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MIRDC Triumphs at the Edison Awards

The Metal Industries Research and Development Centre (MIRDC) has once again demonstrated Taiwan's unmatched prowess in technological innovation by securing multiple honors at the Edison Awards, a prestigious international event celebrating excellence in innovation. With one gold, two silver, and one bronze award, MIRDC has set a benchmark for technological breakthroughs in areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and smart healthcare.

The Gold Award: Revolutionizing Neurosurgery

MIRDC's gold-winning project is the Precise 3D Magnetic Tracking-Guided ICH Surgical Navigation System, which is poised to transform the way neurosurgeons operate on patients suffering from intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). The system employs a 3D magnetic navigation system much like a GPS, enabling surgeons to navigate complex brain structures with enhanced precision. Designed to reduce the number of invasive punctures necessary, this system has demonstrated a staggering reduction in surgical mortality rates—from a concerning 25% down to just 5%. Developed in collaboration with ClearMind Biomedical and Dr. Cheng Yu-Wen from the Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital's Neurosurgery Department, this groundbreaking technology exemplifies MIRDC's commitment to improving healthcare outcomes through innovation.

Silver Awards: Smart Solutions for Modern Challenges

In addition to the gold honor, MIRDC earned two silver awards for its innovative products that address current industrial challenges.

Compact and High-Performance Welding Cobot

The Compact and High-Performance Welding Cobot is revolutionizing the landscape of large-scale metal fabrication. Equipped with advanced features like 3D laser coordinate mapping and AI-enhanced weld defect detection, this cobot serves as an intelligent assistant that helps welders execute perfect multi-layer joints. Its adaptability allows it to work in confined spaces while also enabling multi-unit synchronous operations. This innovation has resulted in a productivity increase of up to 90% and can significantly cut down operational and setup costs by 60%. Already making its mark in vital projects such as the Taoyuan International Airport's Terminal 3, it underscores the move toward smart manufacturing in various sectors including aerospace and shipbuilding.

Smart System of EDM Equipment for Aerospace

The second silver award was granted to the Smart System of EDM Equipment for Aerospace Applications. This ingenious piece of equipment utilizes AI to optimize the electrical discharge machining (EDM) process, adapting parameters in real-time to ensure flawless execution. It dramatically reduces finishing times and achieves incredibly tight tolerances, meeting rigorous aerospace component standards. With features like AIoT cloud management, it allows for remote monitoring and production stability across international supply chains – a critical factor in today’s globalized economy.

Bronze Award: Ensuring Cybersecurity for IoT

Rounding out MIRDC’s accolades is the Featureless-Secure Encryption System for IoT, which claims the bronze award. This innovation tackles the urgent need for robust cybersecurity solutions in an increasingly connected world. Utilizing a multi-chaotic system for generating high-entropy random keys, this unique system has optimized encryption processes, ensuring secure data transmission even in unstable network conditions. It reduces computational resource usage by an impressive 60%, proving to be a game-changer for IoT, blockchain, and intelligent transportation security applications.

Commitment to Innovation

Yung-Hsiang Lai, the President of MIRDC, expressed pride in these achievements, stating that they reflect not only MIRDC's technical capabilities but an unwavering commitment to advancing industrial innovation. With a total of 15 Edison Awards collected over the past eight years, MIRDC continues to strengthen Taiwan's position in the global innovation landscape, linking its local advancements to the broader international market.

In conclusion, MIRDC is not just setting new standards in technology with its award-winning innovations; it is actively contributing to improving lives and enhancing industrial efficiencies worldwide. As technology continues to evolve, MIRDC's pioneering spirit ensures that Taiwan will remain at the forefront of global technological excellence.