Taiwanese companies are stepping up development of 3D printers to tap the huge growth potential in the fast-rising market. 3D printing is an additive manufacturing technology that was first developed in the late 1980s. Today, 3D printing is finding applications as diverse as gun manufacturing to

New head wants to reorganize the association and get more government resources The 13th annual general meeting of the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (THTMA) concluded on Sept. 13, 2013 in the central city of Taichung with the election of a new board of directors and supervisors as w

New head wants to reorganize the association and get more government resources The 13th annual general meeting of the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (THTMA) concluded on Sept. 13, 2013 in the central city of Taichung with the election of a new board of directors and supervisors as w

Furniture China 2013 chalked up record visitor and exhibitor numbers during its five-day run from Sept. 11-15 at the New International Expo Center and Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. Visitor turnout was up 18.5% and the number of international exhibitors with foreign brands gain

While the global economic climate has improved a bit in 2013, China’s growth has remained sluggish. This weakness, coupled with the short-term impact of the government’s revision of regulations to cool off the overheated real estate market, has confronted China’s furniture manufacturers with declin

The overall value of Taiwan's top-20 international brands dropped 14.3% to US$10.637 billion in 2013, compared to US$12.412 billion a year earlier, according to the latest survey published by Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). The retreat comes at a time when HTC, Acer and other high-tech compani

Founded in 2013 by three young men with a passion for screws and service, Yu Jyun Co., Ltd. focuses on the design and development of tamperproof screws. The company’s goal is to offer products that meet all of the needs of the market, along with total tamperproof screw solutions, to customers all o

With the second straight quarter of growth, Taiwan’s hand tool industry finished the third quarter of 2013 with output of NT$18.4 billion, up 9.6% year-on-year (YoY), according to the latest report authorized by Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC), a government-funded research i

Technology upgrading and transformation from OEM (original equipment manufacturing) to ODM (original design manufacturing) and OBM (original brand manufacturing) are essential efforts for Taiwanese hand tool manufacturers in their pursuit of enhanced added value. To achieve success in those efforts

Auto State Industrial Co., Ltd. was founded in 1994 in Taiwan and today leads the highly competitive industry in manufacturing performance kick starters and gearshift leavers for powered two-wheelers (PTWs). Using the most advanced CNC machining centers and graphics software, the company also pr

The vehicular telematics sector has been a point of strong interest in Taiwan for many years, drawing special attention because the island's information and communications technology (ICT) industry has been seeking new directions for further development after moving most of its hardware production

Automotive electronics have been rapidly replacing traditional mechanical systems in modern transportation vehicles, especially in systems requiring more precise control and faster response time. TRW Automotive, a major global tier-1 parts supplier, estimated this year that automotive electronics n

Ningbo Mammoth Hardware Products Co., Ltd. has long been engaged in production and development of garden and outdoor hardware and accessories. With years of efforts on upgrading production capability, the company has achieved excellent integration of production resources, able to handle full pro

To present R&D achievements in recent years to global visitors, the Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC), a key automotive industry alliance formed by domestic research institutes and private makers, showcased many advanced, innovative and globally competitive research results at this year'

Maybe the most important driver of transformation in the local automotive industry, the Taiwan Telematics Industry Alliance (TTIA) was established in late 2010 with the mission to expedite development of the Taiwan telematics industry and strengthen global competitiveness. To such end, the TTIA h

Delta Electronics, Inc. of Taiwan, a major maker of power supply and thermal management solutions, recently announced that its 240V/30A AC Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charger pulled ahead counterparts made on the island to be UL2594 certified, mandatory to build EV charging stations in North Ame

With the yen-to-greenback rate having risen above 100 from sub-90 over the past year, some of Taiwan’s export-driven industries, especially those able to rival against Japanese counterparts, such as machine tools, have seen mixed impacts. But, the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIR

Taiwan’s hand tool manufacturers produced NT$17.79 billion of products in the second quarter of this year, up 6% year-on-year (YoY) but down 13.2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), according to the latest report authorized by Industry & Technology Intelligence Service (ITIS) of Metal Industries Research &

Established in 1965, Chia Cheng World Industrial Co., Ltd. is today one of Taiwan's leading makers of metal washroom accessories, bathroom fittings, kitchen racks, and toilet partitions for use in hotels, commercial buildings, and public facilities and establishments. With a consummate producti

Founded in 2000, Welder Top Electric Machinery Co. specializes in the development and manufacturing of a wide array of welding and heating machines as well as peripheral equipment. The firm claims that thanks to its strong in-house R&D capability, it has developed over 1,000 types of welding ma

Established in 1988, Fu Kao Industrial Co., Ltd. has grown into a veteran designer, developer, and manufacturer of high-quality stretch cargo cords, cargo nets, and tie downs for a wide range of hardware, automotive, outdoor, and other applications. The company sells its products to many interna

The Innovation Awards is a key event during the annual Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA) and Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei): a two-in-one show that is one of the world’s most important trade fairs for the automotive components in

The 2013 TAIPEI AMPA (29th Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show) and 2013 AutoTronics Taipei (8th Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show), two of the most important global auto-parts shows, were held April 10-13 and set all-time records, including 1,100 (up 4.7%) exhibitors

The Poseer Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a veteran company specializing in designing, developing and manufacturing infrared (IR)-sensor faucets and bathroom fittings. After decades of business development and due to its high-quality products with advanced functionality, the firm has grown into a leading

The Poseer Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a veteran company specializing in designing, developing and manufacturing infrared (IR)-sensor faucets and bathroom fittings. After decades of business development and due to its high-quality products with advanced functionality, the firm has grown into a leading

Since its establishment in 1985, Chyi Ching Industry Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to production of high precision plastic injection molds and related applications as a high-profile supplier in the line. The company turns out a wide spectrum of plastic products, including bicycle accessories and

Intertech Machinery Incorporation is an integrated producer of plastic injection molds in Taiwan. The company is capable of designing and fabricating top-notch molds to meet the specific need of the plastic injection-molding sector. The company’s business scopes include customer design service,

Mostly clustered in Taiwan’s central counties of Taichung and Changhua, Taiwanese furniture parts makers saw their heyday as the island’s export-driven economy took off in the 1960s, with the prosperity being relatively fleeting as labor, land costs rose on the island, coupled with rivalry from eme

Seventeen winners emerged from a slate of 62 competitors at the second annual Taiwan Machine Tools Industry Award 2013 for Excellence in Research and Innovation contest held during the Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) 2013 in early March. The number of award contenders this year

Leaderway CNC Technologies Co., Ltd. specializes in five-axis, vertical-type, and bridge-type machining centers for making vehicle parts, templates for electronics components, and parts for aircrafts and national-defense equipment. The company has been focusing on five-axis technology, among th