Amidst fierce global market competition, the manufacturing industry grapples with a host of unprecedented challenges, including technology loss, talent migration, and the shift from long to short supply chains. According to American technological research and consulting firm Gartner, smart manufacturing will become ubiquitous in the manufacturing industry, with approximately 80% of Internet of...

The Electric Vehicle surge is gaining momentum in Taiwan! Data from the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) reveals a notable increase in vehicle plate registrations across the country. Between January and November 2023, EVs comprised over a quarter of all new vehicle registrations. This surge is projected to propel the annual turnover of the automobile and motorcycle retail industry to surpass $...

Amidst the gradual economic recovery, industries worldwide have weathered the storm by embracing smart manufacturing, digital transformation, and AI. These advancements have not only ensured survival but have also underscored the profound impact of cutting-edge technologies on global development. In an interview with Economic Daily News, Tsai Ya-Hui, Deputy Section Chief of the Mechanical and ...

According to the international market research firm MarketsandMarkets, smart manufacturing is projected to retain its top position in the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) application market in 2025, with an estimated market size of $80 billion. Following closely behind are digital twin and AI technologies, with market sizes of $19.7 billion and $17.2 billion, respectively. In an interv...

Renowned as "Technology Island," Taiwan boasts significant technological prowess in semiconductor manufacturing, ICT, and automotive component production, encompassing motors, automotive chips, panels, and circuit board design. Leveraging these strengths, coupled with the systematic integration of EV motors, batteries, electronic control systems, new battery technology, and vehicle electronic ...

Faced with the prevailing downturn in the industry, the Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA) has presented the government with five proposals. The objective is to bolster the competitiveness of the industry's exports and attract new orders. TMBA highlighted that over 80% of Taiwan's machine tools and accessory products are globally exported. In the face of formidable in...

Following a three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC) has restarted its "ARTC Inspection Tour." This tour primarily focuses on showcasing the latest advancements in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Notably, the tour highlights its achievements through the "Autonomous Driving Robot" demonstration, providing perspectives from aerial...

Following the success of the 2023 edition, ORGATEC TOKYO, Asia's leading office furniture and workplace exhibition, will be held at Tokyo Big Sight for three days from 29-31 May 2024. Roughly 85% of previous exhibitors have already registered to exhibit, with the average exhibition space per company increasing by more than 20%. Leading brands such as OKAMURA, KOKUYO, ITOKI, UniFor and Knoll have ...

Relying primarily on exports, the auto parts manufacturing industry in Taiwan experienced a considerable downturn in 2020 due to the global ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as lockdowns were gradually lifted worldwide and the international automobile supply chain encountered disruptions, a shortage of new cars ensued. This circumstance not only bolstered the resale of second-hand ...

As a part of its 50th anniversary celebration, ITRI hosted the International Forum Envisioning a Better Future on September 12 to explore Taiwan’s forthcoming industry opportunities toward 2035. The event featured participation from industry giants such as Applied Materials, Corning Incorporated, Merck, Oxford Instruments, Mitsubishi Electric, and AVL List GmbH. These leaders shared their success...