The improvement of manufacturing capability through smart manufacturing applications has become an important strategy for many countries and enterprises to respond to mega trends in society, technology, environment and policy. Taiwan also promotes smart manufacturing applications through the smart machinery industry promotion plan to develop smart manufacturing solutions and promote smart manufacturing applications in different manufacturing industries. At present, Taiwan has achieved important results in the development of smart manufacturing solutions and industrial applications. These results include improving manufacturing capabilities of customers by smart machinery, improving manufacturing competitiveness and working conditions, and creating new service models and start-ups. The important development directions in the future for Taiwan include: expanding the scope and items of smart manufacturing solutions, accelerating the implementation of smart manufacturing in more industries, and developing innovative business models and start-up companies.