Southern University of Science and Technology held the 21st Symposium of Vehicle
Engineering, focused on the trends of auto industry

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology recently organized the 21st Symposium of Vehicle Engineering, hosted by the SAE Taipei Section of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, the Republic of China. The symposium was organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, supported by Technology Research Institute, Taiwan Automotive Electronics Association, Metal Industry Development Center, Vehicle Research and Testing Center, Aluminum Industry Technology Promotion and universities related to Talent Cultivation Alliance.

【Manager Yu-Shian Shi of the IEK of Industrial Technology Research Institute was delivering a speech entitled "Business Opportunities and Prospects for Taiwan's Locomotives and Components Industry."】

The symposium was divided into two major sessions. The first was for the future development trend of Taiwan locomotive and its components industry technology. The speaker was Prof. Chiu-Feng Lin from the Metal Industry Research Center, who is also a professor at the Department of Vehicle Engineering of National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Dean of the School of Engineering, and a technical adviser in the Ministry of Economic Affairs for the development of domestic and foreign vehicle industry. The second is for the steam locomotive in Taiwan, with Manager Yu-Shian Shi of the IEK of Industrial Technology Research Institute as the speaker. whose major work is to study how to strengthen the trends of the industry and provide professional information and consultancy services for clients, creating value for customers and improving performance. Othe other hand, her is also committed to driving the development of knowledge-based services in Taiwan. Over the past years, she has been involved in the automobile and motorcycle industry technology, market assessment, and many other related programs. The participants felt that it was a worthwhile trip. In addition, this symposium covered 10 aspects, including body engineering, system safety, advanced power, advanced materials, advanced electronics, chassis system and exhaust emission control. There were 7 classrooms for 13 session and seven companies outside the venue to display products.

【Vice President Hong-De Chang, Southern University of Science and Technology, was giving a speech.】

In addition, four students from Japan came to Taiwan to present their papers and visited the International Exchange Program (SIEP) for an opportunity to exchange ideas with local students at the Symposium. In addition, the institute had also planned to visit a number of companies and research centers as well as vehicle manufacturing and other related companies. They also visited several famous tourist spots and Chi Mei museums in Tainan. The team was led by Prof Wei-Jin Chang from the Mechanical Department of Vehicle Engineering and accompanied by SAE students. The four Japanese students enjoyed their visit, fully experienced the culture of Taiwan, and came to understand the status of Taiwan's auto industry.

【Southern University of Science and Technology held the 21st Symposium of Vehicle Engineering, focused on the trends of auto industry.】

Vice President Hong-De Chang said that with the popularity of globalization and the rise of emerging industrial countries in recent years, Taiwan's industry is facing more intense international competitions. The industrial structure must be transformed again from the previous foundry production to high value-added industrial development. At present, the world in auto industry has invested a lot of money and manpower, but personnel training is the last key to success among all the key factors. Southern University of Science and Technology started with the engineering college and has had rich experience in related technical and vocational education. It has abundant resources and advanced equipment for humanities, business, management, engineering, etc. The vehicle group of solar cars has won in Australia the fifth in the world. In Student Formula One Racing in Japan, STUST was the second for its unique design award; it also won the first prize in the marketing report competition for its the best performance. In domestic competitions over the recent years, regardless of the fuel-efficient cars, oil trams or all-electric car project race, or environmental protection, STUST has acquired very good results every year. It even won a Triple Crown in terms of excellent school performance. After graduation, almost all the students can find a job and can be greatly favored by their employers in the industry. In the survey by Cheers Magazine from 2008 to 2016 years, STUST has been elected for eight consecutive years by Cheers Magazine as the favorite private university for enterprises. STUST has worked hard to encourage the automotive industry-related industries and has the vision to invest in this area for enhanced level of the automobile and motorcycle industry.

【Southern University of Science and Technology held the 21st Symposium of Vehicle Engineering, focused on the trends of auto industry: off-site participants and academic experts to exchange their ideas.】

Department of Mechanical Engineering, starting from 1989, has been hosting auto shows for 27 years. In order to enhance the theme and contents of auto shows, the department also holds seminars related to vehicle activities. This year, the department cooperated with the SAE Automated Engineering Society in expanding and holding this event. The 28th STUST Auto Show will be held on the 3rd and the 4th of December, and guests were welcomed to join us in the seminar, which is a combination of practice and theory. The symposium included distinguished scholars, industry experts, postgraduates from universities and universities of science and technology, teachers and students from SAUT, featuring Han-Ying Wang, Chairman of SAE Institute of Automation Engineering. Through the seminars, participants of the symposium were invited to share their knowledge and expertise in automotive industry so as to accumulate strong, continuous experience for heritage.

【Southern University of Science and Technology held the 21st Symposium of Vehicle Engineering, focused on the trends of auto industry: the scene of the guests and all the executive officers.】