Taipei Tech Wins 6 Awards at the 2024 Taiwan Innotech Expo, Setting a New Record
National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech) achieved a remarkable milestone at the 2024 Taiwan Innotech Expo by winning six major awards—three golds, two bronzes, and the highly esteemed MSI Award. This year's expo featured submissions from nearly 90 companies and over 40 academic and research institutions, with around 1,100 patented projects competing. Taipei Tech showcased ten innovative technologies, including advancements in smart home appliances, electronic components, mechanical designs, and chemical engineering materials, demonstrating the institution's commitment to innovation and practical applications.
2. Adjustable Rotary Damper (Patent No. I795695): Created by Professor Xiao Yao-Jung from the Department of Vehicle Engineering, this innovative damper uses magneto-rheological fluid technology. It eliminates frictional wear, consumes minimal energy, and offers rapid response and precise control. Applications include spin bikes, rehabilitation devices, and bicycle suspension systems, contributing to the development of smart semi-active exercise and rehabilitation solutions.
3. Connector and Method for Enhancing Data Transmission Rates (Patent No. I751081): Developed by Professor Eric S. Li from the Department of Electronic Engineering, this technology addresses resonance issues in USB Type-C connectors by modifying the line widths of differential transmission lines. It significantly enhances data transmission efficiency, eliminating signal degradation and meeting the USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 standards for faster speeds.
Gold Medal Winners:
1. Substrate with Apical Thin-Film Grating Structure (Patent Application No. 111121716): Developed by Professor Jen Yi-Jun from the Department of Electro-Optical Engineering, this Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) substrate offers exceptional sensitivity. It is currently used for food safety testing, detecting Sudan dyes, preservatives, bleaching agents, histamines, and veterinary drug residues. The substrate improves screening accuracy and efficiency, and its cost-effectiveness makes it suitable for mass production. 2. Adjustable Rotary Damper (Patent No. I795695): Created by Professor Xiao Yao-Jung from the Department of Vehicle Engineering, this innovative damper uses magneto-rheological fluid technology. It eliminates frictional wear, consumes minimal energy, and offers rapid response and precise control. Applications include spin bikes, rehabilitation devices, and bicycle suspension systems, contributing to the development of smart semi-active exercise and rehabilitation solutions.
3. Connector and Method for Enhancing Data Transmission Rates (Patent No. I751081): Developed by Professor Eric S. Li from the Department of Electronic Engineering, this technology addresses resonance issues in USB Type-C connectors by modifying the line widths of differential transmission lines. It significantly enhances data transmission efficiency, eliminating signal degradation and meeting the USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 standards for faster speeds.
Bronze Medal Winners:
- Edge Connector with Structure for Improving Resonance Issues (Patent No. I812513): Another innovation by Professor Li, this connector addresses resonance issues in PCIe connectors. It introduces a standard ground structure to enhance high-frequency signal transmission and complies with PCIe 5.0 standards.
- Ceramic Membrane Produced via 3D Printing Technology (Application No. 113117077): Professor Chen Shiao-shing's advanced 3D printing technology produced an ultra-thin ceramic membrane, ideal for wastewater treatment and microbial fuel cells. This membrane, with thickness ranging from 0.01 to 1.5 cm, offers exceptional durability in harsh chemical environments. Its unique structure and functionality earned it the prestigious MSI Award.