CYUT Showcases Industry-Academia Collaboration in Plastic-Free 3D Printing Materials

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CYUT Showcases Industry-Academia Collaboration in Plastic-Free 3D Printing Materials

Vincent Lai, Deputy General Manager of Eason Quantum Fiber, attended the exhibition on plastic-free 3D printing materials and posed with CYUT faculty and students.Image — Vincent Lai, Deputy General Manager of Eason Quantum Fiber, attended the exhibition on plastic-free 3D printing materials and posed with CYUT faculty and students.

The plastic-free 3D printing material project (left) and the plastic-free agricultural mulch film project (right) won gold medals at international invention competitions.Image — The plastic-free 3D printing material project (left) and the plastic-free agricultural mulch film project (right) won gold medals at international invention competitions.

CYUT's Department of Industrial Design showcased its strengths in design education, local engagement, industry collaboration, and sustainable material R&D.Image — CYUT's Department of Industrial Design showcased its strengths in design education, local engagement, industry collaboration, and sustainable material R&D.

A rice field monitoring system integrates smart agriculture to help farmers track water levels, crop health, and pest risks.Image — A rice field monitoring system integrates smart agriculture to help farmers track water levels, crop health, and pest risks.

A road-debris recovery system uses biomimicry inspired by baleen whales to collect and filter hazardous debris after road accidents.Image — A road-debris recovery system uses biomimicry inspired by baleen whales to collect and filter hazardous debris after road accidents.

A jujube orchard monitoring robot tracks climate conditions and uses an AI voice system to interact with visitors.Image — A jujube orchard monitoring robot tracks climate conditions and uses an AI voice system to interact with visitors.

A remote-control car design project used reverse engineering and 3D printing to create a custom car body with 2D-style surface painting.Image — A remote-control car design project used reverse engineering and 3D printing to create a custom car body with 2D-style surface painting.

An electric scooter design combines biomimicry with rare plants, animals, and insects to soften the mechanical appearance of traditional vehicles.Image — An electric scooter design combines biomimicry with rare plants, animals, and insects to soften the mechanical appearance of traditional vehicles.

A field power-generation system collects wind, hydro, and solar energy to power small electrical devices for farmers.Image — A field power-generation system collects wind, hydro, and solar energy to power small electrical devices for farmers.

In response to global trends in plastic reduction, net-zero transition, and green manufacturing, CYUT’s Department of Industrial Design held its Product Design Exhibition alongside the Industry-Academia Collaboration Achievement Exhibition with Eason Quantum Fiber Co., Ltd. The exhibition featured projects in smart agriculture, product prototyping, model making, and eco-friendly material applications, highlighting CYUT’s long-term commitment to sustainable design education, local engagement, and industry collaboration.

A key highlight was the joint presentation of plastic-free 3D printing materials developed through collaboration between CYUT and Eason Quantum Fiber. The department’s USR team, led by Chair Yann-Long Lee, received a gold medal at the 19^th International Salon of Inventions and New Technologies "New Time" for its work on plastic-free agricultural mulch film. The team also received a gold medal at the IIIC International Innovation and Invention Competition for its research and development of innovative plastic-Free 3D printing materials, demonstrating strong capabilities in sustainable materials, circular design, and practical environmental applications.

Eason Wang, Chairman of Eason Quantum Fiber, praised CYUT faculty and students for their creativity, technical skills, and dedication to sustainable product development. Vincent Lai, Deputy General Manager of Eason Quantum Fiber, added that sustainable materials require close cooperation between industry technology and design innovation. CYUT’s Department of Industrial Design will continue working with industry partners and local communities to turn sustainable materials into real-world applications, helping students develop practical problem-solving skills while creating design solutions that support industrial transformation and environmental sustainability.

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