In response to global net-zero trends and the increasing pressures to transition to smart manufacturing, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) signed an industry-academic cooperation agreement with Siemens Digital Industries Software (Taiwan) and their partner, Cadex Technology Co., Ltd., on July 23 (2025) to jointly promote the cultivation of talent in the area of digital technology and sustainable development. The parties intend to collaborate on the entire product development process: from mechanical design, circuit and pipeline design, and simulation analysis, to CNC manufacturing, technical publications, and thermal flow analysis. The partnership will also allow NPUST to add depth to its practical-based education while strengthening the connection between the campus and outside industries—ultimately creating a new chapter in their “Smart Campus × Green Energy Industry” playbook.
NPUST’s President, Chin-Lung Chang, expressed his gratitude to Cadex Technology for assisting Siemens Digital Industries Software (Taiwan) on the industry-university collaboration efforts and for providing a wealth of practical software resources for students, particularly with respect to digital twins in industrial design and manufacturing analytics. This tripartite collaboration aims to cultivate the type of talent needed by industry, while narrowing the gap between learning and application, and encouraging faculty and students to actively engage in industry exchanges and collaborations. It will also enhance students’ employability and the school’s capacity for practical education.
Howard Chen, the Chairman and General Manager of Siemens Digital Industries Software (Taiwan), said, “NPUST is located in the heart of southern Taiwan, close to the Pingtung Agricultural Biotechnology Park, the Southern Taiwan Science Park, and several major industrial centers, and it has unlimited development potential. We look forward to working together to build Southern Taiwan’s Green Silicon Valley and cultivate innovative practitioners for the sustainable era through advanced design platforms and AI technology.”
Daniel Yu, General Manager of Cadex Technology, said, “Solid Edge is Siemens’ key platform for smart design and manufacturing, and the latest version integrates AI and cloud capabilities. This collaboration will help students build complete curriculums and develop practical skills. It will also promote the deep integration of higher education and industry, and achieve the goal of immediate employment at graduation. Together, we will forge a new chapter in the development of Taiwan’s technology industry.”
