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Setting a new institutional record, Taipei Tech performed extraordinarily at the 2024 Taiwan Innotech Expo, winning six major awards: three gold, two bronze, and the prestigious MSI Award. This year’s event saw nearly 90 companies and over 40 academic and research institutions submit approximately 1,100 patented projects for the competition. Taipei Tech showcased ten patented technologies, including smart home appliances, electronic components, mechanical designs, and chemical engineering materials, highlighting the university’s innovative and practical strengths.

The three Taipei Tech projects that won gold medals at the 2024 Taiwan Innotech Expo are:
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 SERS (Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering) substrate has high sensitivity. It has been applied in food safety testing to detect Sudan dyes, preservatives, bleaching agents, histamines, and veterinary drug residues, significantly improving screening accuracy and efficiency. Its cost-efficient nature also offers mass production opportunities.
2. Adjustable Rotary Damper (Patent No. I795695):
Professor Xiao Yao-jung from the Department of Vehicle Engineering created an adjustable rotary damper using magneto-rheological fluid technology. The damper eliminates frictional wear, consumes minimal energy, and provides rapid response and high precision control. It has applications in spin bikes, rehabilitation devices, and bicycle suspension systems, contributing to intelligent semi-active exercise and rehabilitation systems.
3. Connector and Method for Increasing Its Data Transmission Rate (Patent No. I751081):
Developed by Professor Eric S. Li from the Department of Electronic Engineering, this invention addresses resonance issues in USB Type-C connectors by modifying line widths of differential transmission lines. It enhances data transmission efficiency, eliminating signal degradation and meeting USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 standards for faster speeds.

Bronze Medal Highlights:
• Edge Connector with Structure for Improving Resonance Issues (Patent No. I812513):
Also developed by Professor Li, this innovation solves resonance issues in PCIe connectors by introducing a standard ground structure, improving high-frequency signal transmission and meeting PCIe 5.0 standards.
• Ceramic Membrane Prepared by 3D Printing Technology (Application No. 113117077):
Professor Chen Shiao-shing’s innovative ceramic membrane, developed using advanced 3D printing technology, is designed for applications in wastewater treatment and microbial fuel cells. This ultra-thin membrane, with a thickness ranging from 0.01 to 1.5 cm, demonstrates exceptional durability in harsh chemical environments. The invention’s unique structure and functionality earned it the prestigious MSI Award.