Ta Ya Addressed Industry 4.0 at Electromechanical Technicians Conference New Lightning Protection Cable - A Show of Innovative Energy

       In the afternoon of the 6th, Ta Ya Electric Wire and Cable held a Wire and Cable Conference at Miracle x House to bring electromechanical technicians the first-hand report on Industry 4.0 from the 2015 Hannover Messe (HM). The conference also included an introduction to Ta Ya's development efforts on lightning protection cables.

       Electrical engineers are significant stakeholders to Ta Ya, and the conference is held on a yearly basis to facilitate exchange of knowledge on industry trends. The conference hosted nearly 20 prominent participants including Chairman Li Hua-Chen of Taiwan Professional Electrical Engineers Association R.O.C. and former Chairman Li Wen-Yao of Taipei Professional Electrical Engineers Association. Ta Ya group Chairman Shen Shang-Hung was also present at the conference, and said in his speech: "This year marks the 60th anniversary of Ta Ya, makes us the longest standing cable manufacturer in Taiwan today. In addition to focusing on business success, we also devote attention to corporate social responsibilities such as restoration of Miracle x House and maintenance of old trees.

       Ta Ya places great emphasis on technological innovation. During the Hannover Messe held in April this year, Vice President Chuang Po-Kuei of Energy and Telecom Communication Cable Business Group led many of the Company's R&D personnel to observe the latest industrial innovations. The first half of the conference featured Manager Huang Mingjin of Quality Assurance Division, Telecommunications Business Group, as the main speaker. Huang first introduced the concept of Industry 4.0, which originated from Germany, and described how it may improve a country's competitiveness. He then introduced one-by-one some of the critical technologies presented during Hannover Messe in relation to Industry 4.0, and compared industry strategies of U.S., Chinese, and Taiwanese firms.

       Representative Li Wenyao then said: "Thank you, Ta Ya, for sharing and connecting the various perspectives to highlight the focus of Industry 4.0. Man to Machine to Machine to Material (M2M2M2M) is perhaps the most essential idea of all. Electromechanical technicians should try to imagine what the future factory will be like based on this idea."

       In the second half of the conference, Huang Mingjin introduced to participants Ta Ya's proprietary high voltage grounding cable (lightning protection cable) that is currently under development. Although lightning rods are common in tall buildings and towers, they do not offer 100% protection to the buildings. This is because the capacity and route through which lightning current is discharged are just as important as the location of the lightning rod.

       Use of specialized lighting protection cables can effectively reduce the risk of shock to the building and any equipment and personnel inside it. The cable is relatively simple to install and offers a wide choice of routes. It can be installed directly to the ground or routed through existing pipelines within the building, away from sensitive equipment and areas. It is especially suitable for tall buildings, base stations, radio towers, metal sheds, wind turbines, and places where sparks are strictly prohibited. The Company is currently registering patent for this technology.

        For 60 years, Ta Ya has committed to its ideals of ongoing improvement and worked closely with stakeholders to building a pristine homeland.