TARC Demonstrates R&D Achievements in Active Vehicle Safety
(2013/05/16)FCWS warns when a driver’s safe distance to a vehicle ahead is compromised The Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC), a key automotive-technology research and innovation task force in Taiwan, recently demonstrated its R&D achievements in active vehicle safety systems that are adopted by
Bicycle Innovation in the Spotlight at 2013 IBDC Awards Ceremony
(2013/05/13)Taiwan Designer Takes the Gold Award Again The winners of the 2013 International Bicycle Design Competition (IBDC) were announced at an award ceremony on March 20th, the opening day of the 2013 Taipei International Cycle Show (Taipei Cycle). Students and young designers entered 590 design con
Hsing Hua Electric Machinery Corp.--CDI systems, regulators, electronics control units, and ignition electronic units for motorcycles, agricultural machines, ATVs, and outboard engines
(2013/04/30)Established in 1980, Hsing Hua Electric Machinery Corp. is a specialized maker of electronic, electrical, and electrical machinery parts and accessories for automobiles, motorcycle, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), lawnmowers, agricultural machines, and outboard engines. The greater part of the product
Sane Jen Industrial Co., Ltd.--Warehouse storage, great products for logistics, transportation, supermarkets
(2013/04/24)Sane Jen Industrial Co., Ltd., founded in 1984, specialized in developing and producing wire folding containers, wire folding trolleys, wire decking, wire shelves, wire stacking frames, steel tube, steel plate and so on. The products made of stainless steel are also available. Headquartered in
Chun Yeh Gear Co., Ltd.--Reducer & motor parts, machinery components
(2013/04/24)Chun Yeh Gear Co., Ltd. is one of Taiwan’s major manufacturers of electrical motors and mechanical components, with more than two decades of development and production experiences. Chun Yeh mainly manufactures parts for electrical tools, mechanical parts, accessories for power wheelchairs, parts
Stricter Law Helps Boost Taiwan’s Green Building Materials Industry--Local manufacturers cash in on eco-friendly trend
(2013/04/16)Taiwan’s Indoor Air Quality Act took effect in November 2012, bringing more stringent rules for indoor air quality and giving a boost to the island’s green building materials industry. The new law imposes strict requirements for air quality inside houses to keep residents from inhaling hazardou
Innovative Bathroom Items Keep Taiwan’s Makers Competitive--Digital thermometer for faucets is obviously in demand
(2013/04/16)Focused on improvement of products and manufacturing, the Taiwanese bathroom and kitchen fitting industry has come a long way since originating in Taiwan’s central county of Changhua more than a half century ago, also helping to drive exports on the island. Uncertain economic growth in 2013 motivat
TARC Demonstrates R&D Achievements in Active Vehicle Safety--FCWS warns when a driver’s safe distance to a vehicle ahead is compromised
(2013/04/10)The Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC), a key automotive-technology research and innovation task force in Taiwan, recently demonstrated its R&D achievements in active vehicle safety systems that are adopted by commercial fleets, mainly advanced Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system, Front C
Electric Vehicle Industry Development In China
(2013/04/08)With fossil fuel costing ever more and exploration becoming increasingly difficult, electric vehicle (EV) will likely become more popular, especially with zero emission, low noise, and improving overall performance due to the technology advancement in electric powertrain systems and battery. E
The Chassis Parts Industry in China--The industry is growing rapidly, but manufacturers face size and R&D problems
(2013/04/08)The chassis parts segment has been gaining an increasingly important role in China’s overall automotive industry, especially after the country’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Lucrative business opportunities beckon, but the relatively immature segment is also expected to face man
Taiwan`s Auto-parts Exports Grow Steadily But Face Challenges--Real opportunities in merging markets lie in auto electronics and new-energy vehicles
(2013/04/08)In recent years, car sales in emerging markets, especially in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America, have outpaced that in industrially advanced counterparts, with international carmakers rapidly adopting regional division-of-labor schemes to adapt to such changes. So it is very clear th
BMW Strategically Realigns for a Future of Urban Mobility and E-Mobility--Demographics and eco-needs drive changes in motorcycle business
(2013/04/01)The BMW Group recently announced that it is realigning its BMW Motorrad business to tap the rising market for urban mobility and e-mobility. The company's new strategy for its motorcycle affiliate comes in response to changes in the motorcycle markets, demographic trends and increasing environmenta
Stricter Law Helps Boost Taiwan’s Green Building Materials Industry--Local manufacturers cash in on eco-friendly trend
(2013/03/01)Taiwan’s Indoor Air Quality Act took effect in November 2012, bringing more stringent rules for indoor air quality and giving a boost to the island’s green building materials industry. The new law imposes strict requirements for air quality inside houses to keep residents from inhaling hazardou
Autopax Supplies, Ltd.--Auto switches, mirrors, LED lights, sirens, horns, forklift parts
(2013/02/18)Founded in 1995, Autopax Supplies, Ltd. is a versatile purchasing agent for international clients in automotive parts and accessories. The firm claims that its logo, a red smiling lion, accurately represents the corporate spirit: red being enthusiasm, smile being friendly service, and lion for bol
Taiwan’s ARTC Becomes 1st TUV SUD-certified Overseas EV Facility--Local engineers sent to Germany for training in EV certification
(2013/02/08)Safety is one of the key issues affecting the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs). Consumers often hear about accidents involving EV electrical systems, and this spreads the impression that these green vehicles are still not mature enough. As part of its effort to develop Taiwan into an intern
Taiwan’s Surface Treatment Ind. Output Down 6.4% QoQ in Q3
(2013/02/08)Operators remain focused on upgrading technologies to prepare for rebound Taiwan’s surface treatment industry saw output value for the third quarter of 2012 abruptly drop 6.4% compared to a quarter ago, or 15% from a year ago, to NT$36.4 billion, according to the latest report issued by the Meta
Taiwan’s Hand Tool Makers Record Impressive Presence at CIHS 2012 in Shanghai--World’s No. 2 show draws 46,368 visitors and 2,400 exhibitors from 20 countries
(2013/01/17)Taiwanese hand tool manufacturers showcased products in a themed pavilion set up by the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (THTMA) and Taichung City Government at the China International Hardware Sow (CIHS) 2012, held the 12th time September 19-21 at the Shanghai New International Expo Ce
HK Lighting Fair Adds Bells, Draws Record Turnout--New exhibition zones and award up the game at industry show
(2013/01/07)The 2012 Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) pulled in 2,280 exhibitors during its October 27-30 run, up from 2,104 exhibitors in 2011. The show also built on earlier editions with the debut of Advertising Lighting and Small-Order zones and the Hong Kong International Lighting Pr
Tzung Yuan Technology Co., Ltd.--Fully computerized balancing machines
(2013/01/02)Tzung Yuan Technology Co. was established in 2006 as successor to Wu Tzung Electrical Machinery Co., which was founded in 1980. Today, Tzung Yuan is one of Taiwan’s foremost manufacturers of top-end specialized balancing machines in Taiwan. Tzung Yuan is devoted to the constant development and i
Taiwan’s ARTC Becomes 1st TUV SUD-certified Overseas EV Facility
(2012/12/18)Local engineers sent to Germany for training in EV certification Safety is one of the key issues affecting the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs). Consumers often hear about accidents involving EV electrical systems, and this spreads the impression that these green vehicles are still not ma
Chinese Automakers Eye Tapping Taiwanese ICT Expertise
(2012/12/14)Taipei, Dec. 14, 2012 (CENS)--Taiwan has strong advantages in world-class information and communication technology (ICT), semiconductor and electronics component industries, and the island has been rapidly building its automotive-electronics production systems, making it the best partner for Chines
Survey Reveals Pessimism about Q4 Optoelectronics Industry Outlook
(2012/11/30)A survey of 341 Taiwanese optoelectronics manufacturers from the LED (light emitting diode), photovoltaic, LCD (liquid crystal display), and opto-communications sectors, conducted by the non-profit Photonics Industry Technology and Development Association (PIDA), revealed relatively weak confidence
Taiwan and Japan Sign MOU for Industrial Cooperation
(2012/11/30)Taipei, Nov. 30, 2012 (CENS)--Taiwan and Japan signed a memorandum of understanding for “industrial-cooperation bridging plan” yesterday (Nov. 29), which will promote industrial cooperation between the two nations for 11 industries, including photovoltaic, LED (light-emitting diode), and electric c
Mid-East Procurement Groups to Visit Taiwan Next Year
(2012/11/12)Taipei, Nov. 12, 2012 (CENS)--iwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) lately inked a trade cooperation agreement with the Arab Business Club (ABC) which promised to organize three to four procurement groups to visit Taiwan starting April 2013. ABC was founded in the United Arab Emirates
Taiwan showcases the latest in motorcycles and electric vehicles
(2012/11/02)Many exciting new products, bikes and concepts were unveiled at the 2012 Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan) and Taiwan International Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan) held at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall 1 from April 12-15. The joint four-day e
EV Taiwan 2012 Shows Electrifying R&D Work by TARC
(2012/11/02)Without world-class automakers in Taiwan, where operators have always been OEMs for global brands except for the Luxgen line that was launched in the last couple of years by the local Yulon Group to claim to be the first homegrown vehicle built on an SUV platform, literally all the automotive R&D o
Taiwan Procurement Industry Cluster Week Aiming to Materialize NT$5 B. of Biz Opportunities From Abroad
(2012/10/16)Taipei, Oct. 16, 2012 (CENS)--The Taiwan Procurement Industry Cluster Week, an inaugural, 5-day event initiated by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) October 15-19 in different cities, is aimed to attain nearly NT$5 billion worth
Taiwan`s ITRI and Makers Showcase STOBA at Techno-Frontier 2012
(2012/10/12)To promote lithium-ion battery products made in Taiwan, the island’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) recently organized several local makers using STOBA (Self Terminated Oligomers with hyper-Branched Architecture) technology to attend the Techno-Frontier 2012, an exhibition of inno
2012 Taipei AMPA and AutoTronics Taipei set new records
(2012/10/12)For four days record numbers attended the two shows that offered nearly everything about auto parts and accessories. The 28th Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA 2012) and the seventh International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei) were held jointly at the
Back to the Future with Impressive New Technologies--Taiwan showcases the latest in motorcycles and electric vehicles
(2012/09/26)Many exciting new products, bikes and concepts were unveiled at the 2012 Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan) and Taiwan International Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan) held at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall 1 from April 12-15. The joint four-day e