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Van Raam, a manufacturer of special needs bicycles based in Varsseveld, the Netherlands, supports disabled people to be independent in their mobility. Their products are build-to-order according to the individual requirements of the future owner. This means lots of tailor-made parts in terms of shapes and dimensions - which is a great challenge for quality assurance. GOM's ATOS ScanBox 6130 with the high-speed 3D scanning system ATOS 5 helps Van Raam's engineers work more efficiently, yet maintaining the high standards in safety and quality.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The transformation of the Taiwanese industry from producing traditional bicycles and the appropriate components to e-bikes has created an all new dynamic. One of the showrooms for Taiwan's innovative strength is the annual design and innovation awards which is organised by the country's industry organisation Taiwan Bicycle Association (TBA) together with the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). TBA Secretary General Gina Chang on the position of TBA now and after Covid-19.

With six product lines, Gates Carbon Drive offers a belt drive system for every style of bike and every type of customer, from urban cruising to extreme adventure, e-bikes to electric powersports. Take a peek at the hottest new belt drive bicycles, e-bikes, and e-motos in this virtual trade show booth from Gates.

Six Taiwan Excellence Award winners from the bicycle industry will showcase their most innovative products on March 25 on Taiwan Excellence Youtube Channel. The event will be jointly held by Taitra, the foremost non-profit, semi-governmental trade promotion organization in Taiwan, and the Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan.

Where cars have been status symbols ever since they were invented, bicycles were mostly seen as a practical and economical way to get around. Together with the expansion of the electric bike market this is starting to change. Cyclists add more value to the aesthetics of a bicycles' design and see their vehicle as a way to express their identity.

One of the main concerns when having a bike is bike theft. This is a main problem in the world and something worth fighting, which is what PentaLock has done. "Having a collaboration with a former bike thief, the company discovered what to do to prevent bike thefts. This has later developed into a bike lock, which every bike thief would fear," says Emil Norup, CEO and co-founder.  

The bike industry is achieving one record after another; there seems to be no end to the success. With a recently renewed, sharpened strategy, Contec, the exclusive parts and accessories brand of Hermann Hartje KG, is trying to make the increased popularity of bicycles for distributors and dealers extra successful.