| 2024 |
01 |
MIRDC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kyushu University Research Center for Hydrogen Industrial Use and Storage in Japan. This collaboration aims to leverage both parties' technical and human resources under the principles of equality, reciprocity, and integrity to accelerate the R&D and application of hydrogen energy-related technologies for mobility platforms. |
| 2023 |
12 |
To mark the 60th anniversary of MIRDC, a public tree-planting event was jointly held with I Plant For Life Corporation Aggregate, Kaohsiung, in District 15 of Qieding on December 5, 2023. This event was led by Chairman Ren-Yi Lin and President Yung-Hsiang Lai, accompanied by 20 first-level executives who personally participated in 300 plantings. In addition to driving national policies and assisting industries through the power of scientific research, we can also lead by example and start with greening the environment. Through tree-planting activities, we actively contribute to the earth and carbon reduction efforts, reducing the negative impact of greenhouse gases on the environment. |
| 2023 |
12 |
MIRDC's elites of 2023 have been announced. The Technical Achievement Award was presented to the "Electrode Intelligent 3D Variable Curvature Electrochemical Machining System" from the Intelligence and System R&D Service Department and the "Quality Excellence of Every Grain of Screw" from the Industrial Upgrading Service Department. The Industry Pilot Award was awarded to the Metal Processing R&D Department's "Low Carbon and Lean Production for Industry Transformation" and the Industrial Upgrading Service Department's "Fun Learning, Fun Data! Follow Me and Learn". |
| 2023 |
12 |
The Plumbing Association of Taiwan awarded MIRDC a certificate of appreciation for its assistance in establishing the "Carbon Reduction Expert Service Team for the Plumbing Industry" in response to the 2050 Net Zero Emissions Policy. |
| 2023 |
12 |
MIRDC signed a memorandum of cooperation with Sung Hsing Enterprise Ltd., Taiwan yean Hern Co., Ltd., Bronkhorst Co., Ltd., Yokogawa Co., Ltd., and Yiu Hwa Engineering Co., Ltd. to establish the "Hydrogen Combustion Industrial Application and High-pressure Transmission and Storage Technology Alliance". The alliance aims to promote the establishment of demonstration sites for hydrogen combustion industries and accelerate the development of Taiwan's hydrogen energy industry. |
| 2023 |
12 |
MIRDC has signed a letter of intent with Cathay United Bank to establish a sustainable carbon reduction cooperation plan, which aims to guide industries to respond to climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and initiate a low-carbon transformation to strengthen the climate resilience of the industry. |
| 2023 |
12 |
In a move to promote domestic production of space technology and composite material components, MIRDC and the Taiwan Space Agency have signed an MOU. The agreement involves strategic collaboration and utilization of core technologies, resources, and facilities, with the aim to develop key composite material design technology and upgrade the low-earth orbit satellite industry in Taiwan, thereby increasing the country's international competitiveness in the space technology industry. |
| 2023 |
12 |
The MOEA has designated Mr. Chung-Pin Chou, the Deputy Director-General of the Industrial Development Administration, MOEA, as a director of MIRDC effective from December 15, 2023. |
| 2023 |
11 |
On November 4, 2022, Mr. Chi-Lung Lin, Acting President of the MIRDC, presented the policy directions and implementation strategies for the year 2023 at the 13th board of directors and supervisors meeting of the 23rd term. MIRDC aims to become a premier international metal-technology R&D institute through value co-creation with industries. The organization has identified two major strategic axes, including deepening the core technical capacity and integrating domestic and foreign resources and cross-disciplinary innovation. The four main policy directions are TECH (focusing on core technology, creating an innovative environment, generating technical value, optimizing talent structure). Furthermore, MIRDC will continue to actively cooperate with national industrial policies such as the 2050 net-zero emissions, forward-looking infrastructure, and six core strategies, and execute the mission of the center in transforming and upgrading traditional industries in central and southern Taiwan. MIRDC is committed to enhancing its self-reliance in research and development, supporting industry value-added and upgrading efforts, and seeking continued support to establish long-term and stable R&D capabilities, to help Taiwan's industries respond to global challenges and achieve new heights. |
| 2023 |
11 |
On November 21, 2023, Mr. Yung-Hsiang Lai, President of MIRDC, presented the policy directions and implementation strategies for the year 2024 at the 2nd board of directors and supervisors meeting of the 24th term. MIRDC aims to become a premier international metal-technology R&D institute through value co-creation with industries. The organization has identified two major strategic axes, including integrating domestic and foreign resources and cross-disciplinary innovation. The three main policy directions are 3C (creating an innovative environment, focusing on core technology, and linking cross-disciplinary collaboration). Furthermore, MIRDC will continue to actively cooperate with national industrial policies such as the 2050 net-zero emissions, forward-looking infrastructure, and six core strategies, and invest in innovative research and development to guide the center towards another peak. In the future, MIRDC will continue to strengthen its independent research and development capabilities, assist industries in adding value and upgrading, and achieve new heights in the industry. |