MOEA Showcases 31 Innovative Achievements at

The Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) under Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) joined forces with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), the Metal Industries Research and Development Center (MIRDC), the Bicycle R&D Center (BIRDC), the Plastics Industry Development Center (PIDC), and TREE startup teams at the “2025 Meet Greater South: Asia Bay Innovation Pavilion” in Kaohsiung on the 22nd. Together, they showcased 31 achievements aimed at upgrading southern Taiwan’s industries, with a focus on AI pilot production lines, high-value-added technologies, and startup applications.

To date, MOEA has mobilized 15 research institutes to establish 85 AI pilot production lines nationwide, assisting industries across sectors to accelerate upgrading and enhance competitiveness in the face of tariff challenges.

One highlight is the “Petrochemical Pipeline Monitoring System,” jointly developed with CPC Corporation and Lee Chang Rong Chemical. The system enables 24/7 real-time monitoring and alerts that surpass international standards, strengthening urban resilience and public safety. Another achievement is the “next-generation thermoplastic composite UAV manufacturing technology,” developed with Chang Hsing Materials and Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC). Featuring recyclable, weldable composites and pioneering fiber-stacking techniques, the innovation reduces carbon emissions by 40% and has already been presented at the Paris Air Show, marking a breakthrough for Taiwan’s entry into the aerospace and defense supply chain.

DoIT Director-General Guo Chao-chung emphasized that innovation remains the driving engine of industrial upgrading. By partnering with research institutions, industry, and startups, DoIT aims to boost southern Taiwan’s competitiveness and expand its global reach. He noted that the “Meet Greater South” exhibition has become southern Taiwan’s most important platform for industrial and startup collaboration, with DoIT participating for the fourth consecutive year and bringing over 30 advanced technologies each time.

This year’s pavilion highlights three themes: (1) applying innovative technologies to enhance industrial value; (2) connecting startups with industries to inject new momentum; and (3) advancing industrial transformation through AI pilot production lines.

In petrochemicals, Kaohsiung remains Taiwan’s most critical hub, accounting for one-third of the city’s manufacturing output. Supported by MOEA, ITRI has deployed AIoT-based smart monitoring for petrochemical pipelines at CPC’s Dalin Plant and Evergreen Chemical, setting a new global benchmark for intelligent petrochemical operations.

In manufacturing, the Plastics Industry Development Center worked with Formosa Plastics Group, Chang Hsing Materials, and AIDC to create recyclable thermoplastic composites for UAV production, offering higher strength than commercial alternatives. The technology enables direct melt-recycling and injection molding, particularly suited for aerospace and unmanned vehicles.

On the innovation front, Kaohsiung-based startup IVC presented a highly adaptive UAV designed for disaster prevention inspections, capable of stable flight in extreme environments with over 90% autonomous control. The company has already secured an order of 100 units from a U.S. fishing fleet, expanding applications in disaster management, environmental conservation, and marine industries. Meanwhile, SuoYiKe, a spin-off from the Ship and Ocean Industries R&D Center, won the Enspyre International Startup Special Award at InnoVEX and is collaborating with Sweden’s Beijer Electronics on ship automation systems, moving R&D innovations closer to commercialization.

The pavilion also spotlighted MIRDC’s “Fastener AI Smart Trial Production Site,” which helps manufacturers shorten development time, reduce trial-and-error costs, and strengthen global competitiveness.