TAIPEI, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Business representatives at an exhibition in Taiwan said deeper cross-Strait supply chain cooperation could combine complementary strengths and create new opportunities in smart manufacturing.
At Automation Taipei, exhibitors said closer links could help businesses on both sides of the Taiwan Strait share resources, expand markets and strengthen industrial chains. The four-day exhibition, which concluded on Saturday, brought together more than 800 companies showcasing industrial robots, artificial intelligence (AI) and key components.
HIWIN Technologies Chairman Eddie W. H. Chuo said strong demand from the semiconductor and AI industries on both sides of the Strait, together with a growing demand from the mainland's new-energy sector, had boosted orders for the Taiwan-based machinery manufacturer.
Robotic arms from the mainland company DOBOT were also demonstrated at the exhibition, and its Taiwan agent said years of cooperation had helped bring the products into the island's food, clothing, manufacturing, warehousing and logistics industries.
"Many buyers have made inquiries, and they recognize that mainland products are practical and reliable," said a representative surnamed Wang.
Taiwan bearing manufacturer YOUNG SING Ball Bearing Co., Ltd. has also been integrated into cross-Strait supply chains. Company representative Gavin Chang said mainland orders account for about half of its total, while its production bases in Shanghai, Ningbo and Kunshan undertake most of its manufacturing.
"The mainland market is very important to us," Chang said. He added that continued upgrades in smart manufacturing on the mainland could increase demand for Taiwan-made components. ■
