By JENNY WU Bearings are among the most common and most important of all automobile components, serving vital functions in transmissions, engines, drive-shafts, and other systems and parts. Though individual bearings are relatively small in size, they have a huge relationship to vehicle reliabil

Founded in 1988, Jisen Enterprise Company specializes in the manufacture and export of customized precision products made of rubber, plastic, metal, and glass, as well as in the provision of die-casting, lost-wax casting, powder injection molding, lathing, polishing, electroplating, bake-enameling,

Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO brand) recently announced ambitions to extend its top position in Taiwan's PTW market for the 15th consecutive year in 2014. The company is aiming to boost global shipments, including sales to overseas markets, such as China, Colombia, the Philippines, and Vietnam,

Taiwan's Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC) has been aggressively developing millimeter wave radar technology, a type of sensor expected to play a major role in automotive active safety systems. ARTC says that active safety systems were in the spotlight at the IAA 2007 in Frankfurt, Germa

To help advertisers who are manufacturers, exporters and traders to find potential business opportunities globally, CENS attended 11 overseas trade shows in November, including Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), SEMA Show, InterLight Moscow, Moscow International Tool Expo (MITEX), METALE

Taiwan’s leading machine-tool makers have budgeted about NT$20 billion (US$666.6 million) for production expansion in 2014 in anticipation of recovering demand in national defense, automobile, and aircraft industries. J.C. Wang, president of the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), p

The global electric-scooter (e-scooter) market has fallen far short of industry and government expectations for many years, but new initiatives are afoot to pave the way for wider adoption of the eco-friendly two-wheelers. BMW Motorrad is one of the powered two-wheeler (PTW) makers at the forefront

New car sales in Taiwan increased by 11.3% month-on-month (MoM) and 14.6.6% year-on-year (YoY) in October to about 32,000 units (from 28,941 in September), according to statistics compiled by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC). The sharp increase reverses drops in the first th

The Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC) recently showcased seven active-safety systems developed though industry and government collaboration. The R&D achievements showcase the advances made by Taiwan in developing highly reliable vehicular safety systems. The systems have already been dep

Bosch recently announced a major advancement in active motorcycle safety technology that is expected to change the image of motorcycling as a dangerous activity. The global automotive tier-1 supplier claimed that it has developed world's first brake control system for motorcycles. The motorcycl

Many exciting new products, bikes and concepts were unveiled at the 8th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2013) and the 3rd Taiwan International Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan 2013) at the Taiwan World Trade Center Exhibition Hall on April 10-13, 2013. The sh

Established in 1995, Jhan Ving Industrial Co., Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2000-certified company specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-end brake pads/shoes, clutch systems and parts for powered two-wheeler (PTW) and all terrain vehicle (ATV) applications. Jhan Ving believes that the

Hiwin Technologies Corp. will spend NT$20 billion (US$666 million) in three years to add production capacity for industrial robots and automotive servo brake systems, according to chief executive officer (CEO), Eric Chuo. Chuo says the company’s efforts in developing presence in industrial-rob

Founded in 1987, Yar Jang Industrial Co., Ltd. is an ISO 9001-certified company that specializes in the development and manufacture of high-level performance/racing brake kits. With outstanding production and processing capabilities, the company also supplies a variety of machinery parts and access

The 8th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (2013 Motorcycle Taiwan) and 3rd Taiwan Int’l Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan 2013), were held simultaneously from April 10-13 at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall 1. The two shows were held in conjunction with two other m

Established in 1978, Shin Li Foundry Ltd. is a veteran specialist in the manufacturing of high-caliber parts for trucks, buses, and trailers. With a focus on quality assurance, customer service, prompt delivery and competitive pricing, Shin Li is a renowned company in this industry producing bra

Taiwan's auto-parts industry is often reported to be internationally known for supplying quality, reasonably-priced products for the global aftermarket (AM), as well as product comprehensiveness that is not easily surpassed by typical rivals due to steady product development over decades. At the 2

According to statistics compiled by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), China exported US$387 million worth of automotive brake parts in May, up 11.56% from the same period of last year. Exports of the products in the first five months of 2013 totaled US$1.63 billion, an 8.3%

The TUV ISO/TS16949:2009-certified Zhejiang Roadage Machinery Co., Ltd. was established in 1993 and has become a leading, specialized developer and manufacturer of slack adjusters for commercial vehicles in China. Headquartered in Yuhuan County, Zhejiang Province, Roadage has won repeatedly many

Pinnacle Machine Tool Co., Ltd., founded in central Taiwan back in 1976, has released a series of feature-laden five-axis (X, Y, Z, plus B and C axes) CNC machining centers to cater to high-end manufacturers looking for machines that are economical in price yet uncompromising in precision and quali

Four-in-one show revs up sales with record buyer, exhibitor turnouts The 8th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (2013 Motorcycle Taiwan) and 3rd Taiwan Int'l Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan 2013), were held simultaneously from April 10-13 at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhib

Four-in-one event lures buyers with one-stop shopping convenience Many exciting new products, bikes and concepts were unveiled at the 8th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2013) and the 3rd Taiwan International Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan 2013) at the Taiwan W

Established in 1978, Shin Li Foundry Ltd. is a veteran specialist in the manufacturing of high-caliber parts for trucks, buses, and trailers. With a focus on quality assurance, customer service, prompt delivery and competitive pricing, Shin Li is a renowned company in this industry producing b

Ming Lurn Precision Machine Co., Ltd., founded in 1977, is now a leading supplier of garage equipment in Taiwan as well as a major player in overseas markets such as Japan, Europe, and Southeast Asia. The ISO 9001-certified company markets its products under its own “CARLEO” brand. Ming Lurn’s w

Broader spectrum of winners highlights Taiwan's advances beyond the ICT sector The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) announced the 10 winners of the prestigious Taiwan Excellence Gold Award at a gala ceremony held in Taipei in late April. The award has traditionally focused

Founded in 1987, Yar Jang Industrial Co., Ltd. is an ISO 9001-certified company that specializes in the development and manufacture of high-level performance/racing brake kits. With outstanding production and processing capabilities, the company also supplies a variety of machinery parts and access

One maker launches “ECO” series friction products Taiwan's auto-parts industry is often reported to be internationally known for supplying quality, reasonably-priced products for the global aftermarket (AM), as well as product comprehensiveness that is not easily surpassed by typical rivals due

FCWS warns when a driver’s safe distance to a vehicle ahead is compromised The Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC), a key automotive-technology research and innovation task force in Taiwan, recently demonstrated its R&D achievements in active vehicle safety systems that are adopted by

Super Double Power Technology Co., Ltd. is a very innovative company with strong design, engineering and manufacturing strengths, focusing on green-energy products, supplying two- and four-wheel electric vehicles (e-scooters), e-scooter powertrain modules, continuous variable transmission (CVT) sys

Taiwan Designer Takes the Gold Award Again The winners of the 2013 International Bicycle Design Competition (IBDC) were announced at an award ceremony on March 20th, the opening day of the 2013 Taipei International Cycle Show (Taipei Cycle). Students and young designers entered 590 design con