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.
To assist the machine tool industry in shifting towards high-value-added products and reducing carbon emissions during manufacturing, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has allocated approximately NT$300 million for 2024. This funding aims to subsidize intelligent machinery, promote the use of domestic controllers in machine tool factories, and establish a database to enhance carbon inventor...
By Hsu Wen-Tung and Andrew Hsu On July 3rd, the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) convened a pivotal meeting of the “Machinery Industry Net Zero Sustainability Promotion Committee,” bringing together over 20 experts in industrial machinery, components, and carbon reduction. The focus of the gathering was to devise strategies for a low-carbon transformation within the industry. Da...
A Shift in Focus The machinery industry, a cornerstone of national industrial progress, has long supplied the essential products that fuel modern life. Yet, over the past few decades, this once-stalwart sector has encountered challenges unlike any before. The "White Paper on Taiwan Machinery Industry Development" released by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) in 2024 reveals t...
Amid the looming implementation of the carbon tax policy, Patrick P. Chen, the 6th Chairman of the Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA), urged the government on August 30th to expedite its deployment to encourage domestic equipment purchases and the replacement of outdated machinery. He also recommended incorporating the energy label promoted by TMBA to spur the growth of ...
The march toward Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing is accelerating, and intelligent industrial robots are taking center stage. Recognizing this pivotal shift, Taiwanese manufacturers like Foxconn, HIWIN, Delta Electronics, Techman, and NexCOBOT are actively developing cutting-edge software and hardware solutions to power the next generation of intelligent robotics. The Ministry of Economic ...
CHINAPLAS, the world's leading plastics and rubber trade fair, is making a strong comeback to Shanghai after a six-year hiatus. The event is scheduled to take place from April 23 to 26, 2024, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China. This year's edition will feature a record-breaking 4,420 exhibitors, marking a notable 12% increase compared to the 20...
In response to the surge in smart manufacturing, the China Steel Machinery Corporation (CSMC), a member of the China Steel Corporation (CSC) Group, has not only incorporated intelligent machine control, laser marking, and rust removal technologies in the machine factory this year but has also successfully pioneered welding automation technology in the cold welding factory. Notably, the "Gantry-ty...
To address the challenges posed by global inflation and the repercussions of the Russo-Ukrainian War, the International Trade Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), has commissioned the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) to orchestrate collaborative efforts within the precision components, hand tools, and hardware sectors. The objective is to enhance overseas marketi...
The year 2022 was marked by a series of significant global challenges, including the China-US trade dispute, the COVID-19 pandemic, escalating ocean freight expenses, disruptions in the global supply chain, and the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war. Consequently, price hikes of natural gas, petroleum, and food lead to soaring inflation. To address these economic hardships, major economies like the EU ...
In recent years, Taiwanese manufacturers of plastic and rubber machinery have generally seen substantial growth. Factors behind the thriving landscapes include the surge in consumption in emerging countries, the rapid expansion of the packaging business due to the proliferation of global e-commerce, the momentum of the automobile industry, and the boom in health care and medical services amid the...
