he award ceremony for the 22nd Hiwin Thesis Award was held with great distinction on March 28. Student Shen Yi-Hsuan and Professor Lin Pei-Chun from National Taiwan University (NTU) received the highest honor, the Gold Award, for their thesis titled "Development of a Whole-Body Force Control Framework for RHex-type Robots with Variable Multiple Contact Points." The award includes a prize of NT$1 million. This year, NTU recommended 14 theses for the competition, 9 of which reached the final defense, and 6 ultimately secured awards. This outstanding performance established NTU as the biggest winner of the session.

When AI is no longer just a tool for process optimization but begins to "learn, judge, and inherit expertise," the competitive logic of the manufacturing industry is undergoing a total transformation. In collaboration with TechOrange, the TMTS 2026 International Forum provided an in-depth analysis of how Embodied AI is entering production lines and how human experience is being digitally replicated. The forum explored topics ranging from AI robotics and Digital Twins to defense, aerospace, and semiconductor supply chains, highlighting how Taiwan's machine tool and precision machinery industries are building a more resilient intelligent manufacturing ecosystem amidst geopolitical shifts and high-volatility environments.

The 2026 Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS) will grandly debut from March 25 to 28 at the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center (TICEC). In alignment with the TMTS 2026 core theme, "DX & GX for a Sustainable Future," HIWIN Group will host a joint exhibition featuring its three major business entities: HIWIN Technologies, HIWIN MIKROSYSTEM, and MATRIX Precision. This exhibition provides a comprehensive demonstration of the Group’s vertical integration capabilities—ranging from precision critical components and nano-scale positioning and control systems to high-end gear equipment and complete line solutions—highlighting its systemic strength in high-end manufacturing and autonomous supply chains.

In the new era driven by AI, the requirements for machining precision, efficiency, and stability in the precision machinery industry continue to rise. Facing rapidly changing market challenges, the competitiveness of machine tools no longer depends solely on individual hardware, but rather on the overall performance of the control system in terms of efficiency, flexibility, and digital integration capabilities. At booth H0241 of the TMTS 2026 (Taiwan International Machine Tool Show), Siemens Digital Industries is showcasing the new generation digital CNC platform, SINUMERIK ONE. Featuring forward-looking functions that combine industrial-grade AI, digital twins, and intelligent control technologies, Siemens is creating diverse integration possibilities for the machine tool industry—assisting manufacturers and end-users in enhancing machining efficiency, shortening development cycles, and accelerating digital transformation.

The 2026 Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS), organized by the Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA), officially concluded today. Throughout the four-day exhibition, the atmosphere for business negotiations remained vibrant, with continuous opportunities emerging. The event successfully attracted professional buyers from over 80 countries, totaling nearly 73,000 visits from domestic and international participants. International visitors accounted for approximately 10% of the total attendance, with procurement effects estimated to exceed USD 2 billion.

To propel the industry toward a smarter and more sustainable future, the Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders’ Association (TMBA) has conducted the 3rd "Energy-Saving Label" and the inaugural "AI Excellence Label" evaluations. These labels represent the industry's achievements in Digital Transformation (DX) and Green Transformation (GX), aligning with the TMTS 2026 theme: "AI-Powered Sustainable Manufacturing."

The "Tech Innovation Pavilion" of the Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), officially debuted at the 2026 Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS) from March 25 to March 28. In response to shifting global geopolitics and supply chain restructuring, the MOEA has integrated the R&D capabilities of research institutes to focus on the intelligent transformation of the machine tool industry. At this event, ITRI showcased 12 pivotal AI-driven technologies for high-end machine tools. These innovations have been successfully implemented by prominent listed companies and end-user facilities, including industry leaders such as KL-Manufacturing, Apex Tool, Kao Fong Machinery (KAFO), Chin Fong Machine, and Phison Electronics.