A light emitting diode (LED) is an III-V semiconductor device that can convert electrical energy into visible light, a phenomenon called electroluminescence (EL). In recent years, labs have been fine-tuning this device to the point now that it is used with ever more frequency in the manufacture of

Ruian City, in recent years, in the southeastern-China province of Zhejiang has quickly been developed into a major production base of auto and motorcycle parts and accessories, boasting US$1 billion annual production value and consisting of more than 1,500 businesses, which may be categorized into

Founded in 1994, Yuhuan Boyu Machinery Co., Ltd. is an ISO 9001: 2000-approved manufacturer of high-quality auto parts such as brake calipers, steering system parts, and worm gears, etc. Most of Boyu's products are exported to major customers in Southeast Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Currently, th

The ISO 9001: 2000-approved Shanghai Powered Autoparts Co., Ltd. specializes in developing and manufacturing quality parts for trucks, trailers, heavy-duty vehicles etc. The company supplies a very wide range of quality products, including engine, brake, chassis, steering, fuel-injection, hy

Whoever said that reinventing the wheel is redundant obviously has not set eyes on the incredible ingenuity at the prestigious International Bicycle Design Competition (IBDC), whose vision is to groom potential and creative designers, a mission made possible by the throngs of aspiring and seasoned

Riding on one of the world's most influential stages for bicycles, backed by its advantage of being home to Giant, reportedly the leader in bicycle design and manufacturing globally, the Taipei International Cycle Show, which ran from March 13 to 16 in 2008 in Taiwan, rounded off by setting record

At the 65th Milan International Bicycle and Motorcycle Show (EICMA 2007), held from November 6-11, 2007 at Fiera Milano, Milan of Italy, almost all major Taiwanese makers of assembled motorcycles, scooters, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), buggies etc. showcased their latest products for international

The Taiwan-based Mechanical & System Research Laboratories (MSL, formerly MIRL (Mechanical Industry Research Laboratories) under Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) recently premiered a brand-new urban-transportation concept vehicle, the ITRI LEV (Light Electric Vehicle), at the EICMA 2

Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO), the largest manufacturer of powered two-wheelers (PTWs) and all terrain vehicles (ATVs) in Taiwan, once again proved that it can ride at the head of the pack with the world's best by premiering several new models at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 in Japan. The

Joe Huang, president of Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC), one of the most comprehensive vehicle testing and R&D platforms in Asia, is trying to make his center more different and create more values over next few years though ARTC already runs several global-leading test labs proved by ma

Taiwan's Quick-Tech Machinery Co., Ltd. signed a strategic-alliance agreement on Feb. 1 with the Japan-based Mitsubishi Electric Corp., a world-leading supplier of a variety of electrical products, including upscale household fridges and other home appliances, to buy from the Japanese firm CNC cont

Backed by the huge domestic market, the Chinese auto-parts industry has quickly emerged as a major force in the international market, as many multinationals have made China their global manufacturing base and local Chinese makers are stepping up efforts to tap overseas markets. Exports of Chin

Status of the Chinese Automobile Electronics Industry Along with the robust development of the Chinese auto industry, the Chinese automotive electronics industry has been growing by leaps and bounds in recent years, with its output value topping US$11.5 billion in 2006, which is expected to exceed

Like most other industries, the automobile and auto parts industry was seriously affected during the rail workers strike in Germany last November. The strike brought operations at many auto companies to a standstill due to delays in auto part deliveries. The strike, which was called the la

Huadu Auto City is in the southwest of downtown Huadu, a city in Guangdong Province, China, boasting convenient land, marine and air access. It's only 22 kilometers away from Guangzhou and 12 kms from Guangzhou International Airport. Huadu also features a harbor in the south of the city, and a ligh

Three top automotive and motorcycle trade shows will take the stage together in Taipei this April, promising an unprecedented opportunity for industry buyers and sellers. The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) recently announced that the 2008 Taipei Int'l Auto Parts & Accessorie

Rainbow Trust Industrial Co., Ltd. specializes in hose assemblies for the automotive, motorcycle, and home-appliance segments. The company is a fully integrated manufacturer and offers one of the widest varieties of hose types, fitting designs, and tube shapes to meet the different requirements of

For most auto-parts manufacturers with strong ambitions to further expand their global sales, the international original equipment manufacturing (OEM) parts market is often the final goal, allowing a maker to demonstrate its R&D capability, show its ability to compete in terms of quality and cost w

Taiwan's leading information and communication technology (ICT) makers' efforts to diversify into the automotive-electronics business recently bore fruit when Ford Lio Ho Motor Co., the local subsidiary of Ford of the U.S., announced it would add BenQ Corp. (a leading computer-peripheral and consum

Asia's first automotive electronics fair, the 2006 Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei 2006), was held on Apr. 17-20 at the Exhibition Hall of the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) in Taiwan. The main organizers of the show, which is to be an annual event, were th

With over fifty years of development, Taiwan's press manufacturing industry has accumulated abundant manufacturing experience that is helping them consolidate their position in the global marketplace. Many in the line are applying computer technology to upgrade their products to provide higher leve

To cope with the increased global demand for automated manufacturing facilities, Taiwan's manufacturers of drilling, tapping, and thread-rolling machines have spared no effort developing computer numerically controlled (CNC) models over the past several years. By drawing on more than four decades o

Taipei, April 13, 2006 (CENS)--Asia's first and only automotive electronics fair, the 2006 Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei 2006) will be held on Apr. 17-20 at the Exhibition Hall of the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) in Taiwan. The chief organizers of the a

Taiwan' s first automotive electronics fair, the 2006 Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei 2006) will be held on Apr. 17-20 in the Exhibition Hall of the Taipei World Trade Center. The show, which is to be an annual event, is being organized by the Taiwan External Tr

South Korea overtook Germany for the first time in 2004 to become the second-largest supplier of imported auto parts for Taiwan, according to a report compiled by the Metal Industries Research and Development Center (MIRDC) on commission from the government-sponsored Industrial Technology Intellige

Established in 1996, Taiwan's Auto King Co. Ltd. Is a specialized supplier of high-level brake-system tuning parts. The company's "VTTR" brand is No. 1 on the island. The firm supplies several key brake-system items, including six-piston caliper kits, brake disks, and brake pads. With the VTTR n

Tyco Automobile Co., Ltd. Of Taiwan is an auto-parts trading company that serves customers worldwide with abundant experience, professional know-how, quality services, and very comprehensive product lines. Tyco claims that it specializes in consolidating different auto-parts items, such as engin

Established in 1981, Winner Speed Trading Co., Ltd. (Winner Power) is one of the pioneers of high-end tuning-parts developed and manufactured in Taiwan. After intensive market evaluations, the company decided to focus on manufacturing top-end brake-system parts in 1996. Since then, it has developed

The recent 2005 Taipei Int'l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA '05) proved once again why this is the biggest and best event of its kind in Asia, serving up cutting-edge products and giving visitors a good picture of where the industry is heading. The show also underscored Ta

At the recent 2005 Taipei International Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA '05), one of the clearest statements made was of the rapid transformation made by Taiwan's auto parts and accessory industry in recent years. Local manufacturers showcased cutting-edge products at the show