Taiwan Photonics Festival Secures More than $1.5 Billion in Contracts

The Taiwan Photonics Festival 2012, held from June 19-21 at the Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall, showcased significant advancements in the photonics industry. Organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Photonic Industry Technology & Development Association (PIDA), this year’s event featured co-located shows including Opto Taiwan, LED Lighting Taiwan, Solar Taiwan, and OptoComm Taiwan, which collectively secured over US$1.5 billion in deals. The festival attracted more than 2,500 buyers, marking a 41% increase in advanced registrations and a notable participation from around 500 buyers from mainland China. With 253 exhibitors presenting their innovations across 797 booths—an 18% and 17% increase respectively—the LED lighting segment highlighted cutting-edge applications, especially in horticulture, featuring prominent international and local brands such as Nichia, Cree, and Osram. Overall, the festival underscored Taiwan’s growing prominence in the global photonics market.

Taiwan Photonics Festival Secures More than $1.5 Billion in Contracts

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