TMTS2024 Guide to Exhibit

1 Objectives

To promote Taiwan's machine tool industry, showcase technology and capabilities, and facilitate international cooperation through the participation of companies and professional buyers from various countries in the exhibition to expand international market influence and opportunities. The Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS) provides a platform for industry exchange, allowing exhibitors, visitors, and professionals to communicate and cooperate at the show, thereby promoting the development of the entire industry.

2 Organizer

Taiwan Machine Tool and Accessory Builders’ Association (TMBA)

3 Dates and Time

Show Date: March 27^th (Wed.) to March 31^st (Sun.), 2024【5 days】
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00, March 27^th -30^th , 10:00-17:00, March 31^st 

4 Venue

Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 (TaiNEX 1)
(No.1, Jingmao 2nd Rd., Nangang District, Taipei City)

Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2 (TaiNEX 2)
(No.2, Jingmao 2nd Rd., Nangang District, Taipei City)

5 Theme

The theme of TMTS 2024, "DX & GX for a Sustainable Future", is based on the two main axes of DX (Digital Transformation) and GX (Green Transformation), and includes the following 10 elements:

(1) DX, Digital Transformation

1. Smart Manufacturing
   Automate and digitize production processes through intelligent technology to improve production efficiency and quality.
2. Data Analytics and Cloud Computing
   Apply big data, AI and other technologies to analyze data on production processes and product quality, optimize production processes, or achieve production data management and application through cloud computing technology.
3. AIoT
   Integrate AI and IoT technologies to transform the factors of production, such as man, machine, material, method, and environments, into data resources.
4. Digital Twin / Human-Machine Collaboration
   Simulate and optimize production processes through digital twin technology. Apply robotics or AI to achieve human-machine collaboration.
5. Blockchain Technology
   Apply blockchain technology to achieve product traceability and quality control, and improve the reliability and trust of products.

(2) Green Transformation (GX)

6. Smart Energy Conservation
   Improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption through intelligent technologies, such as energy management systems and automated monitoring systems. Reduce carbon emissions by using more environmentally friendly energy sources to improve the energy efficiency of production lines.
7. Environmental Certification
   Establish environmental protection management systems through environmental management certification to carry out green transformation.
8. Resource Recycling and Reuse
   Reduce resource waste by recycling, e.g., re-use of waste materials, reduction of product packaging, etc.
9. Green Supply Chain
   Promote the manufacturing of green products by cooperating with green suppliers, further actuating the green transformation of the entire supply chain.
10. Sustainable Product Design
    Mitigate environmental impact through sustainable product design, e.g., use of more eco-friendly materials, design of detachable products, etc.

6 Exhibit Profile

(1) Metal cutting machines
machining center, turning machining center, 5-axial machining center, 5-face machining center, multi-task machining center, CNC tapping center, bridge type machining center, EDM, lathe, milling machine, grinding machine, drilling machine, sawing machine, gear cutting machine, boring machine, planing machine, laser and water jet cutting machine, ultrasonic machine, etc.
(2) Metal forming machines
pressing machine, shearing machine, bending machine, tube and wire processing machine, forging machine, etc.
(3) Machine tool accessories, components and parts, hydraulic and pneumatic components, electrical control and drive system.
(4) Cutting tools, tool holding and work holding devices, tools, measuring systems and quality assurance.
(5) Smart manufacturing system
FMC, FMS, CIM, additive manufacturing, industrial robots, CNC controller and related software (CAD/ CAM etc.)
(6) Other associated machinery and equipment, raw materials, technologies and publications.

7 Participation Notes

(1) Domestic Exhibitors: Exhibitor must be a registered company in Taiwan, and import/export the products shown as above.
(2) Overseas Exhibitors:
Every international company, except from government restricted import area, is welcome to participate either by direct application or through Taiwan agent or distributor.
(3) Additional Considerations:

1. Exhibitor must not change the company name of registration. If any violations occurred, the organizer has the right to terminate its exhibit and refuse its application for next exhibition.
2. Products from the area Taiwan government restricted, and products prohibited by Taiwan government and the organizer, are not permitted to exhibit.
3. False origin marking, trademark counterfeiting and patent infringement are not allowed at the showground.
4. The organizer has the right to refuse any company or product inconsistent with the theme of the show.

8 Booth Rental Fees

(1) Booth Rental Fee (including joint promotion fee)

(2) If there is a pillar in the booth, the booth rental fee will be discounted by US$300 per pillar.

(3) Description:

1. Early Bird Application is available until July 31, 2023. Online application through the official website of TMTS 2024 is the only method.
2. Booth Unit Size = 9m² (3mX3m).
3. The deposit payment, US$500/per booth, must be paid in one month after the application date in order to obtain early bird discount.
4. Space-only application must be at least 18 m² (2 units) or more.
5. Standard booth with basic facilities application must not exceed 72 m² (8 units).
6. Above rates include general electricity providing for per booth (110 V/500W). Extra electricity or power electricity for more than 220V can be ordered additionally.

(4) Standard booth with basic facilities

(5) TaiNEX Exhibits Weight Limit

1. Exhibitors should get approval from TMTS secretariat to move in/out exhibit products over 15 tons or those requiring the use of cranes or lifters.
2. The information of exhibit products must be declared with exact figures. If the information is found incorrect, the organizer has the right to refuse the exhibits, and the exhibitors will be held responsible for any loss or damage.
3. Considering the safety of the showground, the exhibitor must provide the layout plan of exhibit products to the organizer prior to the show.
4. Hall 1 Cargo Lift: 3.0m (height) x 3.0m (width) x 7.8m (depth), weight load limited to 6,000kg and below.
5. Hall 2 Cargo Lift: 2.4m (height) x 3.0m (width) x 7.8m (depth), weight load limited to 6,000kg and below.

9 How to Apply

(1) Period: June 15, 2023 to October 31, 2023.
(2) Method: Online application only.
(3) Website: www.tmts.tw
(4) Online Application Procedure:

1. Create an account or sign in.
2. When you start application, you will be deemed to have read and accepted the agreement.
3. Fill out exhibitor’s company and contact information
4. Select exhibits category.
5. Select booth type and fill out booth quantity.
6. Check and confirm the form, then submit the form.
7. Print out “ Application Form” and “Deposit Payment Notice”.
8. Make the deposit payment by the due date to complete the application procedure.

10 Payment

(1) The down payment is required with the space application. Deposit of US$500 per booth must be paid by the due date to reserve the space.
(2) The balance of the space rental fee is due after space allocation. A debit note for this balance will be sent to the applicant.
(3) All payments should be made in US dollars on A/C, and please send us a copy of the bank transcript by fax (+886-4-2350-1596) or email to elly@tmba.org.tw.
(4) Bank Information:
Account Name: Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders’ Association
Account Number: 092007055411
Bank Name: BANK OF TAIWAN (Branch: TAICHUNG IND. PARK)
Swift Code: BKTWTWTP092
Remark: “TMTS 2024”
★ All banking charges, if any, are to be borne by the applicant.
(5) The deposit and balance payment paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, including visa difficulties.

11 Subsidy rule for overseas exhibitors

TMTS offers overseas exhibitors free accommodation for 8 nights.
· The number of room offered is according to the size of exhibit space.
· Only for overseas exhibitors applying directly, not through Taiwan agent/branch.

(Room Type: Twin room)

12 Organizer Contact

Ami Lee/ Vivian Liu/ Mandy Wu
Email: tmts2024@tmba.org.tw
3F., No. 27, 37th Road, Taichung Industrial Park, Taichung 407274, Taiwan.
Tel: +886-4-2350-7583
Website: www.tmts.tw

Attachment: Terms and Regulations for Participation

1. Exhibitors who have completed the application process are deemed to have fully read and understood the exhibition information and these rules and regulations and agree to comply with them unconditionally, and authorize the organizer to use the information provided by them to print the Official Directory.
2. The exhibitor agrees that the organizer reserves the right to determine, interpret and enforce whether the actions of the exhibitors during the exhibition comply with or violate these Regulations.
3. The organizer has the right to refuse the participation of outside competitor shows or related exhibition organizers (including subsidiaries or agents or related enterprises). If there is any application under false pretenses, the exhibitor will be suspended immediately and the fees charged will not be refunded. The circumstances specified in this Article shall be recognized, interpreted and enforced by the organizer and shall not be subject to dispute.
4. The organizer has the right to plan the floor area and the approved number of booths for exhibitors based on the types of products to be exhibited, the actual registration situation and the demand for booths; at the same time, it reserves the right to decide whether to accept applications for participation, adjust the exhibit area and the approved number of booths based on the nature of the products to be exhibited and the records of the exhibitors' previous participation in the professional exhibitions in Taiwan or the domestic and international promotional activities organized by the organizer.
5. Space-only rental does not include carpets and system partitions and exhibitors are required to set up their own basic decorations, including carpets, system partitions and company fascias.
6. The organizer shall publish exhibition information and these Regulations on the exhibition website "https://www.tmts.tw" for the exhibitors to read and refer to. The exhibitor may not claim ignorance of the show's rules and regulations, instructions or any other reason for not being bound by these Regulations and terms and conditions.
7. Exhibitors are not permitted to bring exhibited products into or out of the exhibit hall during the exhibition period, except for portable handy items. Exhibitors who need to replenish their exhibits may do so from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily.
8. Before entering the exhibition hall to decorate the booth, exhibitors should fill out and submit the decoration declaration letter, application for utility needs and other related documents within the deadline specified by the organizer. Otherwise, if it affects the decoration operations and the rights of the exhibitors, the exhibitor shall be fully responsible.
9. If exhibitors are unwilling to allow visitors to take photos or video recordings of their products, exhibitors should put up "Do Not Take Photos" or "Do Not Record" signs in English and Chinese on their own. However, exhibitors should cooperate with journalists and authorized photographers holding press badges (PRESS) issued by the organizer to facilitate relevant promotion work.
10. Exhibitors should obtain identification cards from the organizer at the designated place when the exhibited products enter the exhibition site and must wear them during the exhibition (one card per person).
11. During the exhibition period, unless otherwise specified, no one under 12 years of age is allowed to enter the exhibition hall in order to maintain safety and order.
12. During the exhibition period, the management staff of the organizer is responsible for controlling the entrance and exit of the exhibition venue and maintaining public order. However, the exhibitors should dispatch their own staff to take care of their products, decoration materials and engineering facilities and should insure their valuable exhibits and may hire security guards to enhance security. The organizer shall not be liable for any loss of property during the above-mentioned period.
13. From the time the exhibited products and decorations are delivered to the exhibition venue to the time they are removed from the exhibition venue at the end of the exhibition period, the exhibitors should take out their own insurance against fire, theft, water damage and public accident (including additional insurance against natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquake, flood, heavy rain and other natural disasters). The organizer shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any exhibited products and decorations at the exhibition venue during the above period.
14. If any of the following circumstances are deemed true by the organizer and the Organizer's request for improvement is unsuccessful, the organizer may disqualify the exhibitor, suspend the exhibit or stop the supply of water or electricity and the fees received will not be refunded. The exhibitor shall not be allowed to participate in the exhibition organized by the organizer for at least 2 years and all of the exhibitors past records of participation in the exhibition shall be nullified. If the organizer is involved in a lawsuit or suffers damages as a result, the exhibitor shall be liable for compensation (including but not limited to attorney's fees, judges' fees, etc.) and shall not dispute such claims:
    (1) Exhibiting with false documents or information, or using someone else's name.
    (2) If the product catalog provided during the application does not match the application information or the entity.
    (3) Exhibit fees are not paid in full 10 days prior to the start of the exhibition.
    (4) Refusal or termination of authorization for the organizer to use the information provided by the organizer to print the exhibitors' catalogs.
    (5) Bringing explosive, flammable or other dangerous goods or prohibited items into the exhibition venue.
    (6) The booths rented by the exhibitor are nearly empty or no employee or user is present during the exhibition period.
    (7) The exhibited products are sold, displayed or advertised in such a way as to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.
    (8) The exhibited products or display methods violate the Civil Code, the Consumer Protection Act, the Fair Trade Act, the Commodity Labeling Act, the Commodity Inspection Act, the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation and other related laws and regulations.
    (9) If the exhibited products or display methods may be harmful to public order or good morals.
    (10) A third party submits a settlement, civil judgment or criminal judgment (whether or not the judgment is established or not) to the organizer to prove that the exhibited products infringe on their rights.
    (11) The signage and decoration of the booth do not match the information of the company listed on the application form in English and Chinese.
    (12) The exhibitor sublets or transfers the booth or participates in the exhibition under a name other than that of the registered company (including the name of the sponsoring company, affiliated company (sub-parent company), third-party branch or subsidiary of the original registered company, etc.).
    (13) The exhibited products are manufactured, produced or sold in areas or regions where importation is restricted by the Taiwanese government, or are prohibited by the laws of Taiwan.
    (14) The exhibited products do not conform to the theme of the exhibition.
    (15) Retail sales in the exhibition area.
    (16) Direct use of vacant booths for exhibition.
    (17) Setting up stage sound equipment, hanging balloons or erecting buildings or decorations over 4 meters without obtaining prior approval from the organizer.
    (18) Creating noise of 85 decibels or more during the exhibition.
    (19) Smoke, exhaust, dust, odor, irritating gas and volatile organic chemical solvent pollutants are generated by demonstrations and operation of exhibited products, and are not properly treated by the exhibitor's own pollution treatment equipment or immediately, which affects nearby booths and on-site exhibits.
    (20) Music, images, pictures or related materials played in public during the exhibition may infringe on intellectual property rights.
    (21) Displaying exhibited products or posting or distributing any promotional materials or information in areas other than booths, such as public facilities, aisles or on walls.
    (22) Engage in promotional activities or place company or personal items in public areas.
    (23) Disrupting the order or image of the exhibition by causing a disturbance or protest at the booth or inside or outside the exhibition venue due to personal disputes.
    (24) Injury, death or property damage to staff, management of the organizer or third parties due to improper installation, operation, maintenance or negligence during the exhibition period (including entry and exit) of the facilities, articles and exhibited products.
    (25) Packing up of exhibits, evacuation of exhibits from the venue or similar acts prior to the approved timeframe.
    (26) Fire caused by improper design, construction or use of electrical appliances at the booth.
    (27) Leaving exhibits or personal belongings behind after the show.
15. If an exhibitor needs to set up stage audio equipment or balloons, or set up a building or decoration over 4 meters, the applicant must submit an application to the organizer in advance and obtain approval before setting up (please refer to the relevant regulations in the exhibitor's manual). If the application is not approved, it must be dismantled or applied for make-up application immediately upon detection by the management of the organizer and the organizer is not responsible for compensation.
    (1) For the make-up application, a penalty fine of NT$10,000 to NT$30,000 shall apply.
    (2) Those who pay outside of the application deadline will be required to pay an additional fee of NT$10,000.
    (3) Applicants who apply during the exhibition period are required to pay an additional fee of NT$30,000.
16. After the exhibition, all products exhibited and personal belongings should be removed from the exhibition hall and emptied at the time of exit. The organizer will not be responsible for the storage of the exhibits. If any exhibits or personal items are found after the exhibition, they will be treated as waste and removed by the cleaning company at the responsible exhibitor's expense.
17. The organizer reserves the right to change the date, location and cancel the exhibition. If the date, location or exhibition is changed due to natural disasters, infectious diseases (e.g. COVID-19) or other force majeure factors, the organizer will deduct the costs and necessary expenses (including but not limited to the amount paid by the organizer to the venue and cannot be recovered). The organizer will refund the remaining balance of the exhibition fees (including but not limited to the amount paid by the organizer to suppliers and which cannot be recovered) to the exhibitor without interest, but will not be liable for other damages.
18. The organizer will take all necessary measures to prevent epidemics in order to hold the exhibition successfully. The exhibitor understands and agrees that the exhibitor should make every effort to cooperate with the organizer in the prevention of epidemics, and the exhibitor should bear the risk of epidemics or quarantine expenses. Therefore, if a dispute arises, the exhibitor shall not make any claims against the organizer, including civil, criminal or administrative claims.
19. If an exhibitor wishes to withdraw from the exhibition for reasons other than those attributable to the organizer, the deposit paid for the exhibition will not be refunded. If the exhibitor withdraws from the exhibition after the booth has been allocated, the exhibit and rental fee paid will not be refunded.
20. The organizer may revise these regulations from time to time for any matters that are not already covered.