With 23 wins, Taiwan's design competitiveness rises in the global spotlight Upcoming designers from Taiwan again proved their ability and competitiveness on the global stage. Twenty-three of the "Best 100" winning entries in the iF concept design award were submitted from Taiwan. The top-10 Taiw

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

The Innovation Awards is a key event during the annual Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA) and Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei): a two-in-one show that is one of the world’s most important trade fairs for the automotive components in

The 16th Securtech show, held on Apr. 24-26, 2013 at the Nangang Exhibition Hall in Taipei, attracted a large number of top-end suppliers who exhibited a total of 3,050 new and innovative products related to security and safety control. The show brought greater attention to Taiwan’s safety and safe

Local players may soon begin exporting telematics turnkey projects Maybe the most important driver of transformation in the local automotive industry, the Taiwan Telematics Industry Alliance (TTIA) was established in late 2010 with the mission to expedite development of the Taiwan telematics in

Mobility, convergence, and cloud technology spotlighted in the jury selections A notebook doubling as a tablet PC, cloud storage, cutting-edge gaming devices, ultrabooks, seamless wireless connections, powerful smartphones, mobility, touch-sensing technology and smart video and audio capability

The Innovative Product Award this year at the 2013 Taiwan International Lighting Technology Show (TILS) entered its 4th year. If the Taiwan lighting industry aims for sustainable development, it has to come up with practical, innovative designs, says the Taiwan External Trade Development Counci

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

Manufacturers with excellent hardware and software R&D capabilities granted an opportunity to raise their profile The Innovation Awards is a key event during the annual Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA) and Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTron

Founded in 1971, the ISO 9001:2000-, TS 16949-certified Giantlight Traffic Supplies Instrument Co., Ltd. has been designing and developing customized lighting systems for automotive and motorcycle applications, with products certified to international standards as SAE/DOT, ECE, CCC etc. The

Despite the economic crisis affecting the European motorcycle market, signs of recovery are at hand, according to ACEM (Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers in Europe). The analysis of recent market trends highlights that urban mobility and passion are still acting as main drivers of the mot

Preliminary results of an ambitious OLED project led by materials scientist Prof. Jwo-huei Jou of the National Tsing-Hua University of Taiwan has been achieved: A small organic light emitting diode (OLED) panel emitting much friendlier correlated color temperature (CCT) than candle’s 1,914 Kelvin w

Having weathered the doldrums of 2012, Taiwan’s LED lighting industry seems to be catching a glimmer of light at the beginning of 2013. Stocks of major LED lighting manufacturers were buoyant when the stock market opened after the New Year holidays, implying brighter prospects in the year ahead.

OLED’s blanketing light is better for households than LED’s spot pattern Preliminary results of an ambitious OLED project led by materials scientist Prof. Jwo-huei Jou of the National Tsing-Hua University of Taiwan has been achieved: A small organic light emitting diode (OLED) panel emitting

The 2012 Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) pulled in 2,280 exhibitors during its October 27-30 run, up from 2,104 exhibitors in 2011. The show also built on earlier editions with the debut of Advertising Lighting and Small-Order zones and the Hong Kong International Lighting Pr

Over 200 Taiwanese lighting manufacturers attended the autumn edition of the 2012 Hong Kong International Lighting Fair. Paul-Yu Ind. Corp. Paul-Yu Ind. Corp. tapped handcraftsmanship to catch visitors’ attention, showing decorative lanterns made of paper, wood, foliage, stone, rattan, seas

Owl Lighting manufactures LED light bars, T8 LED light tubes and T5 LED light fittings that are used for general lighting purposes in commercial sites, hotels, clubs, residences, underground parking lots, office buildings and rooms, schools, and factories. They can also be used as building outline

The first Technology Innovation Awards was held during the 38th Taipei International Electronics Show (TAITRONICS) on October 9-12, 2012. The award, organized by the quasi-official Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TE

Despite the economic crisis affecting the European motorcycle market, signs of recovery are at hand, according to ACEM (Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers in Europe). The analysis of recent market trends highlights that urban mobility and passion are still acting as main drivers of the mot

Introducing emission-cutting and other eco-friendly auto products from 25 companies. Green was the theme at the 2012 Automechanika Frankfurt, the world's largest auto-parts, accessory, and repair equipment exhibition, with about 4,500 exhibitors and some 160,000 global visitors attending this y

Government-backed institute trails only Oak Ridge National Lab of USA Taiwan once again proves its technology innovation capability, in a contest among the world's leading R&D labs. The Taiwanese team sponsored by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) won seven of the 2012 R&D 100 Awards, give

Taipei, Oct. 15, 2012 (CENS)--According to market research organization LEDinside, Taiwan’s publicly held LED makers scored total revenue of NT$9.2 billion (US$309 million at US$1:NT$30) in September, slipping 2.28% from August, due chiefly to weak market for backlights used in TVs, laptops and mon

Some data show Taiwan’s LED industry to have a strong second quarter, but forecasts are mixed regarding the local industry’s 2012 outlook. Rush orders for LED backlights have boosted capacity utilizations as of mid-May for most of Taiwan’s LED makers to an estimated 90%, up from 70% or so. The

Taipei, Sept. 21, 2012 (CENS)--Global TV shipments declined the second straight quarter, falling 8% year-on-year (YoY) in the second quarter of 2012, according to the NPD DisplaySearch. The decline in TV shipments started in the fourth quarter of 2011 and has continued in 2012, reflecting worsen

Resource Electronics Co., Ltd. is the leading agent and distributor of different kinds of high-level adhesive-, waterproof-, and thermal-solutions. The company represents several international brands in Taiwan, including Momentive, Tyco, and Elektro-Automatick (EA), and sells products to other neig

Taipei, Sept. 6, 2012 (CENS)--Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd., currently Taiwan’s No.1 LED packager, earned NT$0.55 per share in the second quarter, more than double the NT$0.2 per share it made the first quarter. In the first half of this year, the company had total after-tax net income of NT$

Amid an uncertain global economy, weakened by the still limping peripheral economies in the EU and relatively high unemployment, slow housing starts in the U.S., most Taiwanese bathroom fitting makers have struggled with flat growths over the past few years. While the industry is not likely to turn

Amid an uncertain global economy, weakened by the still limping peripheral economies in the EU and relatively high unemployment, slow housing starts in the U.S., most Taiwanese bathroom fitting makers have struggled with flat growths over the past few years. While the industry is not likely to turn

Taipei, June 21, 2012 (CENS)--Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. Chairman Y.F. Yeh recently said that price is already replaced by efficiency as the driver of LED lamp consumption, citing sell-out of the company’s 100,000 pieces of LED light bulbs, priced at NT$299 (US$10.3 at US$1: NT$29) per piece,

Taipei, June 20, 2012 (CENS)--After two years of work, Wintek Corp., a major supplier of small- and medium-sized liquid crystal display (LCD) and touch panels, recently announced marketing of its own line of "Otali" LED light-bulbs in Taiwan. Industry sources say that Wintek will launch 10W ful