The Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS 2025), co-organized by TAITRA and TAMI, concluded successfully, marking yet another milestone in the global machine tool industry. The six-day event featured over 1,000 exhibitors across 6,100 booths at Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 & 2 and Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1.
TIMTOS 2025 welcomed 4,163 international buyers from 90 countries, representing a 5.1% increase from the previous edition. The top five buyer countries included India, Japan, China, South Korea, and Malaysia, with delegations from Japan, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brazil, and Mexico attending for procurement.
Spotlight on Six Major Industry Trends:
This year’s exhibition showcased six key industry trends, reinforcing Taiwan’s position as a leader in precision manufacturing and intelligent automation:
- Precision Machine Tools
- Key Components
- Full-Scale Automation & Smart Manufacturing
- Digital Twin-Driven Integration
- Additive Manufacturing
- Cross-Industry Applications
The latest innovations from Taiwan’s machinery sector were displayed across industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, and consumer products, highlighting the country’s technological advancements.
AI & Robotics Take Center Stage:
With a central theme of “AI & Robotics”, TIMTOS 2025 focused on essential components for humanoid robots, such as harmonic reducers and joint modules.
Leading Taiwanese exhibitors, including HIWIN, CPC, and Main Drive, introduced groundbreaking innovations:
- HIWIN expanded into robot-related components.
- CPC developed advanced joint modules.
- Main Drive launched a new production line with an annual capacity of 100,000 harmonic reducers.
These developments position Taiwan as a key player in the global humanoid robot supply chain, with applications spanning healthcare, hospitality, and service industries.
Global Industry Leaders Commend TIMTOS 2025:
Top industry leaders, including Fair Friend Group (FFG), Tongtai, Quaser, Kao Ming, YCM, and SOCO, alongside global controller manufacturers Siemens, Heidenhain, FANUC, and Mitsubishi, praised the success of TIMTOS 2025.
- Heidenhain and Mitsubishi Taiwan showcased Digital Twin technology, which enhances machining efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness, aligning with smart manufacturing and sustainability.
- FFG reported over 100 orders spanning automotive, aerospace, semiconductors, rail transport, and energy sectors.
- Quaser secured NT$1 billion in orders for hydrogen energy and medical devices.
- Tongtai entered the semiconductor market with ultrasonic machining and additive manufacturing.
These developments reinforce Taiwan’s growing role as a leading supplier for industries such as aerospace, semiconductors, electric vehicles (EVs), medical devices, and green energy.
Exciting Events & Future Outlook:
TIMTOS 2025 also featured high-profile forums and events, including the TIMTOS Keynote, where THK Chairman & CEO Akihiro Teramachi emphasized the importance of AI-driven automation and talent development.
Additionally, Techman Robot’s CEO, Haw Chen, introduced Taiwan’s first AI-driven collaborative robot, demonstrating AI’s transformative impact on smart manufacturing.
For the first time, TIMTOS also featured:
- Taiwan Excellence Pavilion
- Taiwan Patent Go Pavilion
These special exhibits showcased Taiwan’s innovations in smart machinery and cross-industry applications, drawing significant interest from global buyers and further cementing Taiwan’s reputation as a hub for technological excellence.
With remarkable participation, groundbreaking innovations, and strategic global partnerships, TIMTOS 2025 has once again proven itself as a leading international platform for the machine tool industry, setting the stage for the future of intelligent manufacturing.