MIRDC Shines Globally with Gold, Silver, and Bronze at Edison Awards

MIRDC Achieves Remarkable Recognition at the Edison Awards



The Metal Industries Research and Development Centre (MIRDC) has earned substantial global recognition by securing one gold medal, two silver medals, and one bronze medal at the Edison Awards, a prestigious international accolade for innovation. This moment marks an essential affirmation of Taiwan's standing in technological advancement and creativity on a global platform.

MIRDC's latest achievements showcase their commitment to innovation in cutting-edge technology, particularly in the fields of AI and smart healthcare solutions. Their projects significantly contribute to the ongoing evolution of intelligent industrial applications, solidifying the center's reputation as a leader in research and development.

Award Winning Innovations



1. Gold Award – Precise 3D Magnetic Tracking-Guided ICH Surgical Navigation System
This groundbreaking system is designed to enhance surgical performance during intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) operations. By acting as a 'GPS in a tunnel,' it provides surgeons with unparalleled 3D visibility and precise navigation capabilities, significantly improving procedural outcomes. Integrating advanced micro magnetic sensors and multi-modal imaging, this system reduces the necessity for repeated punctures, limits the risks of re-bleeding, and cuts intraoperative radiation exposure by an astonishing 80%. With clinical success reflected in a drop in surgical mortality rates from 25% to just 5%, this innovation is a collaboration between MIRDC, ClearMind Biomedical, and the Neurosurgery Department of Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital led by Dr. Cheng Yu-Wen.

2. Silver Award – Compact and High-Performance Welding Cobot
Addressing complex challenges in large-scale metal fabrication, this welding collaborative robot incorporates 3D laser coordinate mapping and AI-powered weld defect detection. It acts as a sophisticated visual assistant, ensuring precision through real-time data capture and improving productivity by 90% while reducing setup and operational costs by 60%. Already at work in major projects, including Taoyuan International Airport's Terminal 3, the cobot is a significant asset in the aerospace and shipbuilding sectors.

3. Silver Award – Smart System of EDM Equipment for Aerospace Applications
Utilizing AI optimization, this innovative equipment automates the adjustment of electrical discharge machining (EDM) parameters in real-time, effectively eliminating the need for manual tuning. This development has enabled significant reductions in precision finishing time—over 50%—while achieving tolerances within a remarkable 0.5 microns. Thanks to its AIoT cloud management system, it ensures traceability and allows for remote monitoring, ultimately enhancing production stability across global supply networks.

4. Bronze Award – Featureless-Secure Encryption System for IoT
This cutting-edge cybersecurity solution leverages a novel multi-chaotic system to generate high-entropy random keys for next-generation IoT applications. Its unique algorithm provides high levels of security by ensuring robust encryption and decryption capabilities, even under unstable network conditions while cutting computational resource usage by 60%. This system is poised to secure applications across various sectors, including blockchain and intelligent transportation.

MIRDC's Commitment to Excellence



MIRDC's president, Yung-Hsiang Lai, expressed pride in the center's recognition and commitment to advancing industrial innovations. He stated, "These awards represent not only our technical capabilities but our continued commitment to providing smart, efficient, and safe solutions to the global marketplace." With a remarkable 15 Edison Awards accumulated over the past eight years, the center reaffirms its role as a crucial connector between Taiwan's innovation landscape and the broader industrial community worldwide.

In conclusion, MIRDC's accolades at the Edison Awards not only showcase its advancements in technology and innovation but also solidify Taiwan's reputation as a powerhouse in industrial research and development. As these technologies advance, they promise to redefine efficiencies across multiple industries and improve outcomes in health and manufacturing alike.

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