TMTS

What TMTS does

TMTS is the Taiwan International Machine Tool Show, a biennial trade exhibition organized by the Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA) and held at the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center (TICEC). The 9th edition (TMTS 2026, March 25-28, 2026) under the theme "AI-Powered Sustainable Manufacturing" featured 407+ exhibitors, 1,800+ booths, and 72,000+ visitors across 28,483 square meters of exhibition space. TMTS serves two primary sides: machine tool manufacturers and component/automation suppliers seeking international market access (exhibitors), and trade buyers from aerospace, semiconductor, UAV, and data center sectors sourcing equipment and partners (visitors). The exhibition is differentiated by its "Front-Showroom, Back-Factory" model that links TICEC floor space with Taichung's dense manufacturing base for live factory demonstrations.

TMTS operates a digital exhibition platform centered on the TMTS Mobile App (iOS/Android), which provides digital badge registration, smart booth and product search, interactive floor map navigation, digital business card exchange via QR code, buyer matchmaking, and an AI-powered chatbot for instant Q&A. The platform is complemented by digital marketing assets including the TMTS on Air Facebook Live broadcasts, the "Craftsmen After Dark" podcast, and a multilingual website (English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese). Revenue is generated primarily through one-time booth rental (US$2,500 per standard 9m² booth, US$2,300 per space-only unit) paid by exhibitors, supplemented by sponsored advertising programs spanning e-newsletter, show preview, influencer marketing, official website/app ads, floor map ads, and indoor/outdoor venue placements. The organizer coordinates with 13+ co-organizing Taiwanese industry associations and a network of 34+ international media partners to recruit exhibitors and buyers, and promotes the show at EMO Germany and other global venues.

Name

TMTS

Legal name

Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association

Website

https://tmts.tw

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Short description

TMTS is a biennial international trade exhibition for machine tools, smart manufacturing, and automation, organized by TMBA in Taichung, Taiwan. It serves 407+ exhibitors and 72K+ visitors through a physical show and a digital app with AI chatbot and buyer matchmaking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Taichung

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Booth Rental: Revenue generated from renting exhibition space to domestic and international exhibitors. Standard booths are priced at US$2,500 per unit (max 8 units) and space-only at US$2,300 per unit (min 2 units). A deposit of US$500 per booth is required with space application.
2. Sponsored Advertising: Sponsorship and advertising programs exclusive to exhibitors, including digital marketing (e-newsletter, show preview, international influencer marketing), official website/APP advertising, exhibition floor map advertising, and outdoor/indoor venue advertising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TMTS is a biennial international trade exhibition for the machine tool industry, organized by the Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA) and held at the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center (TICEC) in Taiwan. The exhibition showcases machine tools, smart manufacturing technologies, automation systems, and precision components, connecting exhibitors (manufacturers and suppliers) with international buyers. Supporting digital offerings include the TMTS mobile app for digital badges, exhibitor search, interactive floor maps, buyer matchmaking, and AI chatbot assistance, along with sponsored advertising programs and an AI Empowerment × Energy Efficiency Dual Transformation Evaluation Program.

Product overview

TMTS (Taiwan International Machine Tool Show) is a premier trade exhibition organized by the Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA). The core offering is the biennial TMTS exhibition event featuring machine tools, smart manufacturing, and automation technologies. TMTS is complemented by the TMTS App - a digital platform that provides digital badges, exhibitor search, interactive floor maps, buyer matchmaking, and AI chatbot features. The exhibition also includes the 'Craftsmen After Dark' podcast and various marketing services for exhibitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TMTS 2026 App: Official mobile application for TMTS 2026 featuring digital badges, buyer matchmaking, interactive floor maps, and AI chatbot for visitor guidance.
• TMTS on Air
• Craftsmen After Dark Podcast

Products and services

• TMTS Trade Exhibition (Booth Rental and Visitor Pass)
• TMTS Mobile App

Quantifiable outcome

• TMTS 2026 attracted 407+ exhibitors and 72K+ visitors
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Precision Machinery Development AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Co-organizer of TMTS 2026, contributing to the exhibition's technical content and facilitating participation from Taiwan's precision machinery sector.
• Taiwan Aerospace Industry AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Co-organizer of TMTS 2026, supporting aerospace industry focus areas and facilitating connections between machine tool manufacturers and aerospace buyers.
• Taiwan Automation Intelligence And Robotics AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Co-organizer of TMTS 2026, contributing expertise in automation and robotics to the exhibition's technology focus areas.
• Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Co-organizer for international forums, supporting TMTS promotion to international buyers and facilitating Taiwan's export trade in machine tools.
• Plumbing Association of TaiwanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Support organization for TMTS, contributing to the exhibition's industry ecosystem coverage including plumbing-related manufacturing equipment.
• German Pavilion - 18 German CompaniescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 March 202618 German companies and brands participating in TMTS 2026 German Pavilion, with 10 industry sessions focusing on semiconductors, aerospace, UAVs, and data centers.
• Modern Machine ShopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational media partner providing coverage of TMTS to global manufacturing industry audience.
• Ringier Trade MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for TMTS, providing International Metalworking News coverage for China and Asia markets.
• Mechanical Engineering Magazine (MECHANIK)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational media partner from Poland providing coverage of TMTS to European manufacturing industry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CIMT: China International Machine Tool Show, held biennially in Beijing. As China's largest machine tool exhibition, CIMT directly competes with TMTS for international exhibitors and Asian buyer mindshare.
• TIMTOS: Taiwan International Machine Tool Show held in Taipei, organized by TAITRA. TIMTOS is the other Taiwan-based machine tool exhibition, serving the same Taiwan ecosystem of manufacturers and exporters as TMTS in a complementary fashion.
• SIMTOS: Seoul International Manufacturing Technology Show, organized by the Korea Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association. SIMTOS is Korea's flagship machine tool exhibition and a direct peer in format and Asian trade show ecosystem.
• IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show): North America's largest machine tool trade show, held biennially in Chicago and organized by AMT (Association For Manufacturing Technology). IMTS directly competes with TMTS for international exhibitors and buyers, particularly from the Americas.
• JIMTOF: Japan International Machine Tool Fair, organized by JMTBA (Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association). Held biennially in Tokyo, JIMTOF is the leading machine tool show in Japan and a direct peer in exhibition format, ecosystem focus, and biennial cadence.
• EMO Hannover: The world's premier metalworking trade fair, organized by the German Machine Tool Builders' Association (VDW). EMO is the global benchmark for machine tool exhibitions and competes with TMTS for international exhibitor attention and global buyer attendance.
• BI-MU: Biennial machine tool exhibition held in Milan, organized by UCIMU (Italian machine tool builders' association). BI-MU is a direct peer in format, industry focus, and biennial cadence, serving the Southern European machine tool ecosystem.
• AMB: International exhibition for metal working held biennially in Stuttgart, organized by Messe Stuttgart and VDW. AMB focuses on metal cutting and forming technologies, directly overlapping with TMTS's core exhibitor categories.

Regional players

• MTA Vietnam: Vietnam machine tool and metalworking exhibition, organized by Informa Markets. MTA Vietnam is a regional peer in Southeast Asia focused on machine tools, but operates in a different geography and does not directly compete in TMTS's core Taiwan/APAC markets.

Broad incumbents

• Informa Markets: Global exhibition organizer operating a broad portfolio of B2B trade shows across industries. While Informa does not operate a direct TMTS-scale machine tool show, it is a comparable incumbent in B2B trade show organization and an indirect competitor for international marketing budgets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnYWovCXGPBCq7pszDpsLqQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/TMTS.Taiwan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taiwan-machine-tool-accessory-builders-association

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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