotive brands, prolonging the adoption of EVs, commonly touted as a crucial tool in fighting climate change. Just as the world is quickly adapting to the gree...