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.
At the opening ceremony of TaipeiPLAS 2024, Mr. David Chuang, Chairman of the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), highlighted key international trends in industrial policy. He pointed out that the U.S. encourages companies to invest their year-end surpluses in new equipment by offering investment tax credits, while Japan actively provides subsidies for energy-saving and carbon-reduct...
Automechanika Frankfurt 2024 concluded on September 14, with exhibitors highlighting a noticeable trend in the automotive parts market: a growing polarization. While demand for OEM parts appears relatively weak, the aftermarket sector continues to thrive, with manufacturers reporting a surge in orders for aftermarket components. As one of the world’s largest automotive parts and accessories ex...
Starting on July 29, 2024, the biennial TaipeiPLAS will take place at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1. This year, the show is expected to feature 400 exhibitors across 1,800 booths, marking a 38% increase in scale compared to the 2022 edition. After a six-year hiatus due to COVID-19, TAITRA is eager to welcome back international buyers to TaipeiPLAS 2024. As of now, visitors from ...
Powered by the Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT), the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) opens September 9, 2024. The Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA) leads more than 36 member manufacturers in showcasing Taiwan’s manufacturing expertise. To enhance visibility, TMBA has set up two kiosks—one in the East Hall and another in the South Hall—wh...
From September 10 to 14, 2024, Automechanika Frankfurt will take place at Messe Frankfurt. The Economic Development Bureau of the Tainan City Government in Taiwan will lead nine local automotive parts, systems, and accessories companies to exhibit at booth E93 in Hall 9.1. The booth will be staffed by professionals fluent in both German and English, eager to welcome international buyers. Taina...
Set to take place from September 10th to 14th, the biennial Automechanika Frankfurt is gearing up for an impressive showcase, featuring 4,200 exhibitors from 80 countries and regions. Notably, 354 Taiwan-based companies will participate, setting a record for the most comprehensive range of exhibits ever presented by the country. As the automotive industry evolves, with advancements in material...
Set to open in October 2024, the HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will form an unparalleled marketplace of light and innovation. These expos will feature the latest advancements in lighting that seamlessly blend technology with everyday life, offering a dazzling array of products including commercial lig...
As the curtain fell on August 24th, the automation industry's biggest annual event saw record-breaking numbers. The Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show (TAIROS 2024) and Automation Taipei attracted 1,200 manufacturers filling 4,500 booths, with international buyers from Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Poland, and Hong Kong among the 15 groups that attended. Nearly 320,000 visitors f...
On the 21st, the Department of Industrial Technology (DOIT) under Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) unveiled its theme booth at the Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show (TAIROS 2024). The booth, organized by three of Taiwan's leading research institutions—the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), the Precision Machinery Research & Development Center (PMC), and the M...
Bursa Machinery Technologies Fairs (BUMATECH), the intercontinental meeting of the machinery manufacturing sector in Bursa, is preparing to host the machinery sector for the 22nd time between November 28 - December 1, 2024. BUMATECH, which will be held at Tüyap Bursa International Fair and Congress Center, will bring together Metal Processing Technologies, Sheet Metal Processing Technologies...