Taiwan Smart Machinery, Your Intelligent Partner!
ONE-STOP EXPLORE Taiwan Smart Machinery at EMO 2023
HANNOVER, GERMANY — Get ready to be spellbound as the dynamic prowess of Taiwan’s Smart Machinery Industry takes center stage at EMO Hannover 2023. Ranked 7th globally with an astonishing output value of US$4 billion in 2022, Taiwan’s cohort is set to make an awe-inspiring return with an entourage of 144 leading exhibitors. This showcase is orchestrated by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) under the “Taiwan’s Smart Machinery Overseas Promotion Program,” sponsored by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) at the Ministry of Economic Affairs. A testament to Taiwan's technological mastery, the Taiwan Smart Machinery Pavilion will be the heart of the event, hosting a series of interactive events designed to captivate and inspire.
A Glimpse into the Future:
Emerging from a four-year hiatus, Taiwan's foremost exhibitors—a formidable 144 in count—stand ready to unveil innovative concepts interweaving automation, eco-friendly manufacturing, intelligent streamlined processes, and high-performance components. In collaboration with esteemed partners, including the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), the Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA), and the Taiwan Cutting-Tool Engineering Association (TACEA), TAITRA's “Open Innovation Platform” promises an electrifying array of activities, from panel discussions and expert seminars to dynamic elevator pitches and illuminating solutions. This meticulously crafted showcase features the pinnacle of Taiwan's machine tool industry.
Be sure not to miss the group press conference and panel discussion on September 18, at which distinguished leaders from TAITRA, TAMI, TMBA, and TACEA will converge to cast a spotlight on Taiwan's eminence in smart machinery. A testament to Taiwan's prowess in the industry, the event promises an engaging discourse on the future of smart machinery innovation.
Seamless Solutions at Your Fingertips:
After the press conference and panel discussion are to be three themed seminars on September 19 and 20, curated in collaboration with TAITRA, TAMI, and TMBA. These seminars will encapsulate the forefront of modern manufacturing trends, converging on the key domains of precision metal processing, digital transformation, eco-conscious innovation, and high-efficiency energy applications. The 12 participating companies—YCM, Tongtai, Buffalo, HIWIN, Honor Seiki, Palmary, 7-Leaders, Habor, Quaser, Accutex, Hold Well, and Walrus—promise to showcase the best-in-class. Adding to the excitement, September 20 to 22 will feature five dynamic elevator and solution pitches, offering comprehensive insights into high-efficiency cutting lathes, revolutionary automation techniques, and tailor-made applications. Eleven pioneers including FFG, Kao Ming, SYIC, and Yinsh will lead these presentations, offering buyers an abundance of knowledge in a mere 30 minutes.
Elevating Industry Through Innovation:
TAITRA's Open Innovation Platform aligns industry associations and exhibitors to elevate discourse within the sector. Expert forums, themed seminars, and innovative presentations promise to encapsulate Taiwan's technological prowess, while elevator and solution pitches aim to amplify understanding of Taiwan's smart manufacturing industry, ushering in a new era of proactive and comprehensive information sharing. Adding a touch of cultural flair, the "Taiwan Way" Happy Hour from 15:30 to 16:00 every day from September 19 to 22 will offer a delightful fusion of Taiwan's rich culture, featuring top-notch brands like Wufeng Sake, Yundao Coffee, Taiwan Kobayashi Cookies, and the internationally acclaimed Kavalan Whisky. In addition, EVA Air plane models will also be given away to visitors by lucky draw in the Happy Hour event.
Other information for reference—Taiwan Machine Tools Continues to Transform Digital Manufacturing
- Fact of Taiwan Export
- In 2022, Taiwan ranked fifth in the world for machine tool exports, showing an 8.6% increase from the previous year.
- Taiwan's machine tool exports to the EU rose by 42.7% in value in 2022, making Taiwan the fourth largest exporter to the region, up from the fifth place in 2021.
- A strong trading partnership between Taiwan and Germany
- The German Trade Office in Taipei reported that Taiwan and Germany had a bilateral trade volume of EUR 28 billion in 2022, with more than 250 German companies operating in Taiwan. This makes Taiwan the fifth most important partner for Germany in Asia.
- Taiwan and Germany have organized several forums to exchange their views and insights on smart machinery and automotive industry, such as the 8th smart machinery and the 4th automotive forum. These events help to strengthen their ties and create more business opportunities through the collaboration of VDW and Taiwan associations (TAMI, TAIORA, etc.)
- Several major machine tool brands, such as TORNOS, OKUMA, and MATSUURA, have chosen to establish their manufacturing sites in Taiwan, attracted by the country's compact and efficient supply chain.
- Taiwan's machine tool industry has developed new products that aim at various aspects of digital manufacturing, such as managing and predicting the machining process, monitoring and optimizing the power consumption, and improving the machining routes. The new products also feature digital twin technology, quick positioning system, and streamlined process with automated change system for work tables and/or cutting tools. These products demonstrate Taiwan's machine tool industry's ability to deliver high-end cutting performance and higher machining stability, as shown by the TIMTOS Innovative Products Contest in March 2022.

HANNOVER, GERMANY — Get ready to be spellbound as the dynamic prowess of Taiwan’s Smart Machinery Industry takes center stage at EMO Hannover 2023. Ranked 7th globally with an astonishing output value of US$4 billion in 2022, Taiwan’s cohort is set to make an awe-inspiring return with an entourage of 144 leading exhibitors. This showcase is orchestrated by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) under the “Taiwan’s Smart Machinery Overseas Promotion Program,” sponsored by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) at the Ministry of Economic Affairs. A testament to Taiwan's technological mastery, the Taiwan Smart Machinery Pavilion will be the heart of the event, hosting a series of interactive events designed to captivate and inspire.
A Glimpse into the Future:
Emerging from a four-year hiatus, Taiwan's foremost exhibitors—a formidable 144 in count—stand ready to unveil innovative concepts interweaving automation, eco-friendly manufacturing, intelligent streamlined processes, and high-performance components. In collaboration with esteemed partners, including the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), the Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA), and the Taiwan Cutting-Tool Engineering Association (TACEA), TAITRA's “Open Innovation Platform” promises an electrifying array of activities, from panel discussions and expert seminars to dynamic elevator pitches and illuminating solutions. This meticulously crafted showcase features the pinnacle of Taiwan's machine tool industry.
Be sure not to miss the group press conference and panel discussion on September 18, at which distinguished leaders from TAITRA, TAMI, TMBA, and TACEA will converge to cast a spotlight on Taiwan's eminence in smart machinery. A testament to Taiwan's prowess in the industry, the event promises an engaging discourse on the future of smart machinery innovation.
Seamless Solutions at Your Fingertips:
After the press conference and panel discussion are to be three themed seminars on September 19 and 20, curated in collaboration with TAITRA, TAMI, and TMBA. These seminars will encapsulate the forefront of modern manufacturing trends, converging on the key domains of precision metal processing, digital transformation, eco-conscious innovation, and high-efficiency energy applications. The 12 participating companies—YCM, Tongtai, Buffalo, HIWIN, Honor Seiki, Palmary, 7-Leaders, Habor, Quaser, Accutex, Hold Well, and Walrus—promise to showcase the best-in-class. Adding to the excitement, September 20 to 22 will feature five dynamic elevator and solution pitches, offering comprehensive insights into high-efficiency cutting lathes, revolutionary automation techniques, and tailor-made applications. Eleven pioneers including FFG, Kao Ming, SYIC, and Yinsh will lead these presentations, offering buyers an abundance of knowledge in a mere 30 minutes.
Elevating Industry Through Innovation:
TAITRA's Open Innovation Platform aligns industry associations and exhibitors to elevate discourse within the sector. Expert forums, themed seminars, and innovative presentations promise to encapsulate Taiwan's technological prowess, while elevator and solution pitches aim to amplify understanding of Taiwan's smart manufacturing industry, ushering in a new era of proactive and comprehensive information sharing. Adding a touch of cultural flair, the "Taiwan Way" Happy Hour from 15:30 to 16:00 every day from September 19 to 22 will offer a delightful fusion of Taiwan's rich culture, featuring top-notch brands like Wufeng Sake, Yundao Coffee, Taiwan Kobayashi Cookies, and the internationally acclaimed Kavalan Whisky. In addition, EVA Air plane models will also be given away to visitors by lucky draw in the Happy Hour event.
Other information for reference—Taiwan Machine Tools Continues to Transform Digital Manufacturing
- Fact of Taiwan Export
- In 2022, Taiwan ranked fifth in the world for machine tool exports, showing an 8.6% increase from the previous year.
- Taiwan's machine tool exports to the EU rose by 42.7% in value in 2022, making Taiwan the fourth largest exporter to the region, up from the fifth place in 2021.
- A strong trading partnership between Taiwan and Germany
- The German Trade Office in Taipei reported that Taiwan and Germany had a bilateral trade volume of EUR 28 billion in 2022, with more than 250 German companies operating in Taiwan. This makes Taiwan the fifth most important partner for Germany in Asia.
- Taiwan and Germany have organized several forums to exchange their views and insights on smart machinery and automotive industry, such as the 8th smart machinery and the 4th automotive forum. These events help to strengthen their ties and create more business opportunities through the collaboration of VDW and Taiwan associations (TAMI, TAIORA, etc.)
- Several major machine tool brands, such as TORNOS, OKUMA, and MATSUURA, have chosen to establish their manufacturing sites in Taiwan, attracted by the country's compact and efficient supply chain.
- Taiwan's machine tool industry has developed new products that aim at various aspects of digital manufacturing, such as managing and predicting the machining process, monitoring and optimizing the power consumption, and improving the machining routes. The new products also feature digital twin technology, quick positioning system, and streamlined process with automated change system for work tables and/or cutting tools. These products demonstrate Taiwan's machine tool industry's ability to deliver high-end cutting performance and higher machining stability, as shown by the TIMTOS Innovative Products Contest in March 2022.

