The Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders’ Association (TMBA) received the Ministry of the Interior’s 2024 National Outstanding Professional Association Award, represented by Vice Chairman Chen Cheng. In recent years, TMBA has promoted smart machinery overseas marketing, supported green transformation, and organized carbon footprint courses to enhance industry competitiveness. Additionally, Supervisory Committee Convener Hu Wei-Hua was honored as an Outstanding Director/Supervisor in the industrial and mining sector, recognizing his long-term dedication to association affairs and strengthening member cohesion.

JIMTOF 2024 set a new record as the largest edition, drawing global attention from the manufacturing industry. The Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders’ Association (TMBA) brought 69 member companies—nearly double compared to 2022—to showcase advanced technologies in smart manufacturing, automation, and high-precision machining. Exhibits centered on the “Dual-Axis Smart Manufacturing” strategy, combining Digital Transformation (DX) and Green Transformation (GX) to align with global sustainability trends. Solutions featured energy-saving, carbon-reduction, and AI applications, aiming to boost efficiency and competitiveness for the machine tool sector.

L&L Machinery adheres to the principles of “Technology, Quality, Efficiency, Sustainability, and Heritage,” focusing on independent R&D to build a complete product line while advancing smart manufacturing and system integration. This year, the company won the 31st SME Innovation Research Award with its “LLS Heavy-Duty Multi-Axis Compound Machining Center,” which features multiple innovations, including completing turning, milling, grinding, and polishing in a single setup. The machine’s load capacity has been increased to 25 tons, its length extended to 13 meters, and it integrates intelligent control systems with user-friendly interfaces to enhance efficiency and safety.

The 2024 Elimi Cycling Consensus Camp took place in Kenting, where female executives embraced the challenge of e-bike riding while enjoying scenic spots like Guanshan Sunset, Eluanbi, and Longpan Grassland. The event blended dynamic cycling with cultural experiences such as exploring Hengchun Old Town and crafting agave-fiber bottle holders. Evenings featured wine, heartfelt conversations, and management insights emphasizing service marketing and attention to detail. A seaside café added a perfect finishing touch, strengthening bonds among participants. The camp concluded successfully, leaving lasting memories and a renewed sense of unity.

The Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders’ Association (TMBA) held its 6th Term, 3rd General Assembly on October 22, bringing together industry, government, and academia to discuss innovation and sustainability. Chairman Patrick Chen emphasized carbon emission management, digital transformation, and AI adoption, while fostering talent through academic collaboration to enhance product value. TMBA continues to promote Taiwan’s machine tool industry internationally via exhibitions, strengthen supply chain resilience, and drive cross-sector integration, aiming to boost global competitiveness for Taiwan’s machine tool sector.

Founded in 1983, KENTURN Industrial Corp. specializes in machine spindles and cutting tools, believing talent is the core of competitiveness. Facing challenges from location and demographic shifts, the company actively leverages government programs, promotes professional training, and strengthens industry-academia collaboration to develop new hires and interns. It also adopts iPAS competency certification to enhance skills and recruitment efficiency. Guided by the philosophy of “cherishing and nurturing talent for sustainable inheritance,” KENTURN is committed to building a highly competitive and sustainable enterprise.

The 10th Vietnam Hanoi International Machine Tool and Metalworking Equipment Exhibition opened on October 2, 2024, featuring 94 exhibitors from 14 countries, with overseas participants making up 66%. The event attracted 5,410 professional buyers. TMBA’s Taiwan Pavilion showcased 16 companies across 22 booths, presenting advanced precision machinery technologies and engaging with local associations. The pavilion drew significant attention from Vietnamese buyers, highlighting Taiwan’s competitiveness in the machine tool industry. Exhibitors expressed optimism about Vietnam’s market potential and called for government policy support to help Taiwanese firms seize emerging opportunities.

elimi’s autumn gathering featured bestselling author Eric, who shared the concept of “begin with the end in mind,” encouraging self-realization and positive influence through his 27-year journey. He inspired attendees to become the person they aspire to be. Additionally, Project Manager Chen Yu-Ting addressed global net-zero trends, explaining carbon footprint, regulations, and supply chain requirements. She offered strategies for emission reduction and reassured businesses about manageable steps. The government and industry alliances are actively promoting carbon neutrality through tools, training programs, and collaborative initiatives, helping companies transform while maintaining competitiveness.