Under the theme “Integrate to Innovate”, The Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS 2025), co-organised by TAITRA and TAMI, concluded successfully, marking another milestone. The six-day event hosted over 1 000 exhibitors across 6 100 booths at Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 and 2 and Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1. TIMTOS welcomed 4 163 international buyers from 90 countries, a 5.1% increase from the previous edition. The top five buyer countries were India, Japan, China, South Korea, and Malaysia, with delegations from Japan, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brazil, and Mexico attending for procurement.
TIMTOS 2025 showcased six major industry trends: precision machine tools, key components, full-scale automation and smart manufacturing, digital twin-driven integration, additive manufacturing, and expanded cross-industry applications. Innovations from Taiwan’s machinery sector were displayed across aerospace, automotive, medical, and consumer industries, reinforcing Taiwan’s leadership in precision manufacturing and intelligent automation.
Dr. Ching-te Lai, President Republic of China (Taiwan) addresses the media at the opening ceremony of TIMTOS 2025. This year marked the 30th edition of TIMTOS and 50 years since it was first held
AI & Robotics Take Center Stage
This year’s theme, “AI & Robotics,” highlighted essential components like harmonic reducers and joint modules for humanoid robots. Leading exhibitors HIWIN, CPC, and Main Drive introduced innovative solutions. HIWIN expanded into robot-related components, CPC developed joint modules, and Main Drive launched a production line with an annual capacity of 100 000 harmonic reducers. Taiwanese companies are now positioned as key players in the humanoid robot supply chain, with applications in healthcare, hospitality, and service industries.
Global Industry Leaders Praise TIMTOS 2025
Industry leaders, including Fair Friend Group (FFG), Tongtai, Quaser, Kao Ming, YCM, and SOCO, along with global controller manufacturers Siemens, Heidenhain, FANUC, and Mitsubishi, commended TIMTOS 2025’s success. Heidenhain and Mitsubishi Taiwan showcased Digital Twin technology, improving machining efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness while aligning with smart manufacturing and sustainability goals.
Despite the digital era, in-person interactions remain crucial. FFG reported over 100 orders spanning automotive, aerospace, semiconductors, rail transport, and energy. Quaser secured NT$1 billion in orders for hydrogen energy and medical devices, while Tongtai entered the semiconductor market with ultrasonic machining and additive manufacturing. These advancements reinforce Taiwan’s role as a key supplier for aerospace, semiconductors, EVs, medical, and green energy industries.
Successful Procurement Matchmaking TAITRA’s procurement matchmaking event facilitated 315 sessions between 75 international buyers from 22 countries and 102 exhibitors. Buyers came from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, Poland, Vietnam, India, Israel, and Ukraine. A specialised networking event for the cutting tool sector introduced buyers from 14 countries, including the U.S., Germany, Mexico, and India. Exhibitors like MEGA Machine reported a 70% order placement rate, with instant orders from Bulgaria and the Middle East.
Exciting Events and Future Outlook TIMTOS 2025 featured engaging forums, including the TIMTOS Keynote, where THK Chairman and CEO Akihiro Teramachi emphasised AI-driven automation and talent development. Techman Robot’s CEO, Haw Chen, introduced Taiwan’s only AI-driven collaborative robot, demonstrating AI’s transformative potential in smart manufacturing.
For the first time, the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion and Taiwan Patent Go Pavilion debuted, showcasing Taiwan’s innovation in smart machinery and cross-industry applications. These pavilions attracted significant interest from international buyers, further enhancing Taiwan’s global reputation.
Taiwan Excellence at TIMTOS 2025: Showcasing Smart Manufacturing Innovations and Sustainability
Taiwan Excellence” made a remarkable debut at TIMTOS 2025, featuring top Taiwanese companies like CHMER, HIWIN MIKROSYSTEM, HONOR SEIKI, YCM, HIWIN, Accutex, GIFU, CAMPRO, and Techman Robot to showcase Taiwan’s innovation in manufacturing and commitment to sustainability.
Several groundbreaking products were showcased to demonstrate Taiwan’s strength in smart manufacturing, including:
• CHMER UA432L Green and Compact Linear-Driven Wire Cut EDM: Equipped with 48 patented technologies, this machine enhances precision and efficiency, making it ideal for the electronics, automotive, and medical manufacturing industries.
• HIWIN MIKROSYSTEM APM Series Absolute Position Measurement System: Featuring real-time monitoring capabilities, this system ensures safety while its waterproof and dustproof magnetic sensing technology maintains high accuracy, widely applied in panel, semiconductor, and precision machining industries.
• HONOR SEIKI VL-100CA Intelligent Vertical Lathe for the aerospace industry: Specially designed for the aerospace sector, this machine integrates smart CNC technology, significantly reducing processing time and costs while greatly improving production efficiency.
• YCM T11 Green Smart Machine: Incorporating AI smart control technology, this machine balances energy savings with high-efficiency machining and has earned Taiwan’s first ISO 14955 international certification.
The 30th TIMTOS adopted the theme “Integrate to Innovate,” focusing on three key areas: “AI and Robotics,” “Future Manufacturing,” and “Energy-Saving Sustainability.” As a global event of paramount importance to the machine tool industry, TIMTOS remains a crucial platform for Taiwan to showcase its cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. This event presents a remarkable opportunity to witness Taiwan’s excellence in machine tool technology and its future advancements.
About Taiwan Excellence
The Taiwan Excellence (TE) Awards were established in 1993 by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) to recognize and celebrate the exceptional achievements of Taiwan’s most innovative products. Each year, eligible products go through a rigorous selection process that assesses their products based on four important factors: research and development, design, quality, and marketing with the key criterion being Made in Taiwan.
The Taiwan Excellence mark has gained global recognition as a prestigious symbol of quality and design, effectively showcasing Taiwan’s impressive product innovation. For more information, please visit https://www.taiwanexcellence.org/en
Look out for Metalworking News’ full report about TIMTOS 2025 in our May 2025 issue.
TIMTOS will return in March 2027. Stay updated via www.timtos.com.tw
