TMTS Roadshow Aerospace Application Day Concludes Successfully in Chiayi

Co-organized by the Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders’ Association (TMBA) and the German Trade Office Taipei (AHK Taiwan), and supported by the Precision Machinery Research & Development Center (PMC), the “TMTS Roadshow – Aerospace Application Day” was successfully held on November 27 at the Asia UAV AI R&D Center in Chiayi. The event attracted more than 90 industry participants and featured 14 exhibitors, including five machine tool companies, three German firms, and six UAV manufacturers, showcasing Taiwan’s growing cross-sector integration strength. As the second event in the TMTS Roadshow series—following the Taichung session on November 7 and preceding the final event in Taoyuan on March 13—the Roadshow continues to build momentum toward TMTS 2026.

Several industry leaders were invited to discuss future trends in advanced manufacturing.
Dr. Lo Cheng-Fang, Chairman of the Asia UAV Industry Alliance and Founder of GEOSAT Aerospace & Technology, noted that the global drone market is expected to shift in 2027, with commercial and civil segments overtaking military applications. By 2030, the total market could reach USD 90–100 billion. He emphasized that geopolitical tensions are accelerating demand for “low-cost, high-volume, and expendable” unmanned systems, and Taiwan—known for its precision machinery and flexible manufacturing—has the potential to become a trusted supply chain partner for democratic nations.

TRUMPF Taiwan highlighted the extensive applications of laser technology in aerospace and unmanned systems, including machining of high-strength alloys, 3D additive manufacturing, and structural repair. Laser processes offer high precision and reduced heat-affected zones, enabling shorter cycle times and improved component reliability. The integration of machine tools with laser technology, they noted, will be a key enabler for Taiwan’s machinery industry to further penetrate high-end aerospace manufacturing.

APEC showcased Taiwan’s capabilities in aerospace machining. With years of specialization in complex structural components—such as wing spars and engine parts—APEC has established expertise in high-rigidity large-part machining, fixture design, and turnkey solutions. The company has successfully assisted international clients in mass-producing 20-meter-class wing spars, demonstrating that Taiwan’s supply chain can meet the stringent requirements of global aerospace OEMs.

The event also welcomed distinguished guests from the Chiayi County Government, the German Trade Office Taipei, Asia Pacific Airlines, AIDC, Coretronic, PMC, and other organizations, collectively advancing cross-industry collaboration.

TMTS 2026 will take place from March 25 to 28 at the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center (TICEC). With its theme “Empowering Transformation, Enabling Sustainability through AI,” the exhibition will bring together machine tools, aerospace technology, UAV applications, and smart manufacturing solutions, marking a new milestone for Taiwan’s machinery industry.