Taiwan is globally recognized for its semiconductor and manufacturing capabilities, but behind that success is another important part of the story: Taiwan’s deep expertise in design, engineering and product development.

CRE8 founder Kris Verstockt recently joined Case Engelen, founder of Titoma, and TaiwanPlus host Divya Gopalan on CONNECTED to discuss how Taiwan’s unique ecosystem helps global companies transform ideas into manufacturable products.

In the episode, Beyond Manufacturing Chips: How Taiwan Design Powers the World’s Electronics, the conversation explores the close relationship between industrial design, engineering and manufacturing — and why successful product development requires much more than creating an attractive product.

The discussion also looks at why international companies continue to rely on Taiwan’s product development and manufacturing expertise, as well as the challenges Taiwan faces as competition from China and Southeast Asia continues to evolve.

For CRE8, the discussion reflects much of what we have experienced over the past 25 years. Being based in Taiwan has allowed our designers and engineers to work closely with manufacturers, suppliers and technology partners, helping bridge the gap between an initial idea and a product that can successfully be manufactured.

Watch the full interview on TaiwanPlus:
Beyond Manufacturing Chips: How Taiwan Design Powers the World’s Electronics