FLORIDA CITY, Fla.,
April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- At the 2024 Edison Awards, held on April 18th in Florida, the Metal Industries Research &
Development Centre (MIRDC), a unit under the aegis of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, was
once again recognized for its pioneering work in metallurgy,
marking its eighth consecutive year of international accolades. The
MIRDC took home one silver and two bronze awards for its three
innovations: the Corrosion-Resistant, Surface Hardening System
Equipment for Austenite Stainless Steel (CRSH), the Micro
Complex Internal Pipe Coating System Technology, and the
Electrochemical Machining System for Intelligent Electrode with
Three-Dimensional Variable Curvature (EMS). The technologies
have demonstrated their utility across a broad range of fields,
including engineering and robotics, business technology, and
aerospace, reinforcing MIRDC's role as a leader in technological
innovation.
Corrosion-Resistant, Surface Hardening System Equipment for
Austenite Stainless Steel (CRSH): Taking home the silver, the
solution focuses on enhancing austenitic stainless steel—a
material prized for its corrosion resistance. The innovation
addresses longstanding challenges around the steel's inherent
limitations in strength and scalability. The set up includes five
integrated systems and three novel designs that enable
low-temperature, continuous processes, making it possible for
flexible and mass production while maintaining the material's high
hardness and corrosion resistance. The technology is poised to
transform several sectors, among them, optoelectronics,
semiconductors, machine tools, aerospace, electric vehicles,
medical devices, food and chemical processing, fasteners, and valve
components, offering new solutions to old challenges.
Micro Complex Internal Pipe Coating System Technology:
Awarded a bronze, this technology is at the forefront of applying
micro complex fuel piping coating in satellite propulsion systems.
Unique in its capability, it creates a highly uniform, complete,
and dense nanoscale coating layer inside tubes with complex 3D
geometries and tiny internal diameters of only 4 millimeters. The
innovation not only improves fuel compatibility but also supports
the domestic production of critical satellite components. Initially
deployed in the aerospace industry, it is now finding applications
in the semiconductor and medical sectors, enhancing Taiwan Space
Agency's research collaborations for the third year in a row.
Electrochemical Machining System for Intelligent Electrode
with Three-Dimensional Variable Curvature (EMS): Also a bronze
winner, the system addresses key challenges in traditional
machining, such as electrode wear in discharge machining and the
navigation of complex electrochemical machining paths. It allows
for the machining of challenging materials, ultra-thin curved
surfaces, or components requiring stress-free finishes. The system
has tripled production efficiency and has been crucial in
incorporating "made-in-Taiwan"
technologies into the international aerospace component supply
chain. Currently, it is employed in validating the manufacturing of
aerospace turbine fan diffusers and has fostered significant
international collaborations, including with the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA, bringing MIRDC's homegrown
technologies to the international stage.
Both the Corrosion-Resistant, Surface Hardening System Equipment
for Austenite Stainless Steel (CRSH) and the Electrochemical
Machining System for Intelligent Electrode with Three-Dimensional
Variable Curvature (EMS) were honored with the R&D 100 Awards
in 2022 and 2023, respectively, underscoring their innovation and
impact. Additionally, the Micro Complex Internal Pipe Coating
System Technology achieved significant international recognition at
its first Edison Awards appearance, collecting accolades globally
and locally. MIRDC's CEO, Yung-Hsiang
Lai, said that the institution is deeply committed to
addressing the needs of the industry and fostering innovation in
research and development. To celebrate these achievements and
promote team solidarity, the award-winning group attended the
ceremony in the USA, reflecting
MIRDC's dedication to ongoing advancement and contribution to
technological development.
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