A2 Automation Group donated tens of millions of software to National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST) to help build a smart factory for aerospace components
- May 24, 2024
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Updated: Feb 3
2019/10/08 Commercial Times ｜黃全興
▲Kenneth Chen, general manager of Yicheng Information (fourth from left), donated more than 13 million software on behalf of the representative. Ching-Yu Yang, president of NKUST (fifth from left), accepts donations on behalf of. Bor-Tsuen Lin, PhD, director of Frontier Metal Forming R&D Center(Sixth from right)
A2 Automation Inc. (A member of A2 Automation Group in Taiwan) recently donated the software "A1 Smart Factory System" to the Frontier Metal Forming R&D Center of the National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST),this is the important system core of the current smart factory, with a market value of more than 13 million. In the future, this system will be used by NKUST to build smart factories for aerospace components, as a research operation and practical training for teachers and students, the school can also provide solutions to industrial needs and jointly cultivate talents related to the aerospace industry.
A2 Automation, Inc. is an enterprise cultivated by the Business Incubation Center of NKUST, and has many years of industry-university cooperation experience with Frontier Metal Forming R&D Center. It is also a member partner of the "A1 Smart Enterprise/Factory Alliance" just established this year.
Ching-Yu Yang, president of National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, said,
on this occasion, NKUST is honored to have received a donation of a sophisticated cloud technology information platform for advanced factory systems, courtesy of A2 Automation, Inc. It not only equips teachers with a robust tool for use in contemporary smart factories but also enriches research domains and instructional demonstrations,by forging partnerships with leading industry players, students gain invaluable proximity to the forefront of technological innovation and expertise, to bridge the divide between academic learning and practical application, thereby nurturing visionary talents in intelligent mechanics.
In his address, Dr. Chen , the General Manager of A2 Automation, Inc., extolled the advanced research and technical prowess of the faculty and students at NKUST,
he is delighted to collaborate with a school that serves as a nurturing ground for talent in the nation's machinery sector. He highlighted that the 'A1' designation in the 'A1 Smart Enterprise/Factory System' software, provided by A2 Automation, Inc., symbolizes excellence, with 'A' and '1' representing the premier positions in the alphabet and numerical sequence respectively, the objective is to position itself as the vanguard of smart enterprises and factories within Taiwan, offering students a dynamic information platform. This platform is designed to elevate their professional competencies and skills, ensuring that upon graduation, students are well-prepared to make significant contributions to the industry, leverage their unique strengths, and seamlessly align with market demands.