When the U.S.-China trade war began in earnest in 2018, Taiwanese industries looked on as orders were transferred out of China to avoid getting hit by tariffs, and were redirected to Taiwan instead. These included the hand tool industry as well. While Taiwanese companies were in a similar boat as t

The COVID-19 pandemic's disruption on the economy has propelled the lesser-known aspects of the global supply chain into mainstream awareness, such as the focus on Taiwan as semiconductor chip demands soared. While Taiwan is more widely known as the semiconductor hub of the world, equally crucial t

The global trade exhibition industry has seen its most turbulent period in the past two years, brought to an abrupt halt by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, seen further setbacks in 2021, and it's expected to continue into 2022, though to a lesser degree, as the industry expects in-person events to o

The previous article discussed smart manufacturing practices and the challenges of implementing these new technologies into a real-world situation. For further elaboration on these topics, CENS interviewed Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) Industry, Science and Technology Internationa

Founded in 1981, Steel Mark is specialized in manufacturing locks and other related hardware. The company's product catalog includes padlocks, motorcycle and bike locks, deadbolt locks, digital door locks, door locks, rim and euro profile cylinders, and concerning hardware and parts. The compan

Digital transformation is one of the most trending keywords in recent years, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has accelerated the digital transformation among enterprise operations. What is the definition of digital transformation? Taiwan's top research and technology development organiz

The "Intelligent Asia" Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing Exhibition kicks off on Dec. 15, combining the seven major industrial exhibitions including Taipei Automation 2021, Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show under the same venue. The event will bring together more than 1,000 exhibi

Kuo Fan-lin Chang Loon Industrial Co., Ltd. is a leading Taiwanese developer and maker of ratchet wrenches, patented wrenches, bolt cutters, and patented clamps. The firm has built a reputation in fields like hardware DIY and automotive repair. Chang Loon has acquired multiple patents, with its

In an article first published in the Business Weekly, and through a media collaboration, republished in the Economic Daily News, an investor banker industry analyst attempted to break down why Taiwan tech giant Foxconn's Foxtron Vehicles business model will prove advantageous in the long run. On

The first edition of the three-day in-person 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan wrapped up to a close on the 22nd, with its virtual edition continuing to Nov. 20. E-Mobility is an international exhibition that showcases the electric vehicle and self-driving car ecosystem. As show organizer TAITRA's Chairman

With countries introducing infrastructure plans to bolster their economies hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan's export-oriented fasteners market has seen a significant surge in demand. According to the data reported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, this year's fasteners and screws export

The ongoing trend of the traditional automotive parts getting an upgrade with electrification and smarter capabilities has never been more evident than ever at the Taipei AMPA show, showcasing Taiwan's technological advances for the world to see. For example, the Automotive Research & Testing Cente

Communicating cars, with other vehicles and related infrastructure, sounds like a concept pulled out of a sci-fi movie, however, with 5G communications technology catching up and becoming more popularized, smart transportation and smart city capabilities seem closer to us than ever. Taiwan's gov

Training a self-driving vehicles' AI platform requires datasets, however, not all companies have the means to create such datasets themselves. This is where the "AI based Vehicle Vision Perception System," developed by the Institute for Information Industry (III) comes in. Hsu Ting, a senior pla

Chung Ho Cheng (CHC) Enterprise Co., Ltd., equipped with over 30 years of tooling development expertise, is focused on iron, aluminum, and copper-based hot, warm and combination forging capabilities. CHC offers wide-ranging services like heat treatment and surface treatment, producing IATF16949-qua

Based in Taiwan, LeeKuma Inc. (WeiFeng) is a professional manufacturer of rubber products and can offer clients varied materials, such as NBR, EPDM, CR, silicone, and Viton due to their 40 years of accumulated expertise. Clients can request customized products in rubber hoses, rubber stripes, foam

外媒报导指出，韩国晶圆代工大厂三星电子（Samsung Electronics）上周透露会调涨晶圆代工价格，将对绘图晶片厂辉达（NVIDIA）、高通（Qualcomm）两大客户带来成本压力，可能造成手机晶片和绘图处理器（GPU）价格上扬。 据科技网站Tom's Hardware、SoyaCincau报导指出，三星投资者关系部资深副总裁Ben Suh日前在法说会上表示，三星晶圆代工事业（Samsung Foundry）有望加速成长，主要是透过扩充平泽S5生产线、调整定价以支援未来投资循环的方式。 S5生产线是三星最为先进的晶圆代工厂，主要采用5LPP（5奈米）、4LPE（4奈米）制

Global market intelligence firm IDC's "Global Autonomous Vehicle Forecast Report for 2020 to 2024" has pointed out that L1 to L5 autonomous vehicles could see an 18.3% CAGR within this time frame. As industry trends have become clearer over the years, not only global, well-known auto brands like Te

Founded in 1978, Tair Wang Enterprise Co, LTD. is a zinc die-casting manufacturer with ISO 9001 quality certified. With the excellent reputation as a professional OEM manufacturer, Tair Wang has actively expanded its businesses abroad in the past 15 years by providing high-quality products and serv

With the advent of auto-technology, Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC) emphasized that global traditional car factories are accelerating their investment and R&D capabilities in developing three trends: electrification, smart-capabilities, and service-oriented tech. MIC's senior i

Entering its 52th year since opening its business, Young Shang Plastic's focuses on improving its production technologies and product quality. As a packaging producer, Young Shang passed FDA approval for making 100% recyclable plastic bottles from poly grain raw materials. The company has sold tens

我国手工具产业2021年第1季出口表现强劲，出口值达11.14亿美元，成长幅度达26.87%，其中对我手工具最大出口国美国更有高达38.21%的亮眼表现，市场商机可期。 拜登政府对中政策延续川普政府时期的方向，对台湾厂商而言仍是利多。为协助台厂争取美国市场商机，外贸协今年将持续组团参加北美规模最大、历史最悠久的全美五金展National Hardware Show(NHS)。 从占我国手工具出口38%的美国市场来看，目前近期的新闻资料显示，美国房贷利率仍处于历史低档，使得购屋成本降低，房地产景气已超越前波高点2017年状况，房市热络带动专业级工具需求。加上今年随著疫情趋缓，美国施

Taiwan's hand tools industry reported strong performances in 2021 Q1, with export value reaching USD$1.114 billion, marking a 26.87% growth. Exports to the U.S. ranked the highest in terms of the destination country, around 38.21%, putting confidence in the region. The Biden administration is co

■ Tseng Lung-nan Founded in 1981, Steel Mark is specialized in manufacturing locks and other related hardware. The company's product catalog includes padlocks, motorcycle and bike locks, deadbolt locks, digital door locks, door locks, rim & euro profile cylinders, and concern hardware and

Many traditional manufacturing sectors are experiencing the squeeze as the global industry accelerates towards a smarter, digitalized production process. This includes the hand tools and plumbing sectors, both as traditional as industries can be. In Taiwan, companies in these industries tend to be

With the electric vehicle (EV) trend sweeping across the globe, Taiwanese suppliers are focusing on certain key components as potential business opportunities, including Hon Hai, Hota Precision, Tong Yang Industrial, TECO Electric & Machinery, Hiwin, ASE Technology Holding, and passive component su

In the "Global Digital Automotive Trend Report" released by PwC Taiwan in mid-January, the firm indicated that the automotive industry is now at a crossroad, anticipating that significant synergy will buoy the automotive IoT and electric vehicle (EV) markets in the next decade. However, amid the CO

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the industries' timeline for implementing digital transformation. However, the how's and what's of applying new technologies and improving the added value to existing products and services can be daunting. Three professors from the National Taiwan University

Chung Ho Cheng (CHC) Enterprise Co., Ltd. is equipped with the experience to develop professional tooling capabilities, having produced over 3,000 sets since its inception. As a hot, warm and combination forging factory, CHC offers wide-ranging services like heat treatment and surface treatment, pr

With greater demand for electronics and manufacturers' need for more precise and diverse applications than before, testing equipment that ensures the reliability, safety, and quality of parts are in hot demand. Founded in 1993, Microtest Corporation is a professional maker and developer of high pre