These are in-depth pre- and post-show reports on major international trade fairs, held in Taiwan and other countries with significant participation by Taiwanese manufacturers and exporters. They are offered to help global buyers and other readers better understand what is going on at the fairs and the latest offerings by Taiwanese exhibitors.
Huawei is reported to combine its Consumer BG and Intelligent Vehicle BU operations, according to local media, as the Chinese cellphone maker looks to expand its presence in smart vehicles. Reports point to Huawei Consumer BG CEO Yu Chengdong, taking up the mantel to oversee the combined departments. The two departments have integrated investments from both sides, while no change was brought f...
Taiwan's auto parts industry value could reach NTD$222.79 billion next year, a 4.8% growth compared to 2020, according to forecasts from ITRI Industrial Economics and Knowledge Center (IEK). IEK advises Taiwanese firms to maintain their market reach in the U.S. and increase expansion into emerging markets. IEK Intelligent Vehicle System Research Department Senior Researcher James Hsiao named...
Demand for electronic parts, PCBs from 5G, IoT, and vehicle applications are strengthening outbound growth in the first nine months of 2020, despite a pandemic outbreak that has crippled countries' economies. Outbound electronic parts reported strong performance, increasing 22.3% in the first nine months of 2020. A strong contender in second place is the PCB field, which also saw a 5.3%-export...
As one of the harder-hit industries in Taiwan, the ITRI Industrial Economics and Knowledge Center predicts next year's machine tools to make a rebound with an annual 8% growth. The center also named growth from electric vehicle sales as a significant contributor to machine tools and models' rising demand in 2025. The center's manager Harrison Hsiung made the remarks at the 2021 IEK Machiner...
Foxconn is looking to explore cooperation with European tier 1 auto parts suppliers in developing 3D auto-use curved glass covers. The electronics manufacturer is also reportedly engaging in talks with European auto firms to make curved, one-piece system consoles and dashboards. In a bid to diversify its product line, Foxconn's plans to enter the lucrative auto parts industry began with provid...
Taiwan's auto parts market has seen positive impacts as the Chinese automotive market continues to grow in its sixth consecutive month. Hotai Motors and Yulon Nissan Motor are the two significant firms enjoying the leverage. The island's related industries are benefiting from the strong performance of China's automotive market. Industry members say as long as competitive Taiwanese firms mainta...
Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers' Association(THTMA) is slated to organize the 2021 Taiwan International Hardware Show after decades of outsourcing to local organizers, with Economic Daily News (EDN) in charge of implementation, and Taiwan External Trade Development Council handling invitations for international buyers. Current dates are scheduled for July 15 to July 17, 2021, at the Taichung In...
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has allied with around 50 firms and government agencies to develop electric vehicle (EV) batteries technologies, seeking to roll out a standardized platform and allow EVs of different brands to use the same batteries. The alliance aims to cultivate the island's EV industry and offer customers a more diverse selection of charging options to choose...
The world's leading auto parts and battery housing maker Minth Group's Chairman Jong-Hwa Ching revealed on Sunday that it would launch M&A investment plans into Taiwan next year, focusing on auto parts, vehicle batteries, and the semiconductor industries. Ching named investing in Taiwan as an advantage highlighted amid the trade tensions between the U.S. and China, and expressed optimism in de...
The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is leading the ten-billion-valued laser market by pushing innovative technologies. Thanks to the backing of the Economic Ministry's Department of Industrial Technology, ITRI serves its role to integrate the nationalization of Taiwan's production. Combining Taiwan's domestic supply chain and implementing a pilot run platform aims to bolster Taiwa...
