ROBOT TAIWAN 2008 2008 Taiwan Int’l Robot Exhibition May 1-5, 2008   Featuring: Industrial Robots Service Robots Robot Parts, Accessories, and Peripherals Special Display   Dates & Hours: May 1-4　9：00 a.m. to 6：00 p.m. May 5　　9：00 a.m. to 3：00 p.m.   Welcome Exhibitors! ROBOT TAIWAN 2008, the first professional robotics event in Taiwan organized by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), turns on from May 1-5, 2008 at Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1. This five-day event is expected to draw 80 exhibitors from home and abroad, using a total of 200 booths.                                           Strengthen Your Business, Finding New Customers ROBOT TAIWAN offers an outstanding platform for robotics product companies and solution providers to meet decision makers, technical professionals, investors, scholars and educators, as well as hobbyists and general consumers. A rare moment to grasp vast prospects in sales, branding, marketing, and networking.   Exhibition Profile: 1. Industrial Robots Welding Moving Cleaning Assembly/ Processing/ Testing Rescue Extreme Condition Applications Agriculture, aquaculture, and livestock management Micro-robots   2. Service Robots Medical and Health Care Life Assistance Personal Assistance Entertainment & Education Security   3. Robot Parts, Accessories, and Peripherals Robot control systems & technologies, electronic components, parts & accessories and robotics-linked educational materials.   Taiwan: One of the World’s Top Importer of Robotics   Top 5 Source Countries of Taiwan’s Robotics Imports (2006) Unit: US$ million          Source: Taiwan Customhouse Import and Export Statistics     Top 5 Destination of Taiwan’s Robotics Exports (2006) Unit: US$ million          Source: Taiwan Customhouse Import and Export Statistics   Taiwan Predicts Robot Industry Growth  Taiwan is well-poised to build its own robotics industry as the island has considerable support from seasoned peripheral industries, including information technology, telecommunications, image display, semiconductor, electric machinery, materials, precision machinery and medical equipment. Taiwan manufacturers of industrial robots are known for developing robotic arms, system integrations, and value-added services; while the research into service-type robotics is chiefly led by learning and research institutions.     Taiwan Poised for Strong Growth Strengths Ø    Experience in high-tech manufacturing such as machinery and information technology gives Taiwan substantial advantages in robotics. Ø    Comprehensive industry supply chain guarantees manufacturing flexibility, cost-reduction and product quality. Ø    Understanding of and extensive investment in China offer Taiwan advantages to develop intelligent service robots for Chinese users. Opportunities Ø    With a fast aging population, business opportunities for the elderly care industry are abundant. Taiwan is expected to see increasing use of robots for health care and in related service sectors.    Ø    Development of machinery and LCD-related industries will fuel robotics industry growth.   ROBOT TAIWAN 2008 Opens a New Horizon! Unlimited Prospects ROBOT TAIWAN 2008 expands your manufacturing and marketing alliances, OEM opportunities, and open fresh distribution and resell channels. Comprehensive Product Selection The comprehensive scope of exhibits covers industrial robots, service robots, robot parts and accessories and related technologies, offering an all-in-one global trade platform for robotics exhibitors and buyers. Additional Networking Opportunities Several industry workshops and seminars at ROBOT TAIWAN open fresh insights into robotics-related technologies and markets.   ROBOT TAIWAN 2008 runs concurrently with MT Duo 2008 (Taipei CNC Machine Tool & Manufacturing Technology Show). The potential for negotiating purchase orders, agent prospects, collaborative investment projects and technology exchange is immense at this mega event.  Book your space now and be sure you don’t miss one of the year’s most important trade events!