Taiwan Excellence Demonstrated Technologies Powering Next Generation Manufacturing at Automate 2026
Taiwan Excellence Demonstrated Technologies Powering Next Generation Manufacturing at Automate 2026
23 Taiwanese companies showcased edge AI, robotics and industrial technologies that attracted strong interest from manufacturers, integrators and automation leaders
Presenters and special guests at Taiwan Excellence Showcase at AUTOMATE 2026. Back row (from left to right): Effie Huang, Director of Taiwan Trade Center Chicago; Mingya Lin, Director of the Economic Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Chicago; Clarissa Schwendeman, Director of Marketing at Association for Advancing Automation (A3); Dennis Yen-Feng Lei, General Director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Chicago; Molly Hope, Global Advanced Manufacturing Team Leader at the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC); Jason Chang, Commercial Specialist at American Institute in Taiwan(AIT) Front row (from left to right): Ben Furnish, TOYO; Elisa Stark, SYNTEC; Cassie Wang, TECHMAN ROBOT; Ethan Wang, DFI, Vincent Ji, Axiomtek; Irene Yang, Sintornes
CHICAGO & TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion concluded a successful week at Automate 2026, where 23 Taiwanese Excellence award-winning companies showcased technologies supporting the next generation of smart manufacturing, industrial automation, robotics and AI-enabled production systems.
"The strength of Taiwan’s innovation ecosystem plays an important role in advancing global business and technology.”
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Organized by Taiwan's International Trade Administration (TITA) and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the pavilion generated significant interest from attendees. During the four-day event, the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion featured innovations spanning industrial computing, edge AI, robotics, machine control, motion systems, industrial networking and smart manufacturing infrastructure, highlighting Taiwan's growing role as a trusted technology and infrastructure partner supporting modern U.S. manufacturing.
“The level of engagement we saw from manufacturers, system integrators and automation leaders throughout the event reflects the growing demand for technologies that improve agility, simplify integration and accelerate innovation," said a TAITRA spokesperson. "Taiwan Excellence companies are uniquely positioned to meet that demand through a highly integrated ecosystem that helps manufacturers deploy smarter, more connected and more adaptable operations.”
Throughout the event, attendees participated in a series of educational presentations and technology showcases highlighting Taiwanese innovation.
Event highlights included:
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Taiwan Excellence Showcase – Six featured companies – TECHMAN ROBOT, Syntec, TOYO, Axiomtek, SINTRONES and DFI – presented technologies addressing key trends discussed throughout Automate 2026, including robotics, AI-enabled automation, industrial computing and smart manufacturing.
- Daily Events & Product Tours — Throughout the show, Taiwan Excellence hosted guided tours highlighting the technologies driving the next generation of smart manufacturing, including robotics, edge AI, industrial connectivity, precision motion control, factory modernization and automation infrastructure.
The tours allowed attendees to hear directly from 23 exhibitors, including AAEON, Aetina, Aplex, Arbor, Axiomtek, DFI, FATEK, IBASE, Kanfon, Mindman, Novakon, PLANET, Sintrones, Syntec, Taiwan Chelic, TBI Motion, Techman Robot, TOYO, Transcend, Unitech and Wincomm, explore real-world applications, and gain a deeper understanding of how Taiwan's award-winning technologies support modern manufacturing.
During the opening remarks at the Showcase, Clarissa Schwendeman, director of marketing for the Association for Advancing Automation, said, "The strength of Taiwan’s innovation ecosystem plays an important role in advancing global business and technology. Automation is evolving quickly, and that progress does not happen in isolation. It is driven by collaboration between manufacturers, technology providers, integrators, engineers and global partners who bring different strengths and perspectives to the table. That is why we are so glad to have Taiwan Excellence here at Automate.”
Many of the trends highlighted at Automate 2026 – from AI-enabled automation to smart factory integration – are increasing the need for technologies that improve flexibility, interoperability and operational efficiency. Taiwan's highly integrated ecosystem of technology providers, manufacturers and engineering specialists is uniquely positioned to help manufacturers address these challenges while accelerating innovation.
To learn more about Taiwan Excellence and the companies featured at Automate 2026, visit https://events.taiwanexcellence.org/en/2026AUTOMATE/.
About Taiwan Excellence
The Taiwan Excellence Awards were established in 1993 by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) to recognize and celebrate the exceptional achievements of Taiwan's most innovative products. Each year, eligible products go through a rigorous selection process that assesses their products based on four important factors: research and development, design, quality and marketing with the key criterion of being made in Taiwan.
The Taiwan Excellence mark has gained global recognition as a prestigious symbol of quality and design, effectively showcasing Taiwan's impressive product innovation. For more information, please visit https://www.taiwanexcellence.org/en.
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