During EMO Hannover 2025, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders’ Association (TMBA) co-hosted the press conference “AI × Taiwan Machine Tools: Shaping the Future” at the Taiwan Pavilion, attracting strong attention from international media and industry stakeholders. TMBA Chairman Chen Shenteng declared: “Taiwan positions itself as the global manufacturing sector’s ‘preferred AI integration partner.’”

In 2024, TMBA and Germany’s VDW debuted the umati protocol in Taiwan, marking a milestone in bilateral cooperation. Dr. Markus Heering (VDW) highlights that EMO 2025 and TMTS 2026 share a vision centered on the "Magic Triangle": Automation, Digitalization, and Sustainability. AI is positioned as the next vital step in digital evolution, enhancing connectivity and energy efficiency. By leveraging umati for seamless data flow and AI for flexible production, the industry can overcome labor shortages and rising costs. Furthermore, both associations are collaborating on Product Category Rules (PCR) to simplify carbon footprint calculations, driving the global machine tool industry toward a sustainable, AI-powered future.