Hiwin Technologies expects revenue growth in 2026 as demand for Hiwin machine tools rises across Taiwan, Japan, and the US. The company anticipates breaking three years of stagnant sales, driven by expanding orders from the semiconductor and robotics sectors. Hiwin machine tools remain central to the firm’s strategy for boosting exports and global competitiveness.
Hiwin Chair Cho Wen-heng highlighted that the US tariff reduction from 20% to 15% will help Taiwanese machine tool exports compete with Japan and South Korea. Additionally, he noted that rising semiconductor investment in Asia and AI-driven industries worldwide is increasing machine tool demand. Cho expressed optimism for strong sector growth throughout the year.
The company reported January revenue of NT$2.15 billion ($68 million), a 13.1% year-on-year increase. Orders for core products, including ball screws and linear guideways, are fully booked through May. Consequently, Hiwin plans to operate part of its factories during the Lunar New Year holiday to meet the surge in demand from semiconductor clients.
Moreover, the company expects its robotics segment, which contributed 10% of revenue last year, to grow further. Hiwin recently partnered with US startup Dexterity to produce Mech robotic arms for logistics applications. Small-scale shipments will start in the first quarter, accompanied by expanded performance testing.
Hiwin also operates an assembly plant in Chicago for logistics, welding, and single-axis robots. The company projects significant growth in the US robotics market as e-commerce and automation expand. Meanwhile, Hiwin’s performance in Japan improved last year, with expected benefits from TSMC’s facility expansion and equipment upgrades.
In addition, ongoing developments in China’s AI, semiconductor, and electric vehicle sectors are expected to further boost Hiwin machine tools and robotics orders. Cho emphasized that global industrial trends, combined with tariff reductions, will strengthen Taiwan’s export position.
Looking ahead, Hiwin plans to showcase its products at the Taipei International Machine Tool Show in March. The event aims to secure additional orders and reinforce the company’s leadership in high-precision machine tools and robotics. Analysts predict Hiwin machine tools will remain essential to semiconductor manufacturing and industrial automation worldwide.
Hiwin machine tools exemplify Taiwan’s growing influence in global industrial technology. The company’s strategy blends innovation, overseas expansion, and responsiveness to evolving markets, ensuring long-term growth in machine tools and robotics.
