Net-zero carbon reduction has become a critical global issue faced collectively by the international community. Since COP26, countries around the world have progressively incorporated the goal of “net-zero emissions by 2050” into the core objectives of their climate action agendas, while continuing to strengthen their medium- and long-term decarbonization commitments. As international climate governance frameworks advance, governments are increasingly accelerating the implementation of emissions reduction measures across industrial and service sectors based on the outcomes of the Global Stocktake. In alignment with these international trends, Taiwan has also established phased greenhouse gas reduction targets under the Climate Change Response Act and is promoting deep energy efficiency policies, demonstrating a clear policy direction toward driving low-carbon transformation across industry and service sectors. In line with these global trends, Taiwan has established phased greenhouse gas reduction targets under the Climate Change Response Act and is advancing deep energy efficiency policies to support the low-carbon transformation of both industry and service systems. Against this backdrop, Taiwan—long recognized as an export-oriented economy—is facing structural shifts in global supply chains and international trade. In recent years, international buyers evaluating suppliers and equipment purchases have begun to look beyond traditional criteria such as quality, price, and delivery schedules. Carbon management capabilities, sustainability governance practices, and energy efficiency in manufacturing processes are increasingly incorporated into procurement decisions. Through concrete purchasing policies and supply chain management mechanisms, sustainability requirements are being translated into binding commercial conditions. Sustainability is no longer merely a matter of corporate image or added value; it is gradually becoming a prerequisite for market access, reshaping competitive thresholds and the criteria used in international trade assessments. For export-driven industries, competition is no longer confined to products alone but extends to entire manufacturing systems and supply chain capabilities.

The EMO Hannover 2025 exhibition in Germany is one of the most influential international trade shows in the global machine tool industry. This edition marked the 50th anniversary of EMO, with the theme “Innovate Manufacturing.” The exhibition focused on forward-looking trends including automation technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, green manufacturing, and process integration, showcasing the technological evolution and strategic adjustments of the global machine tool industry in response to emerging challenges.

EMO Hannover 2025, marking its 50th anniversary, centered on "Innovate Manufacturing" through automation, sustainability, and digitalization. To combat labor shortages, leading manufacturers showcased flexible automation modules integrating AGVs and robotic arms. Digital transformation highlights included Digital Twin technology for real-time collision prevention and virtual validation. Generative AI emerged as a pivotal "Smart Assistant" (e.g., Copilots), streamlining programming and lowering learning curves for operators. Additionally, emerging materials like mineral casting were featured to enhance thermal stability. For Taiwan’s industry, integrating AI and advanced materials is essential to pivot toward high-end markets and overcome global competitive pressures.