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International Collaboration for Decarbonization

In a significant step towards a greener future, Cetim, a leading technology center in France, and Taiwan's Metal Industries Research and Development Centre (MIRDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the JEC World 2025 event. This alliance aims to tackle technological challenges associated with hydrogen, advanced composite materials, and associated training programs. Together, they hope to forge a path for decarbonization in various industrial sectors.

Goals of the Partnership

This international collaboration marks the beginning of a strategic initiative focused on three core objectives that directly address the decarbonization of the industrial sector:

1. Acceleration of Hydrogen Industry Development
The collaboration encompasses the entire hydrogen value chain, from production to usage, which includes aspects such as storage and transportation. The partnership aims to develop robust, reliable, and cost-effective technologies that can effectively test materials in high-pressure hydrogen environments.

2. Support for Decarbonization Using Composite Materials
Cetim and MIRDC will work together on solutions aimed at making structural components lighter and more environmentally friendly using composite materials. Their joint efforts will focus on composite joining technologies, especially thermoplastic welding, to facilitate the transition towards lighter materials with lower environmental impacts.

3. Skills Transfer for Decarbonization Technology Industrialization
A key aspect of the collaboration is the transfer of skills to manufacturers. Training courses will cover the hydrogen value chain, advanced material characterization, and a comprehensive understanding of composite materials.

A Step Forward in Innovation

This partnership is aligned with Cetim's strategic priorities that emphasize ecological and energy transitions, focusing particularly on hydrogen and advanced materials. As Lai Yung-Hsiang, CEO of MIRDC, suggests, both organizations share similar career trajectories and have robust synergies in technical expertise and research fields.

Through this collaborative effort, they plan to elevate hydrogen energy technology, propelling the hydrogen energy ecosystem in Taiwan. Future endeavors are expected to widen their collaboration to include metal materials sectors, aerospace applications, precision machining, and new energy technologies, thereby strengthening the industrial ties between Taiwan and France.

About the Partners

Metal Industries Research and Development Centre (MIRDC)

MIRDC is a premier institution in Taiwan focused on enhancing the metallurgy industry through research, innovation, and technical support. The center, founded to bolster the competitiveness of the metallurgy sector, employs around 1,100 experts specializing in material development, manufacturing processes, precision engineering, and sustainability. MIRDC maintains close collaborations with the industry and academic institutions to drive innovation and improve industrial resilience.

More information can be found at their official website: MIRDC Taiwan.

Cetim

Cetim stands as the foremost technological accelerator in France for the industrial sector. It offers cutting-edge research solutions to manufacturers, backed by a comprehensive suite of consulting and engineering services. Cetim's multidisciplinary competencies and unique R&D capabilities are supported by over 1,100 experts in various fields who are dedicated to transforming global manufacturing practices to be more digital, efficient, and sustainable, meeting the substantial economic and ecological challenges of our time.

Learn more at: Cetim Official Site.