TMBA’s Energy Efficiency and AI Empowerment Label programs highlight Taiwan’s machine tool industry’s progress in digital and green transformation. Thirteen products passed the energy efficiency assessment, while AI recognition covered six companies and ten products. Applications span thermal error compensation, quality prediction, predictive maintenance, intelligent quotation, and knowledge management. Companies are increasingly integrating AI into research, production, management, and after-sales services, alongside energy-saving design and carbon data management. Supported by the Industrial Development Administration and PMC, the programs showcase industry achievements and encourage businesses to translate technological advances into measurable customer benefits, stronger product differentiation, and greater competitiveness in international markets.

TMBA recognized member companies for their charitable contributions at its General Assembly on October 13. S Committee Convener and YINSH Deputy General Manager You-jie Wu presented Stars of Philanthropy trophies to 24 companies and certificates of appreciation to 17 companies. Through its corporate volunteer alliance, TMBA connects members to support environmental protection, community care, and talent development. Activities range from cleanups and charitable donations to student visits that introduce young people to manufacturing technologies and career opportunities. By encouraging sustained participation, TMBA helps embed social responsibility into corporate culture, strengthening public trust and creating lasting value for industry and society.

Eric Y. T. Chuo, Founder and Group President of HIWIN Technologies, received the Global Views Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to innovation, smart manufacturing, and talent development. As Chairman of TMBA during its second and third terms and now Honorary Chairman, he strengthened supply chain collaboration and industry–academia partnerships. His leadership helped establish HIWIN as an international brand built on proprietary technology. Through academic awards and sustained investment in engineering education, he has connected research with manufacturing needs. His achievements demonstrate how business growth, industry cooperation, and talent cultivation jointly strengthen the global competitiveness of Taiwan’s precision manufacturing sector.

TMBA organized 18 Taiwanese machine tool and component manufacturers to participate in AMB 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany. The delegation showcased machine tools, precision cutting tools, key components, and smart automation solutions, demonstrating Taiwan’s comprehensive manufacturing capabilities. Exhibitors engaged with European buyers and multinational supply-chain partners to explore demand for high-performance, intelligent, and low-carbon manufacturing equipment. To extend the exhibition’s impact, TMBA combined on-site promotion with targeted digital campaigns through Google Ads and Facebook. The initiative generated more than 159,000 online impressions, strengthening the international visibility of Taiwan-made products and expanding business opportunities for participating companies in the European market.

Driven by growing demand for AI, advanced process technologies, and advanced packaging, semiconductor equipment investment continues to rise. For the third consecutive year, TMBA presented the SMART TEAM pavilion at SEMICON Taiwan, bringing together eight member companies and PMC. The pavilion showcased cross-disciplinary capabilities in precision machining, critical components, thermal management, grinding, surface finishing, and international certification. By connecting suppliers with equipment manufacturers, wafer fabs, and engineering teams, TMBA is helping Taiwan’s machine tool industry evolve from individual machining and component suppliers into long-term equipment development partners while strengthening its role in the global semiconductor supply chain.

Driven by AI and high-performance computing, the semiconductor industry is shifting from process miniaturization toward system-level integration and advanced packaging, placing new pressure on equipment capacity, lead times, and local supply chain resilience. Held during SEMICON Taiwan 2026, the Semiconductor Supply Chain Resilience Forum created a platform for two-way collaboration between semiconductor players and Taiwan’s precision machinery sector. Discussions highlighted co-development, quality traceability, packaging and testing applications, and industrial capability mapping, underscoring how Taiwan’s machine tool and component makers can move from specialized suppliers to valuable manufacturing partners in the semiconductor equipment ecosystem.

TMBA continues to connect member companies with campus resources to promote student workplace visits and help young learners better understand the machine tool industry and real workplace environments. With the support of YINSH Precision Industrial Co., Ltd. and Victor Taichung Machinery Works Co., Ltd., students joined production-line tours, process briefings, and workplace experience sharing to gain first-hand insights into precision manufacturing, smart production, and industry talent needs. As of September 2026, six company visits had been completed, bringing a total of 209 students into industrial sites.

The SWISSMEM Symposium 2026 examined manufacturing competition amid global supply chain restructuring, China’s industrial upgrading, and digital transformation. Invited speaker TMBA Chairman Wen-Hsien Chen shared Taiwan’s machine tool industry experience, highlighting its dense supply network, comprehensive industrial clusters, and flexible manufacturing capabilities. He identified System, Focus, Reliability, and Connection as four essential strengths for future competitiveness. Discussions emphasized that quality alone is no longer sufficient, as customers increasingly value speed, collaboration, return on investment, and measurable outcomes. Taiwan’s manufacturing ecosystem offers a strong foundation for turning technological expertise into integrated solutions that create tangible business value for global customers.