The shifting dynamics of the manufacturing supply chain within the ASEAN region were highlighted at a specialized industrial exhibition centered in the Thailand market. Organized by global exhibition promoter RX BITEC, the comprehensive manufacturing technology trade show, Manufacturing Expo 2026 (ME2026), took place from June 17 to 20 at the BITEC Exhibition Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. The four-day event featured seven specialized co-located exhibitions—including InterPlas, InterMold, Automotive Manufacturing, Surface & Coatings, NEPCON, ASSEMBLY & AUTOMATION, and FACTECH—presenting technical benchmarks for the Asian industrial sector. In the Korea Pavilion hosted by the Changwon Industry Promotion Agency (CWIP), TAEBONG KIYON exhibited its factory automation (FA) infrastructure and robotic transfer systems designed to mitigate operational risks during high-load, high-speed material handling.
Volumetric and Structural Kinematics of High-Speed Stamping Transfers
Since its establishment in 1987, TAEBONG KIYON has developed press control infrastructures that mitigate processing bottlenecks and workplace hazards common to automotive and metal fabrication facilities. At the exhibition booth, Kim Dae-chan, Representative at TAEBONG KIYON, addressed the technical requirement for mechanical synchronization between raw material feeding and product extraction to maintain structural continuity in stamping lines.
The company’s system utilizes specialized Coil Lines and Feed Lines that uncoils, flattens, and accurately feeds sheet metal into press dies. Working in tandem with these units, 3D NC transfers and shuttle mechanisms transport intermediate components between multi-stage dies at precise intervals, controlling structural deviations during continuous runs. Independent transfer robots integrated across the line operate in synchronization with the stroke speed of the press machinery, preventing component slippage and securing steady material transport.
Customized Turnkey Architectures Tailored for Shifting Industry Needs
To address the requirements of automotive chassis and component manufacturers adjusting to vehicle electrification and weight-reduction trends, TAEBONG KIYON has expanded its portfolio into specialized automated systems.
These configurations include automated transfer units for hot forming press lines—which shape high-tensile steel sheets under high temperatures—as well as heavy-duty bending machinery for commercial vehicle frames and dedicated handling devices for aluminum stamping. Leveraging over 30 patents developed through its R&D center, the company manages the installation timeline by utilizing a turnkey approach encompassing design, assembly, and field testing. "For complex multi-axis dies or materials sensitive to surface blemishes like aluminum, the acceleration and deceleration precision of the transfer robot serves as a critical factor in managing defect rates," noted Representative Kim.
Aligning ASEAN Supply Chains via Documented Global Certifications
Headquartered near the Mieum Industrial Complex in Gangseo-gu, Busan, and maintaining technical partnerships with manufacturing firms in the Changwon National Industrial Complex, TAEBONG KIYON exports over 60% of its automated systems to 10 countries, including the United States, Mexico, Europe, and India.
To support this international distribution network, the company maintains ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards along with regional technical compliances, including Europe’s CE, North America’s NRTL, and Russia’s TRCU certifications. Throughout the event at the CWIP Korea Pavilion, TAEBONG KIYON demonstrated precision control metrics configured to stabilize operational speeds and safety parameters in regional stamping plants. The presentation offered actionable integration benchmarks for ASEAN manufacturers looking to incorporate automated transfer robotics into existing high-mix lines without requiring immediate capital overhauls.