Foreword

ESG Feature Stories

HIWIN continues to lead market development in precision machinery, intelligent automation,and green energy through its outstanding technology and forward-thinking design. By delivering breakthrough solutions and integrating innovative technologies, HIWIN creates greater value for customers worldwide.

HIWIN pioneered the High-Speed EDM Milling Head RCH-100E, the first of its kind in Taiwan, specifically designed for advanced electrical discharge machining (EDM). This high-speed direct-drive rotary table was honored with the Silver Award at the 33rd Taiwan Excellence Award. Its highspeed rotation technology transforms traditional EDM into “discharge milling,” increasing machining efficiency by five times and enhancing precision to 2 microns.

This innovation provides exceptional solutions for industries such as aerospace, semiconductors, and medical devices, which demand high precision and hardness in component manufacturing, thereby enhancing productivity and product quality. The RCH-100E adopts a special alloy material that reduces weight by 30% while maintaining rigidity,effectively lowering energy consumption during machine operation and adding new energysaving value to EDM equipment.

Moreover, the discharge milling technology helps to cut production costs by significantly reducing the copper electrode consumption by up to 70%. The RCH-100E addresses key challenges in productivity and quality for EDM manufacturers, establishing new industrial value through sustainable design.

As a leader in the global precision machinery industry, HIWIN has always been committed to innovation and quality. Amid intensifying global climate challenges, we are not only focused on technological breakthroughs, but are also actively exploring how to integrate innovation throughout the value chain to promote environmental sustainability.

In 2024, HIWIN’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets were officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming that our targets and reduction pathways align with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement.

Our base year for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions is 2021. We have set a near-term target of a 42% absolute reduction by 2030 and a long-term target of a 90% absolute reduction by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, the base year is 2022. The main sources include purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, use of sold products, and upstream transportation and distribution, which together account for approximately 90% of total Scope 3 emissions. The near-term target is a 25% absolute reduction by 2030, and the longterm target is a 90% absolute reduction by 2050.

To achieve these targets, HIWIN will strengthen R&D investments in low-carbon products, implementing carbon reduction initiatives across the entire product life cycle—from raw material sourcing, transportation, and manufacturing to product usage.

At HIWIN, the SBTi validation is only the beginning. “Carbon reduction is not merely the responsibility of a single department, but an integral part of our corporate culture.” Every employee is considered a key contributor to the net-zero transition. We have established incentive mechanisms to encourage employees to drive creative carbon reduction initiatives. At the same time, we continue to collaborate with value chain partners to minimize the environmental impact of our operations and collectively advance toward achieving net-zero President Enid H.C. Tsai posing with R&D team emissions by 2050.

HIWIN has consistently pursued innovation and stable product quality in the research, development, and manufacturing of its products. The Company actively adopts international standards and drives initiatives in environmental protection, energy efficiency, and corporate social responsibility. Recognizing that long-term business growth depends on a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, HIWIN regards environmental sustainability as one of its core values and is committed to delivering more sustainable products and solutions.

In 2024, HIWIN received ISO 14067:2018 carbon footprint certificates for its Ballscrew R40 and Linear Guideway HG25, issued by TÜV Rheinland. Through carbon footprint analysis, businesses can comprehensively assess greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and resource efficiency across the product life cycle. By identifying emission hotspots, HIWIN can implement targeted improvements to enhance its carbon reduction performance and optimize product design―ultimately creating environmentally friendly, low-carbon products that achieve a win-win for technological innovation and environmental responsibility.

With carbon reduction as a core objective, HIWIN is proactively advancing energy-saving and emission-reduction measures throughout its operations. This includes the selection of low-carbon raw materials, the adoption of energy-efficient equipment, and enhancements to logistics processes―all aimed at maximizing carbon reduction at every stage of the value chain. In addition, HIWIN is strengthening collaboration with supply chain partners to enhance transparency and collectively reduce upstream and downstream emissions. Through these efforts, the Company is advancing cleaner and more resilient sustainable solutions that help reduce environmental burdens while providing competitive products and services to customers.

In the 113th Academic Year National High School Skills Competition, the 29th category,“industrial robots technology,” attracted participation from 35 schools nationwide. This year, National Chia-Yi Industrial Vocational High School utilized HIWIN Industrial robots in the competition and proudly secured the championship with the prestigious Gold Hand Award, demonstrating that Taiwan-developed HIWIN Industrial robots can excel at the highest level.

The collaboration between HIWIN and National Chia-Yi Industrial Vocational High School began in the 112th academic year, when the school hosted the National High School Skills Competition. Since the “Industrial Robots Technology” category aligns with the trends of Industry 4.0, automation, and smart manufacturing, Dean Ching Min Cheng, the overall convener, strongly promoted the initiative. The Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robotics Association (TAIROA) supported the effort by producing promotional materials and providing academic exam questions. HIWIN committed to supplying Industrial Robots over a fiveyear period. Principal Jui Chou Chen, Internship Director Chien Chao Huang, and Electrical Engineering Department Director Min Hsiung Chen took on the responsibility of organizing the event. With the joint efforts of all parties involved, the inaugural “Industrial Robots Technology” competition was a resounding success.

Since 2011, HIWIN has been dedicated to the research and development of Industrial robots, with commercial sales beginning in 2014—nearly 40 years after Japan’s FANUC entered the market. As a result, competitors in both national and international skills competitions have favored FANUC industrial robots. In the 2024 academic year, National Chia-Yi Industrial Vocational High School made the bold decision to compete using a HIWIN Industrial robots and secured first place. This victory served as a tremendous boost to HIWIN’s R&D team and to the Taiwanese public, demonstrating that Taiwan’s domestically developed Industrial robots have achieved international standards in electrical control, software, and mechanical design. There is great hope that the HIWIN team will continue advancing their technologies and take a leading role in the future of high-end manufacturing.