With Industry 4.0 now enabled by smart machines, the market value of smart manufacturing solutions is predicted to double from 2019 to 2027, and Taiwan has been playing a crucial role in this global supply chain. Stephen Su, vice president and general director at ITRI, has an optimistic outlook on this and indicates that because Taiwan is specialized for small yet flexible production lines, its smart machines can fill a niche for companies interested in greater customization.
Read Su’s insights in BBC Future.