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Industrial Development Facilitator

HIWIN actively engages in the operation of public associations and is dedicated to integrating resources and collaborating with like-minded partners to establish an industrial ecosystem, drive industry transformation and upgrading, and enhance overall competitiveness. Additionally, HIWIN contributes through policy recommendations, supporting exhibition businesses, organizing forums, participating in international exchanges, and serving as Chairmans, Directors, Supervisors of the associations, or members of professional committees.

 Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders’ Association (TMBA)

Eric Y. T. Chuo (Ph.D.), the Global Chairman of HIWIN, served as the Chairman of the Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders’ Association (TMBA) during the 2^nd and 3^rd terms, and is now an Honorary Chairman. He wholeheartedly promoted the transformation and upgrading of Taiwan’s machine tool-related industries. In October 2022, Eddie Chuo, Chairman & CEO of HIWIN, was elected as an Executive Director of TMBA, serving as a committee member for industry and academia cooperation and governance. He actively promoted collaboration between the industry and academia, leveraging their resources to accelerate technology research, development, and talent cultivation. In 2024, Eddie Chuo delivered a speech at the Taiwan Technical and Vocational Education Annual Conference as a representative of TMBA to support the sustainable development of Taiwan’s machine tool industry.

On May 2, 2012, Enid H.C. Tsai, President, founded the “Elimi” Association, which is derived from the abbreviation of the phrase “Elegant Leader In the Machinery Industry” in English. This naming inspiration comes from the founding President, Enid H.C. Tsai. “Elimi” also sounds like “one grain of rice” in Chinese, symbolizing hope and vitality, just like sowing rice seeds. The purpose of Elimi is to provide a platform for female managers in the precision machinery-related industries to exchange and learn from each other, enhance their professional capabilities, and break the stereotype that the machinery industry is solely a black hand industry. It aims to create a new image and become a driving force in the precision machinery industry.

In March 2024, Elimi Spring Gathering visited Tien Kang Co., Ltd., a renowned shoe machinery brand. Executive Vice President Ms. Pei Tzu Huang shared the company’s journey through various adversities, including the oil crisis, shareholder departures, and unsuccessful transformation attempts. Upholding the corporate culture of “Three More, Three Solid” — more encouragement, more tolerance, more learning; being honest, working diligently, and building solid machinery — along with a positive management philosophy, the company has continued to grow steadily and sustainably.

 Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robotics Association (TAIROA)

In 2011, Eric Y. T. Chuo (Ph.D.), Global Chairman of HIWIN, merged the Robotics Association of Taiwan (ROBOAT) and the Taiwan Society of Manufacturing Engineers and Automation (TSMEA) to establish the Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robotics Association (TAIROA). He served as the founding Chairman of TAIROA and currently holds the position of Honorary Chairman. Since 2009, TAIROA has been collaborating with both sectors to bridge the gap between academia and industry, promoting certification exams for Automation Engineers and Robot Engineers. In 2016, Global Chairman Eric Y. T. Chuo (Ph.D.) called for rapid industrial upgrading in Taiwan and organized the Industrie 4.0 Summit Forum to actively promote Smart Manufacturing and Intelligent Automation. Starting from 2020, TAIROA has been actively promoting the Taiwan Robot Industry-Academia Alliance, encouraging practical training in robotic skills. By the end of 2024, HIWIN had supported the Alliance and donated 103 industrial robots, with a total investment of approximately NT$41 million, to foster talent for Taiwan’s smart manufacturing.

 The SINOCON Industrial Standards Foundation

Eric Y. T. Chuo (Ph.D.), Global Chairman of HIWIN, also serves as a Director of the SINOCON Industrial Standards Foundation. He aims to foster cross-strait cooperation in the field of intellectual property, with a particular focus on establishing industry standards. In 2016, the foundation initiated a dialogue on smart manufacturing cross-strait cooperation, marking a significant milestone. HIWIN actively participated in discussions to develop three standards: robot and machine tool interface standards, robot controller standards, and polishing and grinding robot standards. These efforts have successfully established consistent standards for the control interface between industrial robots and processing machine tools, thereby enhancing the efficiency of intelligent automation.

 Taiwan Excellent Brand Association (TEBA)

On February 10, 2023, Enid H.C. Tsai, the President of HIWIN, was elected as the new President of the Taiwan Excellent Brand Association (TEBA). As the first female President of TEBA, Enid H.C. Tsai expressed her commitment under the slogan “Branding Taiwan, Net Zero Sustainability,” to promote member companies of Taiwan’s brands to maintain a high level of competitiveness in light of the global trend towards carbon reduction. In 2024, TEBA jointly advocated with the B Corporation Association to promote ESG transformation among small and medium-sized enterprises. In collaboration with Professor Beatrice Béliotti from the NCCU College of Commerce Sinyi School, a large-scale ESG survey for enterprises was launched. The initiative aims to develop diagnostic tools for assessing corporate sustainability capabilities, thereby supporting the continuation of sustainable development pathways and enhancing the transformation potential of Taiwanese enterprises.