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Foxconn Technology Group participated in the 2026 Japan-Taiwan Image Exhibition for the first time. From July 15 to 17, at the Smart City Pavilion in the Sumitomo Building Triangle Plaza in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Foxconn showcased its smart electric vehicles MODEL A and MODEL B, along with a Modular Data Center (MDC) supporting AI Factory. All three exhibits made their first public appearance in Japan, centered on two themes: smart electric vehicles and AI infrastructure, highlighting Foxconn's work in smart mobility and AI computing infrastructure.
Organized by the Foreign Trade Administration of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs and run by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, the 2026 Japan-Taiwan Image Exhibition carried the theme "Innovate for Tomorrow: Taiwan and Japan Creating a Better Future Together." It spanned fields including AI, smart manufacturing, smart cities, smart energy, and smart healthcare, showcasing Taiwan's industrial innovation and promoting exchange between Taiwan and Japan.
Hon Hai Vice President and Spokesperson Wu Chun-yi said Japan remains a crucial market for the company, one it continues to invest in. Beyond serving Tier 1 ICT clients in Japan, Hon Hai has expanded production in the country's EV and AI industries in recent years. Through its participation in the exhibition, the company aimed to showcase its integrated capabilities, from product design and R&D through mass production, along with its CDMS business model and BOL strategy, using its smart electric vehicles to help clients bring products to market faster. Wu added that the AI modular data center, shown for the first time, demonstrated Hon Hai's core capabilities in building AI infrastructure solutions.
Foxconn's commercial and passenger vehicle products have continued expanding into overseas markets under the CDMS business model in recent years. MODEL A and MODEL B, on display at the exhibition, reflected the company's progress in developing diverse vehicle platforms and passenger products. MODEL A, developed for the Japanese market, offers high platform flexibility and can extend to applications including MPVs, taxis, and logistics vehicles to meet the needs of different cities and industries. The taxi version on display focused on urban passenger service, integrating AI-powered translation, a smart battery system, and spacious cabin and luggage space for an efficient, comfortable driving experience. MODEL B targets younger drivers and urban mobility needs. The version shown was the commercially available FOXTRON BRIA, which launched in Taiwan this year and combines a pure electric platform, streamlined design, intelligent driving assistance, and active safety technology.
AI infrastructure marked another focus of Foxconn's participation in the exhibition. The company showed its modular data center supporting AI Factory in Japan for the first time. Built on a standardized, modular design, it integrates core subsystems including IT equipment, power supply, heat dissipation, and liquid cooling. The system helps enterprises quickly build scalable AI computing infrastructure for applications such as AI Factory, enterprise AI, and high-performance computing, demonstrating Foxconn's capabilities in AI infrastructure, from system design and subsystem integration to rapid deployment.
Foxconn invited attendees to visit its booth at the 2026 Japan-Taiwan Image Exhibition to learn more about its latest developments in smart electric vehicles and AI infrastructure and to explore future cooperation opportunities.
