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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.


Economic Daily News/CENS host a booth at TaipeiPLAS 2018.
(Photo courtesy of CENS)

TaipeiPLAS Roars Back After Six-Year Slumber

Sep 11, 2024

Starting on July 29, 2024, the biennial TaipeiPLAS will take place at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1. This year, the show is expected to feature 400 exhibitors across 1,800 booths, marking a 38% increase in scale compared to the 2022 edition. After a six-year hiatus due to COVID-19, TAITRA is eager to welcome back international buyers to TaipeiPLAS 2024. As of now, visitors from ...


TMBA leads over 36 member manufacturers in showcasing Taiwan's manufacturing expertise. (Photo courtesy of TMBA)

Taiwan Flexes Smart Manufacturing Muscle at IMTS

Sep 10, 2024

Powered by the Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT), the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) opens September 9, 2024. The Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA) leads more than 36 member manufacturers in showcasing Taiwan’s manufacturing expertise. To enhance visibility, TMBA has set up two kiosks—one in the East Hall and another in the South Hall—wh...


Nearly 320,000 visitors flooded TAIROS 2024, setting a new attendance record. (Photo courtesy of United Daily News Group)

AI Meets IA: TAIROS 2024 Showcases Future of Automation

Aug 29, 2024

As the curtain fell on August 24th, the automation industry's biggest annual event saw record-breaking numbers. The Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show (TAIROS 2024) and Automation Taipei attracted 1,200 manufacturers filling 4,500 booths, with international buyers from Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Poland, and Hong Kong among the 15 groups that attended. Nearly 320,000 visitors f...


From Science Fiction to the Factory Floor: Taiwan's AI Robots</h2>

From Science Fiction to the Factory Floor: Taiwan's AI Robots

Aug 27, 2024

On the 21st, the Department of Industrial Technology (DOIT) under Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) unveiled its theme booth at the Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show (TAIROS 2024). The booth, organized by three of Taiwan's leading research institutions—the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), the Precision Machinery Research & Development Center (PMC), and the M...


The intercontinental meeting of the machinery industry in Bursa</h2>

The intercontinental meeting of the machinery industry in Bursa

Aug 23, 2024

Bursa Machinery Technologies Fairs (BUMATECH), the intercontinental meeting of the machinery manufacturing sector in Bursa, is preparing to host the machinery sector for the 22nd time between November 28 - December 1, 2024. BUMATECH, which will be held at Tüyap Bursa International Fair and Congress Center, will bring together Metal Processing Technologies, Sheet Metal Processing Technologies...


MAKTEK AVRASYA, the region's largest machine tools sector event, kicks off on 30 September</h2>

MAKTEK AVRASYA, the region's largest machine tools sector event, kicks off on 30 September

Jul 15, 2024

Istanbul, Türkiye - The 8th edition of MAKTEK AVRASYA will take place at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul from September 30 to October 5, 2024, bringing together the world's leading companies and the most important brands in the machinery industry. The fair will feature an award ceremony for the industrial design competition, themed “Designing for Sustainable Industries” MAKTEK A...


WMF 2024 returns this September Unlocking Future Furniture and Woodworking Markets with “Synergistic Sustainable Innovation”</h2>

WMF 2024 returns this September Unlocking Future Furniture and Woodworking Markets with “Synergistic Sustainable Innovation”

May 22, 2024

The Shanghai International Furniture Machinery and Woodworking Machinery Fair (WMF 2024) is set to take place from September 11 to 14, 2024. Co-hosted with the China International Furniture Fair - “CIFF (Shanghai)” and the Shanghai International Exhibition on Upholstery Technology for Home Furnishing, WMF 2024 will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai. The e...


CHINAPLAS 2024 Returns to Shanghai with a Record-Breaking 4,420 Exhibitors</h2>

CHINAPLAS 2024 Returns to Shanghai with a Record-Breaking 4,420 Exhibitors

Apr 18, 2024

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...


 ArabPlast 2023 - A Transformative Showcase of Innovation and Sustainability in the Plastics and Petrochemical Industry </h2>

ArabPlast 2023 - A Transformative Showcase of Innovation and Sustainability in the Plastics and Petrochemical Industry

Apr 01, 2024

ArabPlast, the premier trade fair for the plastics, recycling, petrochemical, packaging & rubber industry, unfolded its grandeur on the 13th of December 2023. The three-day spectacle not only celebrated the latest advancements, and innovations, but also delved into sustainable solutions, positioning itself as a pivotal player in shaping the future of the global plastics, petrochemical and allied ...


Photo courtesy of United Daily News Group.

Discover Innovation at TMTS 2024: DX & GX for a Sustainable Future

Mar 21, 2024

From March 27 onwards, the Taiwan Machine Tool and Accessory Builder's Association (TMBA) will host the 8th Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS 2024) at Taipei Nangang International Exhibition Center (TAINEX)! Featuring over 600 exhibitors and 3,350 booths, the event will draw more than 3,000 foreign buyers from 30 countries and is anticipated to welcome 55,000 visitors. According to ...