Exhibition was held in New Delhi in July, attracting nearly 400 exhibitors worldwide, including eight Taiwanese companies organized by the association. The event focused on CNC machines in line with the “Make in India” initiative, while automation demand remained limited. Taiwan exhibitors actively sought partnerships, noting India’s vast market potential but facing challenges such as price sensitivity and incomplete supply chains. To succeed, Taiwanese firms should integrate resources, offer one-stop solutions, and adopt group marketing strategies to capture opportunities in the Indian market.

The AI Smart Factory Forum, co-hosted by TechOrange and TMBA, explored how AI can enhance manufacturing competitiveness. The event focused on the machine tool ecosystem, digital transformation, and knowledge management, featuring insights from government officials and AI experts from SAS, NVIDIA, and others. TMBA Chairman emphasized the importance of building a solid knowledge management foundation to foster technical collaboration, develop high-value-added products, and help manufacturers overcome digital transformation barriers. The forum highlighted strategies to expand industry scale and market share through AI-driven innovation and ecosystem thinking.

Workshop, held in Hualien, aims to equip rural students with professional skills in smart machinery and bridge the gap between theory and practice. Combining lectures with hands-on training, the camp offers two tracks: Mechanical Design and Electromechanical Integration. Industry experts provided guidance and access to advanced technologies and equipment. The program not only enhanced students’ technical abilities and sparked interest but also promoted industry-academia collaboration, laying a solid foundation for future careers. The workshop received high praise from both teachers and students for its practical value and contribution to talent development.

The 20th Vietnam Ho Chi Minh International Precision Engineering, Machine Tools, and Metalworking Exhibition (MTA Vietnam 2024) was held from July 2 to 5, attracting 15,552 visitors—a record high. The show featured machine tools, metalworking, CNC programming, robotics, automation, and 3D printing, along with seminars on smart factories and AI applications. Nearly 500 exhibitors from 23 countries participated, with Taiwan’s pavilion standing out as 30 companies joined the event. Many exhibitors expressed plans to attend future shows, highlighting Vietnam’s growing market potential.

On July 18, the Machine Tool Association visited Yingxi Precision Industry to observe its achievements in smart manufacturing and low-carbon transformation. Yingxi specializes in precision nut development and established the world’s only national-level testing lab for such products. The company promotes digital management, service-oriented manufacturing, and automated production. It also values academia-industry collaboration and social responsibility, offering scholarships and organizing volunteer activities to give back to society.

CIMES 2024 was held in Beijing, focusing on digitalization, high-end development, and green manufacturing, with about 1,000 exhibitors and 70,000 visitors. China emphasizes precision, boosting domestic measurement equipment, while southern regions demand mid-to-high-end machines. Taiwanese brands remain favored for key components. China’s equipment renewal policy drives fierce competition, favoring compact, high-speed machines. Taiwanese manufacturers must enhance quality standards, compensation technology, and dual-axis transformation to maintain their competitive edge

The Bureau of Foreign Trade, together with industry associations, organized a delegation to participate in EXPOMAQ 2024 in Mexico. Twenty-one Taiwanese companies showcased smart manufacturing and precision machinery technologies, strengthening Taiwan-Mexico market ties. The opening press conference featured five leading firms presenting innovative products and collaborating with local businesses to build supply chains, fostering bilateral industrial cooperation and laying the foundation for future development in smart manufacturing and innovative industries.