This Thursday, the Cycling & Health Tech Industry R&D Center (CHC) warmly welcomed esteemed guests from Chile, including Fernando Schmidt, Director of the Chilean Trade Office; Marcel Oppliger, Chilean journalist and the host of the YouTube channel Taiwan Edge; and researcher Sofia Ormazabal, for an in-depth visit and exchange at CHC in Taichung.
During the visit, CHC introduced its organizational structure and comprehensive service domains, highlighting its core capabilities in product testing and verification, product technology research and development, and smart manufacturing. Key smart manufacturing technologies showcased included Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS), Industrial Robotics (IR), Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Machine-to-Machine (M2M), the Internet of Things (IoT), traceability systems, as well as cloud and big data applications.
The Chilean visitor also learned about CHC’s expertise in e-bike system development and validation, ICT applications, cycling and health promotion facilities, and ESG promotion with the BAS initiatives.
CHC also showcased their extensive testing and verification capacity, backed by a wide range of advanced laboratories, including:
- Material Analysis Lab
- Medical Performance Lab
- Electric Performance Lab
- Health Promotion Lab
- Smart Machines Lab
- Human Factors Engineering Lab
- Vibration / Fatigue Performance Lab
- Mechanical Performance Lab
- Bicycle Structure Lab
- Electrically Power Assisted Cycle Lab
- Bicycle Sub-System Lab
- Smart Manufacturing Lab
The visitors were guided through CHC’s laboratories to gain firsthand insight into its testing capabilities. They also experienced live riding tests and on-site data collection in the Human Factors Engineering Lab, demonstrating how performance data is integrated into product development.
In addition to the technical tour, both sides exchanged perspectives on the Taiwanese bicycle market and the current state of the Chilean cycling industry. Notably, the discussions highlighted the growing adoption of e-scooters in Chile, signaling new opportunities in light electric mobility and smart transportation solutions.
This visit provided a great opportunity to showcase CHC’s expertise, allowing more people in Chile to become familiar with our center and its capabilities.
