TIMTOS x TMTS 2022 Physical Exhibition Ends Successfully

The first co-branded machine tool mega show in Taiwan, TIMTOS x TMTS 2022, took place from February 21-26 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Halls 1 & 2, concluded successfully, while the online exhibition will be accessible until March 21. Highlights…

TIMTOS x TMTS is not only Taiwan’s largest trade fair since the onset of the epidemic, but also the world’s first machine tool mega show in 2022, with 950 exhibitors in 5,100 booths. The event drew over 40,000 online and offline visitors from all over the world. The online exhibition, in particular, has drawn visitors from more than 20 countries and regions.

Online services and engagement

In response to border controls, the show featured ‘On-site Guide for Online Visitors’, ‘Sourcing Taiwan Machinery’, ‘On-site Guide for Media Tour’, ‘Live Tour @ Showground’, ‘Media Eye on TIMTOS x TMTS’, ‘Podcast Live’, and ‘TIMTOS x TMTS Online’, among other online services for international visitors and media.

Daily live updates from the show floor were provided by ‘Live Tour @ Showground’, ‘Media Eye on TIMTOS x TMTS’, and ‘Podcast Live’. More than 25,000 people have watched and listened to the videos and podcast episodes. Furthermore, high-profile attendees such as Mighty USA, EMIL Macchine, Faustino Pittori SRL, Hommel GmbH, and Siemens Turkey were directed to the showground and developed real-time relationships with selected exhibitors through 500 online sessions. Foreign buyers were particularly interested in processing equipment, multi-axis machining centers, and laser cutting machines.

Global response

Max Martinelli, of Faustino Pittori, Italy, expressed gratitude to the organizers, TAITRA, for offering the On-site Guide service, a video guided tour, which provided an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest products from key suppliers and discuss future collaboration in a timely manner. Bo Jean from Mighty USA appreciated the video guided tour since it allowed him to receive a 360-degree perspective of each equipment while conversing with the exhibitors. International media were especially pleased by Taiwan’s machine tool manufacturers’ outstanding R&D skills. In addition, the ‘On-site Guide for Media Tour’ was extremely useful in facilitating remote interviews throughout the pandemic.

Trends in the industry

The machine tool industry adapts to future trends and accelerates digital transformation and improvements. New business models and solutions have been developed for emerging industries such as semiconductors, green energy, electric vehicles, health care, and aerospace. This year’s TIMTOS x TMTS garnered a diverse range of attendees from a variety of businesses. TSMC, AIDC (Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation), Formosa Heavy Industries, Hon Hai Precision Industry, Chang Gung Medical Technology, Nan Ya Plastics, and CSMC (China Steel Machinery Corporation) were among the major domestic visitors.

Success stories

During the show, there were several business conversations, networking opportunities, and deals. Many exhibitors were overjoyed with the on-site orders. Within the first three days of the show, KAO MING, the main Taiwanese vendor of hydraulic radial drills, sold out of all the drills on exhibit at their booth. On-site orders were also received by RONG FU, a leading band saw provider; CASTEK, an expert in EDM drilling machines; MYLAS, an exceptional lathe maker; HEAKE, which is known for its 5-axis mill; and SUN FIRM, a leader in flat bed lathes.

Extended online show

The TIMTOS x TMTS 2022 online exhibition will remain open until March 21. HIWIN, VICTOR TAICHUNG, Hartford, FANUC, and SAN YUAN have been the most popular exhibitors at TIMTOS x TMTS Online to date. Overall, exhibitors at the event showcased their greatest solutions from the last three years, both on-site and online. The next season of TIMTOS is set to premiere in March 2023.

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