TMTS officials and executives
International Media during TMTS 2018 pre-show conference
Taiwan is an extremely important region for machine tools and components manufacturing and continues to enjoy solid growth despite competition in neighboring countries around Asia.
The
motto of this year's Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS) is
"Manufacture Linking • Activate the Future". The smartification of
machine tools links the industry to global smart manufacturing trends, enhances
the competitiveness of end customers, and taps the capabilities of Taiwan's
smart manufacturing in an effort to provide buyers with complete solutions.
In
early May 2018, Taiwan Machine Tool and Accessory Builders’ Association (TMBA)
held its TMTS 2018 pre-show press conference. International Metalworking Newsfor Asia along with other journalists from around the world explored key ideas
and experiences on what to expect on the upcoming exhibition, which will run
from November 7-11 at the Taichung International Exhibition Centre, and Greater
Taichung International Expo Centre.
Mr.
Jui-Hsing Yen, Chairman of TMBA said during the press conference,
"Taiwan's machine tool manufacturers use their solid information and
communication technology (ICT), coupled with mobile devices such as smart
phones/tablets, to provide smart functions such as remote management and
monitoring to end users. Also, various industrial sectors (such as: aviation,
automobiles, textiles, printed circuit boards and plumbing hardware industries
) can store, process, and analyse sensor data collected from factory machines
or equipment through the cloud system (National IIoT PaaS - NIP), and further
provide service designs that will act for smart solutions in the market.
He
added, "At the same time, Taiwan's machine tool suppliers have made use of
smart technologies to enhance environmental protection and energy-saving
functions so that their products can meet the standards and requirements of
environmental protection in the international manufacturing industry.
Therefore, Taiwan machine tool industry has not only spared no efforts to
solidify the precision and reliability of the machines, but also dedicated to
implementing smart functions to enhance their clients' competitiveness as
global manufacturing system is moving toward intelligence."
Machine tool output value
Mr. Carl Huang, President of
TMBA, explained, “The machine tool industry has the largest output value in
Taiwan’s machinery sector, consisting of a complete value chain system, which
includes: R&D, component processing and manufacturing, and even assembly,
testing, sales, and after-sales service. Occupying a global market share of 5
to 6%, Taiwan is the seventh largest machine tool producer in the world.”
“Taiwan's machine tool sales are
export-oriented with a share of 79%, making it the fifth largest exporter of
machine tools in the world. In addition to meeting the production needs of the
domestic market, Taiwan's machine tool makers also supply to the world's major
machine tool manufacturing customers (such as those from China, United States,
Japan and India), of which Taiwan has become the third largest exporter of ball
screw in the world. Marketing globally and providing service to international
clients are the characteristics of Taiwan machine tool and accessory industry,”
he added.
Huang further explained that
compared with other competitors, Taiwan's machine tool products have the
competitive edge of price–performance ratio. Their application scopes include
the manufacturing of automobiles,
motorcycles, aerospace, rail transportation, 3C products,
moulds and various mechanical accessories. Hence, they have significant
influence in the international market.
Ms. Elisa Li, Vice President of
TMBA, said, “An estimated 750 companies will participate in this year’s show,
which will utilise 4,300 booths, occupying a total area of 91,000 square meters. Both the number of exhibitors
and number of booths will break the record. The scale of the exhibition is
larger than that of the previous show. It is estimated that 85,000 buyers from
domestic and overseas markets will visit this year, making it the largest
machine tool show in Taiwan this year.”
