At a pre-IPO briefing held on Monday, Techman Robot, a leading Taiwanese collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturer, laid out its vision for the future as it prepares to debut on the capital markets. The event was marked by a personal appearance from Barry Lam, chairman of Quanta Computer, Techman's parent company, who praised the company's achievements and symbolic significance.
Lam, known for his low public profile, did not hold back his enthusiasm. This is one of the proudest moments of his life, he said. A personal dream has been fulfilled through Techman.
Lam noted that this marks the first IPO within the Quanta Group in over two decades, following Quanta's own listing in 1999 and radiological equipment unit Darfon's in 2002. "It's been a long time coming," Lam said, "which shows just how challenging it is to bring a robotics company to the public markets."
More than a corporate milestone, Lam emphasized the symbolic weight of Techman's IPO. He described it as a shift in Taiwan's industrial value chain — from cost-driven contract manufacturing to value-driven innovation.
Techman represents the move from manufacturing cost to manufacturing value, he said. As Taiwan's first collaborative robot brand and the only company globally to offer integrated cobots, vision systems, and AI solutions under one roof, Techman proves that Taiwan can go beyond contract manufacturing and build its own technology-led value.
Lam suggested that Techman's emergence opens the door to new models of work and cross-industry innovation, positioning Taiwan to play a more assertive role in global smart manufacturing.
While Techman's robots may appear outwardly similar to other cobots, Lam stressed that their true competitive edge lies beneath the surface — in AI-powered software and system integration.
Techman doesn't just make hardware, he said. It creates complete solutions. Every product is powered by years of accumulated AI expertise. The goal is to deliver tailored solutions across industries, based on a deep understanding of each use case.
Lam reflected on how Quanta's own needs for automation initially drove the company into robotics. What began as an in-house necessity has become an industry-wide opportunity, he said. The explosion in market demand — across sectors — combined with our investment in AI and intelligent systems, has created a powerful engine for long-term value.
He also praised Techman's ten-year journey, describing it as a decade-long sharpening of the sword. With a solid technical foundation, he said, Techman is now ready to scale across industries and geographies — and help Taiwan secure its place on the global stage for smart manufacturing.
Article edited by Joseph Chen
