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 Internationa

Founded in 1981, Steel Mark is specialized in manufacturing locks and other related hardware. The company's product catalog includes padlocks, motorcycle and bike locks, deadbolt locks, digital door locks, door locks, rim and euro profile cylinders, and concerning hardware and parts. The compan

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 organiz

The "Intelligent Asia" Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing Exhibition kicks off on Dec. 15, combining the seven major industrial exhibitions including Taipei Automation 2021, Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show under the same venue. The event will bring together more than 1,000 exhibi

Kuo Fan-lin Chang Loon Industrial Co., Ltd. is a leading Taiwanese developer and maker of ratchet wrenches, patented wrenches, bolt cutters, and patented clamps. The firm has built a reputation in fields like hardware DIY and automotive repair. Chang Loon has acquired multiple patents, with its

In an article first published in the Business Weekly, and through a media collaboration, republished in the Economic Daily News, an investor banker industry analyst attempted to break down why Taiwan tech giant Foxconn's Foxtron Vehicles business model will prove advantageous in the long run. On

The first edition of the three-day in-person 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan wrapped up to a close on the 22nd, with its virtual edition continuing to Nov. 20. E-Mobility is an international exhibition that showcases the electric vehicle and self-driving car ecosystem. As show organizer TAITRA's Chairman

With countries introducing infrastructure plans to bolster their economies hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan's export-oriented fasteners market has seen a significant surge in demand. According to the data reported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, this year's fasteners and screws export

The ongoing trend of the traditional automotive parts getting an upgrade with electrification and smarter capabilities has never been more evident than ever at the Taipei AMPA show, showcasing Taiwan's technological advances for the world to see. For example, the Automotive Research & Testing Cente

Communicating cars, with other vehicles and related infrastructure, sounds like a concept pulled out of a sci-fi movie, however, with 5G communications technology catching up and becoming more popularized, smart transportation and smart city capabilities seem closer to us than ever. Taiwan's gov

Training a self-driving vehicles' AI platform requires datasets, however, not all companies have the means to create such datasets themselves. This is where the "AI based Vehicle Vision Perception System," developed by the Institute for Information Industry (III) comes in. Hsu Ting, a senior pla

Chung Ho Cheng (CHC) Enterprise Co., Ltd., equipped with over 30 years of tooling development expertise, is focused on iron, aluminum, and copper-based hot, warm and combination forging capabilities. CHC offers wide-ranging services like heat treatment and surface treatment, producing IATF16949-qua

Based in Taiwan, LeeKuma Inc. (WeiFeng) is a professional manufacturer of rubber products and can offer clients varied materials, such as NBR, EPDM, CR, silicone, and Viton due to their 40 years of accumulated expertise. Clients can request customized products in rubber hoses, rubber stripes, foam

外媒報導指出，韓國晶圓代工大廠三星電子（Samsung Electronics）上週透露會調漲晶圓代工價格，將對繪圖晶片廠輝達（NVIDIA）、高通（Qualcomm）兩大客戶帶來成本壓力，可能造成手機晶片和繪圖處理器（GPU）價格上揚。 據科技網站Tom's Hardware、SoyaCincau報導指出，三星投資者關係部資深副總裁Ben Suh日前在法說會上表示，三星晶圓代工事業（Samsung Foundry）有望加速成長，主要是透過擴充平澤S5生產線、調整定價以支援未來投資循環的方式。 S5生產線是三星最為先進的晶圓代工廠，主要採用5LPP（5奈米）、4LPE（4奈米）製

Global market intelligence firm IDC's "Global Autonomous Vehicle Forecast Report for 2020 to 2024" has pointed out that L1 to L5 autonomous vehicles could see an 18.3% CAGR within this time frame. As industry trends have become clearer over the years, not only global, well-known auto brands like Te

Founded in 1978, Tair Wang Enterprise Co, LTD. is a zinc die-casting manufacturer with ISO 9001 quality certified. With the excellent reputation as a professional OEM manufacturer, Tair Wang has actively expanded its businesses abroad in the past 15 years by providing high-quality products and serv

With the advent of auto-technology, Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC) emphasized that global traditional car factories are accelerating their investment and R&D capabilities in developing three trends: electrification, smart-capabilities, and service-oriented tech. MIC's senior i

Entering its 52th year since opening its business, Young Shang Plastic's focuses on improving its production technologies and product quality. As a packaging producer, Young Shang passed FDA approval for making 100% recyclable plastic bottles from poly grain raw materials. The company has sold tens

我國手工具產業2021年第1季出口表現強勁，出口值達11.14億美元，成長幅度達26.87%，其中對我手工具最大出口國美國更有高達38.21%的亮眼表現，市場商機可期。 拜登政府對中政策延續川普政府時期的方向，對台灣廠商而言仍是利多。為協助台廠爭取美國市場商機，外貿協今年將持續組團參加北美規模最大、歷史最悠久的全美五金展National Hardware Show(NHS)。 從占我國手工具出口38%的美國市場來看，目前近期的新聞資料顯示，美國房貸利率仍處於歷史低檔，使得購屋成本降低，房地產景氣已超越前波高點2017年狀況，房市熱絡帶動專業級工具需求。加上今年隨著疫情趨緩，美國施

Taiwan's hand tools industry reported strong performances in 2021 Q1, with export value reaching USD$1.114 billion, marking a 26.87% growth. Exports to the U.S. ranked the highest in terms of the destination country, around 38.21%, putting confidence in the region. The Biden administration is co

■ Tseng Lung-nan Founded in 1981, Steel Mark is specialized in manufacturing locks and other related hardware. The company's product catalog includes padlocks, motorcycle and bike locks, deadbolt locks, digital door locks, door locks, rim & euro profile cylinders, and concern hardware and

Many traditional manufacturing sectors are experiencing the squeeze as the global industry accelerates towards a smarter, digitalized production process. This includes the hand tools and plumbing sectors, both as traditional as industries can be. In Taiwan, companies in these industries tend to be

With the electric vehicle (EV) trend sweeping across the globe, Taiwanese suppliers are focusing on certain key components as potential business opportunities, including Hon Hai, Hota Precision, Tong Yang Industrial, TECO Electric & Machinery, Hiwin, ASE Technology Holding, and passive component su

In the "Global Digital Automotive Trend Report" released by PwC Taiwan in mid-January, the firm indicated that the automotive industry is now at a crossroad, anticipating that significant synergy will buoy the automotive IoT and electric vehicle (EV) markets in the next decade. However, amid the CO

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the industries' timeline for implementing digital transformation. However, the how's and what's of applying new technologies and improving the added value to existing products and services can be daunting. Three professors from the National Taiwan University

Chung Ho Cheng (CHC) Enterprise Co., Ltd. is equipped with the experience to develop professional tooling capabilities, having produced over 3,000 sets since its inception. As a hot, warm and combination forging factory, CHC offers wide-ranging services like heat treatment and surface treatment, pr

With greater demand for electronics and manufacturers' need for more precise and diverse applications than before, testing equipment that ensures the reliability, safety, and quality of parts are in hot demand. Founded in 1993, Microtest Corporation is a professional maker and developer of high pre

Since the founders' humble beginnings in the 1960s, traveling from his hometown in Chiayi County to urban Taipei City to learn a trade, he has dedicated the eventually-formed Kuang Shin Enterprise to providing quality products. Kuang Shin offers children's desks and chairs, computer chairs, furn

Whether Hon Hai Precision can successfully transition its business model will depend on its move into the electric vehicle (EV) sector, media reported. The alliance between Hon Hai and Taiwanese car maker Yulon will offer the former much-needed automaking experience. Coupled with Hon Hai's aim to r

When COVID-19 first broke out last year, some were forced into lockdown at home and would continue to work from home, or in other cases, carry on as an essential worker at the office. Regardless of where one worked, the demand for lighting fixtures, solutions, and technologies grew according to the