The Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS 2025), co-organized 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 & 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.
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 specialized 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 & CEO Akihiro Teramachi emphasized 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.
