TIMTOS 2017: Smart technology and machine tools (2. strana)

TIMTOS_c_Taiwan.qxd 18.4.2018 17:10 Page 3 T A I W A N b u s i n e s s l services l production support confirmed the great effect of this year's exhibition. About 200 meetings were organised where nearly 100 exhibitors met with 32 VIP buyers from 17 countries – Germany, Russia, Turkey, the USA, Mexico and India – to discuss the possibilities of current and future business opportunities. In addition, the first summit was held during the TIMTOS trade fair. Representatives of industrial giants such as CISCO, NVIDIA, SICK, Siemens, KUKA and Mercedes-Benz were asked to share the latest trends in the concepts of 'Smart Machine', 'Smart Factory', 'Auto motive Manufacturing Revolution' and 'Aerospace Supply Chain', which attracted more than 500 visitors to the auditorium. TMTS 2019 The next Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) will take place on 5-10 March 2019. A new addition to the Taipei Nangang exhibition grounds will be the newly built Hall 2, which will be completed in time for TIMTOS 2019, allowing for an expansion of the exhibition premises. The organizers expect further expansion of business opportunities on the technical innovative information platform. TIMTOS 2017 Evaluation David Tchai, the Vice President of TAMI, said at a press conference: "In the last two years, global growth of the machine tool sector has slowed down but this year's Taipei International Machine Tool Show has more exhibitors and stands than ever before. TIMTOS has become an important platform for machine tool producers from around the world, introducing the latest models of machines and tools, as well as the technological capabilities of manufacturers. Manufacturing plays a major role in a country's economy and any production starts with machines. In view of this, Taiwan puts a strong emphasis on smart machines. The Taiwan government promotes domestic production of military aircraft. A number of machine tool makers thus collaborate on the development of design parts, composites and engine parts required for the aerospace sector. Entering the aerospace supply chain will be the driving force for a new generation of machine tools. Taiwan machine tools have long been synonymous with high quality. Only by maintaining a high level of performance, precision, reliability and durability of products can sustained progress towards smart machines and smart manufacturing be made. These efforts will help to bring technology to the next level and achieve goals to increase the visibility of cloud-based services, make systems more interconnected and more intelligent. As a result, the machine tool industry will be better integrated with the global market. Looking ahead, we are very satisfied with the demand from the aviation and automotive industry. Trump's administration's attempt to return production to the US will also create a new wave of demand for machinery. Machine production last year rose despite the economic downturn. This is largely the result of strong demand for moulds and advanced CNC machines, suggesting that Chinese manufacturers are trying to improve their capabilities. TIMTOS 2017 is a great opportunity for us to introduce the quality and innovation of our machine tools. As usual, the show hosts the Machine Tool Awards for research and innovation results in order to foster innovative ideas from industry. " TAITRA – the show organiser helping to promote foreign trade, is the largest non-profit organization to promote trade in Taiwan. TAITRA, co-sponsored by the government, industry associations and several commercial organizations, helps Taiwanese businesses and manufacturers to strengthen their international competitiveness and meet the challenges they face in foreign markets. TAITRA boasts a well-coordinated support of the business and information network of more than 1,200 trained specialists working at Taipei headquarters, four local offices in Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung and 60 overseas branches around the world. Together with its sister organizations, Taiwan's Business Center (DC) and Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), TAITRA has created a number of business opportunities through effective promotion strategies. p www.TIMTOS.com.tw Taiwan's External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), founded in 1970 and www.technikaatrh.cz 3