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.
As electric vehicles gained traction in Taiwan, an initial challenge surfaced: charging stations were incompatible across different EV brands. In response to the growing EV user base, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) collaborated with industry players, government bodies, and research institutes in 2020. Together, they forged the "Taiwan Electric Vehicle Electricity Charging Ind...
With the growing popularity of the trend towards liberating human drivers from the steering wheel during the entire driving process, the research and development of autonomous driving technologies have gained heightened attention from governments, industries, and research institutes. This phenomenon is particularly evident in recent years, an era marked by unprecedented progress in the ICT indust...
Unsung Stars Inside Automobiles Experiencing a substantial and consistently growing export base each year, Taiwan's auto parts industry has earned certification from various international authorities for its high quality, garnering recognition from industry insiders. Primarily composed of small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Taiwan's manufacturers exhibit a comprehensive array of prod...
The furniture industry is experiencing a surge in demand ahead of the Lunar New Year celebration in January. Scanteak reported its third-highest revenue for the month, while BAUSEN also achieved its second-highest revenue during the same period. BAUSEN, with a primary market in the U.S., is optimistic about the rising demand for home decoration spurred by the housing market. Taiwan's premier f...
At CES 2024, leading Taiwanese panel manufacturers AUO and Innolux present cutting-edge display technology. AUO introduces the company’s revolutionary Micro LED. It will highlight a range of in-vehicle display HMI solutions and extended mobility applications, envisioning the future of smart mobility. Meanwhile, CarUX, a subsidiary of Innolux, unveils the world's first Privacy technology and Invis...
Taiwan, the third-largest manufacturing country globally, boasts an annual production value surpassing US$4 billion. This remarkable output is generated by over 2,300 hand tools manufacturers on the island, and it holds the prestigious position as the world's leading OEM for middle and high-end hand tools. Since the 1970s, the Taiwanese hand tools industry emerged out of the need for maintenan...
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...
On September 27, Barry Lam, Chairman of Quanta Computer, addressed the rapid escalation of AI computing power, stating that it is doubling every three months, a pace even faster than Moore's Law, which doubles every two years. Additionally, Lam refuted the rumor that "Microsoft canceled lots of AI orders from Quanta" and emphasized that Quanta has consistently received substantial orders. Duri...
The era of self-driving vehicles has arrived! In recent years, almost every major car manufacturer has been dedicated to R&D for such technology. With the aim to dominate the market, they are striving to develop complete and mature solutions as soon as possible. As of now, Tesla has already built Level 2 driving automation features like "traffic-aware cruise control" and "autosteer" into their...
