With even erstwhile skeptics now seriously considering the various ominous predictions regarding greenhouse gas emissions' part in global warming and man's role in exacerbating such phenomenon with potentially disastrous consequences as drastic weather and flooding of areas near sea level, and as e

Compiled by KEN LIU Chairman of Rountop Machinery Industries Co., Ltd., S.M. Lin, says after years of adjustments to product strategy to give buyers made-to-order products so as to combat underselling mainland Chinese competitors, customized heavy-duty machining centers now account for over 90 p

Integrated Service Technology Inc. (iST) of Taiwan, according to Linkedin was founded in 1994, based in Hsinchu, Taiwan that is a lab-service company specializing in the development of IC product testing and analysis, failure analysis, debugging, reliability testing and material analysis, recently

Compiled By KEN LIU Chairman Eric Chuo of the Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders’ Association (TMBA), as well as chairman of the precision mechanical parts maker Hiwin Technologies, is anxious that the island’s machine-tool industry is likely to end this year with negative export growt

Tongtai Machine & Tool Co., Ltd. recently broke ground to construct its second factory at the Luzhu Science Park in the Southern Taiwan Science Park as part of its plan to be a globally top-20 machine-tool maker by 2020 by building high-end machines for the automotive and aircraft industries. Th

By QUINCY LIANG The Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC), a key automotive industry alliance formed by domestic research institutes and private makers, presented its latest R&D achievements to global visitors at this year's 5-in-1 auto and motorcycle shows in Taiwan, comprising the 2015

Taiwan’s leading machine-tool makers say the recently rallying NT-dollar weakens their exports, which have been weaker so far in the second quarter relative to that in the first quarter. These leading manufacturers include Tongtai Machine & Tool Co., Ltd., Victor Taichung Machinery Works Co., Lt

The Taiwan-based Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC), according to Globalsecurity.org, began life in the late 1960s when Taiwan's aerospace industry emerged in response to the implementation of national security and self-reliant defense policies mandated by the Taiwan authorities, also th

By QUINCY LIANG The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) debuted the "Innovation Awards" as part of its 2015 five-in-one mega show comprising the Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA), Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei),

Compiled by Quincy Liang The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the semi-official trade promoter, recently announced to cooperate with other partners to host the 3rd Myanmar International Auto Parts & Accessories Exhibition (Auto Expo Myanmar 2015) from July 22 to 25 at the Myan

Founded in 1972, Hwang Yu is a TS16949- and ISO-14001-certified company specializing in aftermarket (AM) automotive steering, suspension and brake components, with over 40 years of manufacturing experience, also being the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in Taiwan, as well as a major play

Fueled by the robust electronics and chemical industries, Taiwan’s industrial production index (IPI) grew 6.49 percent year on year (YoY) to 111.56 in March, according to the latest report issued by Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). Meanwhile the report shows the index of production output by

Likely the result of the unspoken rule in business "keep up or fall behind" in the wake of the demonstration of various new-generation Advanced Driving Assistant Systems (ADAS) at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas in January by international automakers as Mercedes-Benz, Aud

Compiled By KEN LIU Edward Yang, the founder and chairman of machine-tool maker Goodway Machine Corp., announced the firm's “tri-pronged strategy” to help achieve its goal to boost consolidated revenue 32.9 percent to NT$10 billion (US$322.58 million) this year from last year’s NT$7.81 billi

Kyon Yo Industries Co. was founded in 1989 to make components for tabletop lathes. Eighteen years later, the company expanded into manufacturing of components for computer numerical control (CNC) horizontal machine tools to diversify product line and keep up with customer demands. It product lin

Compiled by STEVE CHUANG With the Japanese yen at record-lows recently to make the nation's exports more competitive, coupled with its machine tool industry still commanding global respect for supplying some of the best, the 28th Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF), a globally top-5 t

A total of 209 product innovations from 15 countries competed for the jury's favor at the the Fourth Taipei Cycle d&i Awards at the 28th Taipei International Cycle Show (Taipei Cycle 2015), held from March 18 to 21 in Taiwan. The six-member jury of international experts acknowledged 57 of the en

Compiled By KEN LIU Taiwan-made controllers stole the spotlight at the Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) this year, underscoring efforts by the island's machine-tool industry to enhance product value to fend off global challengers. In their drive to tap international markets

Compiled by QUINCY LIANG The International Bicycle Design Competition (IBDC) is recognized as the launching pad that uses motivation-breeding competition to promote young talent in the international bicycle industry, with its prominence enhanced by its being staged in Taiwan, home to Giant and M

Compiled by KEN LIU Hiwin Technologies Co., Ltd., reportedly Taiwan’s No.1 manufacturer of key components for precision machinery, announced to take over a 41.93 percent stake in Luren Precision Co., Ltd. from Luren’s largest shareholder, Princo Corp., to strengthen its robotic-arm manufacturing

Compiled By KEN LIU The biennial 2015 Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS), held March 3-8 in the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 and Nangang Exhibition Hall, saw notable technologies as multitasking, robotic arms and Industry 4.0 that are touted as crucial to "Smart Manufacturing."

Kyon Yo Industries Co. was founded in 1989 to make components for tabletop lathes. Eighteen years later, the company expanded into manufacturing of components for computer numerical control (CNC) horizontal machine tools to diversify product line and keep up with customer demands. It product lin

Compiled by STEVE CHUANG Decades ago auto mechanics and workers on assembly lies manually torqued bolts without knowing exactly the force applied or if such specification mattered. But torque tools as wrenches have come a long way, besides continuing being routinely essential tools used in indus

Founded in 2000, Glory & Sunrise is an ISO 9001-approved company specializing in providing integrated manufacturing services, including steel forging, metal stamping, welding, tooling development etc., as well as product assembly and packaging services to meet customers' requirements. With consi

Headquartered in Taipei, northern Taiwan, Tedsco Inc. is focused on making engine parts and chassis parts mainly for aftermarket, with some products marketed under its “FMX” and “FM DIESEL” brands. Bolstered by decades of experience and extensive production capabilities, this firm supplies a wid

Set up in 1987 in New Taipei City, northern Taiwan, Mai Ding Enterprise Co., Ltd. specializes in manufacture and export of parts for engine management and other automotive systems. The company began by making engine management system parts as spark plugs, distributor assemblies (including distri

Founded in 1972, Hwang Yu Automobile Parts Co., Ltd. is a TS16949- and ISO 140001-certified company specializing in development and production of high-quality aftermarket (AM) automotive steering, suspension and brake components, with over 40 years of manufacturing experience. The company market

Seemingly immune to seasonal factors, Taiwan’s export orders in January grew 8 percent year on year (YoY) to US$39.04 billion, the highest January record in history, according to the latest statistics compiled by Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). Additional good news for Taiwan’s export-drive

Hiwin Technologies Corp., reportedly the world’s No.2 maker of linear guide ways and ball screw bearings, kept 24-hour shifts during the weeklong Chinese New Year holidays to deal with backlogged orders, bucking the typical trend of light workloads in first quarters. Chairman and chief executive

Around 1,100 exhibitors from 12 countries, including nine from Taiwan, will be promoting a variety of products at the Spring Edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 2015, to be staged April 6-9 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center and in its seventh year, organized b