Taipei Cycle Show 2018: Why this is a must-attend event

From discovering the latest innovations to networking with the industry's most influential entrepreneurs – astute distributors and brand owners can't afford to miss out

28 September - Taipei: With less than five weeks to go until the doors open for the Taipei Cycle
Show 2018, running from 31 October to 3 November, the must-see events and activities for visitors have been revealed. For brand owners, buyers and distributors, the opportunities for networking, meeting peers, discovering emerging technologies and discussing current global influences on the industry, are second to none.

The exciting new features of this year's Taipei Cycle Show are:

• The addition of Hall Three, introducing 'Taipei Cycle +', with over 130 exhibitors, and focusing on two key themes – Internet of Things (IoT) zone, showcasing the latest in cloud-based technology plus demonstration zone led by the SwiCity project from National Chung-Hsing University
• New Start-up Pavilion, the forum for companies established since January 2013 to present their innovations
• Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) Pavilion
• New Country Pavilion: Korea, showcasing eight companies
• 100 first-time exhibitors

A closer look at the details prove Taipei Cycle Show 2018 is the must-attend cycling event:

• 18 months in the planning, the main show will be based in Nangang Exhibition Hall One
• 1,150 confirmed exhibitors, up from 1,115 in 2017, covering 97,000 square metres
• 14 Taipei Cycle Forum sessions, including panel discussions and seminars
• 100 brands offering hands-on experiences at the Demo Day (Tuesday 30 October)
• Regional/Country Pavilions including
• EU, 34 companies across 837 square metres
• Japan, 15 companies across 198 square metres
• Italy, six companies across 126 square metres
• And of course, multiple networking zones for that all-important coffee and catch-up
• Jasmine Wu, Taipei Cycle Show PR Manager, said: "We are excited to bring so many new attractions and events to the show this year. There will be so much to experience that we urge visitors to make arrangements and register as soon as possible. Taipei Cycle Show 2018 is where the industry will come together to discover what is in store for cycling business and the cycling community beyond 2020.

"Getting here couldn't be simpler; Taoyuan International Airport is the city's key air transport hub, with excellent rail, metro and bus links to Taipei City. Pre-registered visitors will receive Taipei Metro Cards, which will make travelling to and from the venue even easier. Over thirty city hotels and our travel partners at EVA Air are offering exclusive show promotions, and we will run a shuttle-bus service between the show halls and major hotels."

For further information, please visit www.taipeicycle.com.tw.

Source: Bicycle Retailer

TMTS 2018：Leading Technology of Taiwan Machine Tools Provides the Best Solution

Taiwan's machine tool industry has been improved through its manufacturers' own R&D, and has provided global equipment users with the best solution, including a complete supply chain that integrates parts and accessories production, machine tool assembly as well as the automation system, which is certainly the advantage of this industry to stand as the seventh largest producer of machine tools and accessory in the world. This advantage is utilized to develop the technology of machine tools and accessory that is applied in various market segments to meet the processing needs of different metal product markets. The technological development of Taiwan's machine tools can be divided into whole machine and automated cell:

1.Whole Machine
At present Taiwan's machine tool manufacturers are generally applying the finite element analysis method to product design, which increases the machining accuracy and the reliability of machine tools. Moreover, in response to the needs of the end manufacturing industry, they have also integrated different processing functions and crafting technologies on the basis of the mechanical structure of CNC machine tools to develop multi-axis products with the composite technology. For instance, a five-axis machining center can achieve multiple-type and small-quantity production by combining 3D printing with laser cladding processing, multi-axis cutting processing, and measuring-on-machine-tool technology, which goes in line with the DONE IN ONE concept as well. Furthermore, by combining with the functions of 3D virtual axis advance and retreat, 3D cutting simulation, and 3D online anti-collision, the manufacturers can reduce the waste of processing materials, and prevent collisions between machines.

In addition, Taiwan's machine tools can ensure the quality of the workpiece and the operation life of the machine by timely monitoring of key components and further reach the optimal status of the machining procedures by using timely monitoring of the manufacturing process, and the adaptive adjustment technology of the processing parameters. For example, combining technologies of adaptive cutting load feed control, adaptive cutting chatter suppression, spindle temperature rise compensation, and structural thermal suppression can strengthen the machining accuracy of the five-axis milling and turning machines. Another example is the machine health prediction platform equipped with sawing machine to set up a sawing center so as to connect to the client's machines. Through the center console, this technology can remotely control the machine and return the parameter value to the company; or it can return the wear status of the users' tool through the cloud computing platform.

2.Automated Cell and Production Line

Taiwan's machine tool industry possesses the technology of integrating robotic arms and machine tools, which can apply the proprietary technology of equipment manufacturing, and master the state of the art manufacturing of automobile components, and integrate automation facilities such as robotic arms, unmanned vans, and automatic storage via the M2M technology to establish a highly efficient automated production line capable of producing one aluminum rim every four minutes. The functions of the automated production line include automatic loading and unloading, automatic workpiece distinguishing, automatic positioning, automatic machining, automatic flipping and cleaning, and online automatic measuring.

In response to the aging, shortage and high cost of the global labor force, and in order to meet the customers' needs for consumer market customization, and diverse, rapid production, Taiwan's machine tool industry incorporates technology, knowledge, information, and human ingenuity and creativity to develop and employ the "Smart Manufacturing System" to provide products which will enhance and improve the quality of human life.

Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS) is the largest machine tool exhibition this year in Taiwan, which will present a complete and diversified industrial supply chain with intelligent functions such as temperature rise compensation, anti-collision, and process optimization for single machines, and the automated manufacturing cells and production line built by the "integrated machine tool and automation facilities" equipped with robotic arms. The show will enable all participants to feel and experience Taiwan machine tool industry's efforts and readiness to fulfill smart manufacturing.

Welcome to download the official TMTS APP for pre-registration as an exhibition visitor.

http://www.tmba.org.tw/appqrcode/index.html

Contact Organizer

Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders’ Association (TMBA)

TEL: +8886-4-2350-7583

Email: tmts2018@tmba.org.tw

Website: https://www.tmts.tw/en/

MIHAS 2018 RECORDS STRONG SALES

The 15th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2018, organised by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), yet again proved to be a major catalyst in growing halal trade in Malaysia as well as internationally.

The event, which took place from 4-7 April 2018 was held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). A total of RM1.52 billion sales were recorded, compared to RM1.01 billion registered last year.

The sales were from the event’s two main components - exhibition and business matching programme called International Sourcing Programme (INSP). Sales from the exhibition component recorded an increase of 29 per cent to RM914.57 million compared to RM708.82 million in 2017, while the INSP generated sales of RM602.45 million, an increase of 99.5 percent compared to RM301.99 million in 2017.

The top performing sectors at MIHAS 2018 exhibition were prepared food (RM407.20 million or 44.5% share of total sales), beverages (RM129.3 million or 14.1% share), pharmaceuticals, toiletries & cosmetics (RM108.04 million or 11.8% share), agricultural produce (RM68.53 million or 7.5% share) and machinery & equipment (RM41.58 million or 4.6% share). The iconic event focused on seven key product and services clusters namely food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, finance, tourism, e-Commerce and logistics.

The exhibition has attracted 778 exhibitors from 32 countries, and witnessed first-time participation from Cambodia, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. Throughout the 4-day exhibition, MIHAS 2018 received over 21,000 visitors comprising local and international companies, associations, foreign delegation and others.

The INSP, held on 3 April 2018, attracted more than 182 prospective foreign buyers from 39 countries. During the event, a total of 2,094 business meetings were arranged between the international buyers and 428 Malaysian exporters. Among the top countries with the highest export sales for Malaysian companies at the INSP were China (RM310.46 million or 51.5% share of total sales), India (RM75.61 million or 12.6% share), Poland (RM71.34 million or 11.8% share), Thailand (RM21.70 million or 3.6% share) and the United States (RM20.13 million or 3.3% share).

According to YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of International Trade and Industry, MIHAS is not just an event, but a platform for the Halal industry, which has now been gaining strong momentum from the past decade. “The organisation of MIHAS is important in driving not only Malaysia’s, but the world’s Halal industry to greater heights. With Malaysia’s conducive Islamic economic landscape, MIHAS has become a marketplace for local and foreign businesses to thrive in the Halal trade and to contribute significantly to the global Halal economy,” he said.

MIHAS Awards were also featured this year to provide recognition to companies who innovate and inject creativity into their product development. A total of 12 awards were given out during MIHAS Awards 2018, as a form of appreciation for the efforts made by MIHAS’ participants in showcasing their Halal products and services. Among the winners were PS Food & Beverage Sdn Bhd (Gold Award for Most Innovative F&B Product), Phytes Biotek Sdn Bhd (Gold Award for Most Innovative Non-Food & Services), Umrahloka Sdn Bhd (Gold Award for Best Malaysian Booth Design & Presentation) and Takex Co. Ltd (Gold Award for Best International Booth Design & Presentation). Palestine pavilion won the best country pavilion award.

MIHAS 2018 also introduced few series of programmes including seminars and conferences that were held concurrently with the exhibition. Among the programmes were organised in partnership with organisations such as Bioeconomy Corporation, Thomson Reuters, Association of Islamic Banks Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM), Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Majlis Amarah Rakyat (MARA), iHALALMAS and CrescentRating. Some of the key programmes include MATRADE Trade Talk, MyPitch@MIHAS, Symposium on Halal Gelatin Ecosystem, Halal Trade Finance Conference, IMHalal Conference and Halal in Travel Conference.

According to Ir. Dr. Mohd Shahreen Zainooreen Madros, Chief Executive Officer of MATRADE, these programmes are part of MATRADE’s efforts to establish an element of thought leadership for Malaysian companies in regards to all matters related to the global halal economy. “We take a holistic view in regards to MIHAS 2018. It is a platform for not only generating sales but also educating and providing market insights to our companies, especially SMEs,” he added.

This year, five (5) MATRADE’s Trade Commissioners were invited to participate in MATRADE Trade Talk in conjunction with MIHAS 2018, as panellists to share market insights and opportunities in Halal sector of their respective areas of coverage. Trade Commissioners involved were from Dubai, the UAE; Tokyo, Japan; Jakarta, Indonesia; Shanghai, China and Almaty, Kazakhstan.

During the 4-day event, a total of 33 Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), 120 presentations, 37 product launching events and 6 press conference were organised. Among the MOUs signed during MIHAS were TV Alhijrah with TV Asyl Arna (Kazakhstan) & Korean Halal Institute, Universiti Malaysia Pahang with Amin Bio Group (China) and KPJ Healthcare with Kulin South East Asia.

MIHAS began in 2004 and continues to grow as the world’s largest halal trade event. It was held under the patronage of Ministry of International Trade and Industry in association with Halal Development Corporation (HDC) and Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). MIHAS is a component of World Halal Week 2018 which was held from March 26 to April 2018. The 16th edition of MIHAS will return next year from 3 to 6 April 2019 at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

For more details on MIHAS, visit www.mihas.com.my.

JIMTOF2018 – One of the world’s foremost machine tool tradeshows

As a global leader in machine tool design and construction, Japan plays a key role in developing and promoting new metalworking technology.

The Japan Machine Tool Builders’ Association and Tokyo Big Sight Inc. will host JIMTOF2018, the 29th Japan International Machine Tool Fair at the Tokyo Big Sight international exhibition venue over six days from 1 November 2018 to 6 November 2018.

JIMTOF is one of the world’s largest international technology shows that brings together the most cutting-edge technologies and products. And this is also a comprehensive trade fair of manufacturing representing machine tools and every kind of accessory.

The theme for JIMTOF2018 will be Connect

As is customary the organisers of JIMTOF link the exhibition to an appropriate theme in the engineering field. The theme for JIMTOF2018 will be Connect. Currently, the public and private sectors are proactively deploying various measures to realise “Connected Industries” in which new value is created through different kinds of connections. With this in mind, JIMTOF2018 will be held under the theme of “Connect” and will be providing various initiatives.

With this in mind the organisers are focusing on six main features for JIMTOF2018. They include:

• Connecting cutting-edge technology with the visitors – Enhance the appeal as an international technology trade show

• Connecting the visitors with the exhibitors – Strengthen support for business meetings

• Connecting the technology experience with the visitors – Attractive joint programmes and special exhibits

• Connecting Japan with the world – Strengthen efforts to attract overseas exhibitors and visitors

• Connecting students with the future – Develop projects to secure and foster talent

• Connecting people with a comfortable space – Provide high-quality services to visitors

As a global leader in machine tool design and construction, Japan plays a key role in developing and promoting new metalworking technology. The Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) packs a lot of product introductions and educational events into a compact, intense event at Tokyo’s eye-catching Big Sight exhibition center.

A specialised machine tools exhibition, JIMTOF has been held biennially since 1962 making JIMTOF 2018 the 29th edition of the exhibition. Products on display include machine tools (metal cutting and metal-forming), machine tool accessories, high speed steel tools, cemented carbide tools, diamond and CBN tools, grinding wheels and abrasives, gears and gear devices, oil and water hydraulic and pneumatic machinery, precision measuring machines and instruments, optical measuring instruments, testing machinery as well as CNC controls and related CAD/CAM software.

JIMTOF is known as the exhibition at which the latest information of various fields of manufacturing becomes readily available. By likening JIMTOF to a tree that keeps growing over many months and years, the key visual depicts the fair as an ever expanding platform that continues to showcase and present to the world the most cutting-edge technology.

For further details visit www.jimtof.org/en