SIMTOS 2026 adopted the theme “AI Autonomous Manufacturing Meets Talent,” showcasing how Korea’s machine-tool industry is moving beyond digitalization toward true autonomy. The show’s AI Factory Theme Pavilion demonstrated next-generation manufacturing systems that integrate equipment, data, Digital Twin capabilities, and big-data analytics. Exhibits emphasized practical AI functions such as self-learning optimization, real-time decision-making, and predictive maintenance, pointing to a future where machining can scale from individual smart machines to lights-out, plant-wide operations. The event also highlighted a key workforce shift: technicians are evolving from traditional operators into supervisors and decision-makers who manage AI-enabled production systems, accelerating human–machine collaboration. In parallel, a Taiwan delegation brought 11 exhibitors presenting CNC machining solutions and critical components, strengthening market visibility in Korea and expanding opportunities for technical exchange and partnership.

SIMTOS 2024, held at KINTEX in Seoul, is one of Asia’s four major machine tool exhibitions. This year’s five-day event reached a record scale with 1,300 exhibitors from 35 countries and over 101,000 professional buyers. Under the theme “Be a Part of SIMTOS,” the show highlighted manufacturing technology and digital transformation, featuring three themed halls: AI Factory, CNC Systems, and Robotic Equipment. The Taiwan Pavilion, organized by TMBA, included eight companies showcasing products such as CNC machining centers, gear grinding machines, and linear guides, while participating in the Smart Machinery Overseas Promotion Program.