Taiwan's Machinery Sector Shines at Taichung Machine Tool Exhibition 2024

The Taichung Machine Tool Exhibition 2024, organized by Economic Daily News, opened on November 21 at the Taichung International Exhibition Center (TCIEC). Now in its 44th edition, the event stands as the premier industrial exhibition in central Taiwan. Running for five days until November 25, the exhibition brings together 250 manufacturers and over 600 booths from upstream, midstream, and downstream industries, with an anticipated attendance of 30,000 visitors.

This year’s event is divided into four specialized areas: the Machine Tools Area, Hardware & Accessory Equipment Area, Automatic Detection Area, and Software & Academia Industry Collaboration Area. These zones highlight cutting-edge technologies for industrial applications, blending AI-powered smart manufacturing with sustainable solutions. The exhibition provides a platform for showcasing innovations, promoting technological exchange, and driving collaboration across industries.

Supported by the Industrial Development Administration (IDA), International Trade Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the Taichung City Government, the exhibition underscores Taiwan’s robust machine tool and automation machinery sectors. Manufacturers from across the country are demonstrating the capabilities of central Taiwan’s machinery industry, embracing AI-driven technologies, and advancing the development of smart factories.

As the hub of Taiwan’s machinery industry, central Taiwan is home to thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises specializing in manufacturing, precision technology, and hardware components. The region has been pivotal in implementing the government’s “Central Taiwan Industry 4.0 Alliance,” which fosters innovation in smart manufacturing. This initiative aims to enhance production efficiency, precision machining capabilities, and intelligent machinery operations, driving growth in the precision machinery sector.

In line with ESG policies, leading manufacturers are adopting smart, green production models to advance toward zero-carbon operations. These initiatives are fueling the development of state-of-the-art low-carbon smart factories, aligning with government goals and reinforcing Taiwan’s position in the global precision machinery market.