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A quality management model for research institutes responsible for government-supported R & D projects
(1998-01-01)
Chang, PL
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Hsu, CW
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管理科學系
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Department of Management Science
This paper formulates a quality management model for research institutes performing government-supported R&D projects intended to develop technology for commercial applications in the industrial sector. The model is based on four phases that include all activities pertinent to the commercial application of research institute technology: identifying industrial requirements, planning developmental technology, performing R&D activities, and diffusing the technology to the industrial sector. In order to perform efficiently all activities in these phases, the proper techniques, proper personnel, and documented procedures are required. This suggests that a quality management model for the research institute should be based on the effective control, evaluation, and improvement of required elements for these phases. The proposed quality management model is described as follows: clarify application policy, establish an implementation structure with the responsible organization and a project management manual, assess the techniques used and personnel required to control the execution of the activities of each phase, and evaluate the effectiveness of this implementation structure by auditing whether the activities in the four phases comply with the project management manual and assess whether the R&D results can be applied in the industrial sector. The evaluation output should be fed back to top management for reference in improving the implementation structure.
A quality management model for research institutes responsible for government-supported R & D projects
(1998-01-01)
Chang, PL
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Hsu, CW
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管理科學系
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Department of Management Science
This paper formulates a quality management model for research institutes performing government-supported R&D projects intended to develop technology for commercial applications in the industrial sector. The model is based on four phases that include all activities pertinent to the commercial application of research institute technology: identifying industrial requirements, planning developmental technology, performing R&D activities, and diffusing the technology to the industrial sector. In order to perform efficiently all activities in these phases, the proper techniques, proper personnel, and documented procedures are required. This suggests that a quality management model for the research institute should be based on the effective control, evaluation, and improvement of required elements for these phases. The proposed quality management model is described as follows: clarify application policy, establish an implementation structure with the responsible organization and a project management manual, assess the techniques used and personnel required to control the execution of the activities of each phase, and evaluate the effectiveness of this implementation structure by auditing whether the activities in the four phases comply with the project management manual and assess whether the R&D results can be applied in the industrial sector. The evaluation output should be fed back to top management for reference in improving the implementation structure.
A stage approach for industrial technology development and implementation - the case of Taiwan's computer industry
(1999-04-01)
Chang, PL
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Hsu, CW
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Tsai, CT
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管理科學系
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Department of Management Science
The objective of this paper is to study how government-supported R&D institutes cooperate with the industrial sector to assist industrial technology development in developing countries. By investigating the case of the computer industry in Taiwan, the authors suggest a stage approach for industrial technology development. This approach emphasizes the implementation of technology, that is, R&D institutes should help industry to truly absorb and apply technology to improve their products or services to upgrade their overall industrial competitiveness. For developing countries, the key problems of industrial technology development are not only gaining technology but also implementing that technology in their own industrial context, This paper suggests that R&D institutes should closely coordinate with industry during the R&D procedures to make different technology implementation strategies at different developmental stages. The approach is based on three stages which respectively represent industrial technology capabilities at weak, medium or strong levels. Five strategies are discussed. To link the implementation strategies and the R&D procedures there are three critical factors to consider: commercialization capability; market timing; and industrial technology requirements. This approach shows how R&D institutes can effectively help industrial technology to develop step-by-step, thus upgrading technological capability and fostering overall industrial growth. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
Computer-generated Chinese painting for landscapes and portraits
(2001)
Way, DL
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Hsu, CW
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Chiu, HY
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Shih, ZC
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資訊工程學系
Practiced for more than three thousand years, Chinese painting stresses the notion of "implicit meaning" in which painters use a minimum amount of strokes to express their deepest feelings. Chinese landscape and figure paintings are the two major themes of Chinese painting. Of relevant interest is more thoroughly understand Chinese art by analyzing basic rules of Chinese painting. This paper proposes two novel methods capable of synthesizing rock textures in Chinese landscape painting and synthesizing portraits in Chinese figure painting, respectively In addition to saving time during trial and error, these two methods attempt to synthesize painting styles. After users only specify the contour and parameters, our methods underwrite the complete painting process. With the requirement of familiarity with painting skills, individuals can paint various styles of Chinese painting.
Developing key components and products in Taiwan
(1996)
Chang, PL
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Hsu, CW
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Shyu, ML
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交大名義發表
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管理科學系
Taiwan's technology-intensive industries rely heavily on imported key components and products, particularly those from Japan. Taiwan government officials are actively promoting programmes to develop these components locally. The programmes target components and products critical to Taiwan's industries that have high added-value and are difficult to acquire, and classify them according to the work yet to be done to bring them to the investment for production stage. Development strategies are formed according to the stage the target item is in so that government and private resources can be combined to accelerate changes to current status, obtain investment for production to enhance industry competitiveness and independence, and to eventually reduce the number of key components and products imported from Japan. This paper describes the model for developing key components and products in Taiwan, including how key components and products are selected, analysed and developed. Cases showing development of dynamic random-access memory chips and gasoline engines for automobiles in Taiwan are also described in detail.
Differentially transcribed genes in skeletal muscle of Duroc and Taoyuan pigs
(2005-09-01)
Lin, CS
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Hsu, CW
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生物科技學系
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Department of Biological Science and Technology
The objective of this study was to compare gene transcription profiles of LM between two pig breeds, Duroc and Taoyuan, which display dramatically different postnatal muscle growth. We isolated LM from neonatal pigs, and the Duroc muscle length and mass were greater (P < 0.01) than for Taoyuan pigs; however, insignificant differences in the muscle fiber area and the percentage of fiber types were found. A human high-density complementary DNA (cDNA) microarray consisting of 9,182 probes was used to compare gene transcription profiles of LM between the two breeds. The results showed that the transcription level of 73 genes and 44 genes in Duroc LM were upregulated and down-regulated by at least 1.75-fold (P < 0.05) compared with Taoyuan, respectively. The strongly upregulated genes in Duroc pigs included those encoding the complex of myofibrillar proteins (e.g., myosin light and heavy chains, and troponin), ribosomal proteins, transcription regulatory proteins (e.g., skeletal muscle LIM protein 1 [SLIM1] and high-mobility group proteins), and energy metabolic enzymes (e.g., electron-transferring flavo-protein dehydrogenase, NADH dehydrogenase, malate dehydrogenase, and ATP synthases). The highly transcribed genes that encode energy metabolic enzymes indicate a more glycolytic metabolism in Duroc LM, thereby favoring carbohydrates rather than lipids for use as energy substrates in this tissue. The over-transcribed genes that encode skeletal muscle-predominant proteins or transcription regulators that control myogenesis and/or muscle growth suggest a general mechanism for the observed higher rate of postnatal muscle growth in Duroc pigs. The transcription of one such gene, SLIM1, was more highly transcribed (P < 0.01) in Duroc LM at birth and at postnatal d 7 than in Taoyuan. The transcription of SLIM1 increased (P < 0.05) in Duroc LM from neonate through 7 d of age, whereas its transcription remained essentially constant in Taoyuan during this period. These results suggest that SLIM1 may be useful for the development of markers associated with the postnatal muscle growth of pigs.
Effect of heat treatments on in-situ Al2O3/TiAl3 composites produced from squeeze casting of TiO2/A356 composites
(2002-02-01)
Hsu, CW
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Chao, CG
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材料科學與工程學系
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Department of Materials Science and Engineering
In-situ Al2O3/TiAl3 intermetallic matrix composites were fabricated via squeeze casting of TiO2/A356 composites heated in the temperature range from 700 degreesC to 780 degreesC for 2 hours. The phase transformation in TiO2/A356 composites employing various heat-treatment temperatures (700 degreesC to 780 degreesC) was studied by means of differential thermal analysis (DTA), microhardness, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron probe microanalysis (EPMA), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). From DTA, two exothermic peaks from 600 degreesC to 750 degreesC were found in the TiO2/A356 composites. The XRD showed that Al2O3 and TiAl3 were the primary products after heat treatment of the TiO2/A356 composite. The fabrication of in-situ Al2O3/TiAl3 Composites required 33 vol pet TiO2 in Al and heat treatment in the range from 750 degreesC to 780 degreesC. The hardness (HV) of the in-situ Al2O3/TiAl3 composites (1000 HV) was superior to that of nonreacted TiO2/A356 composites (200 HV). However, the bending strength decreased from 685 MPa for TiO2/A356 composites to 250 MPa for Al2O3/TiAl3 composites. It decreased rapidly because pores occurred during the formation of Al2O3 and TiAl3. The activation energy of the formation of Al2O3 and TiAl3 frorn TiO2 and A356 was determined to be about 286 kJ/mole.
The development strategies for Taiwan's semiconductor industry
(1998-11-01)
Chang, PL
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Hsu, CW
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管理科學系
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Department of Management Science
Taiwan's integrated circuit (IC) industry development process can be separated into three stages: the initiation stage, consisting of obtaining technology and facilitating setup of domestic companies; the burgeoning stage, consisting of the formation of manufacturer's R&D abilities; and the growth stage, consisting of further raising an industry's international competitive levels. In each stage this article examines the development strategy from the perspective of interactions among the government, research institute, and the domestic industry in terms of technology selection, R&D activities, technology transfer, and industry development results. Finally, factors underlying success, issues arising from the case, and suggestions for newly industrialized countries are discussed.
The evaluating model for the technology needs of Taiwan high-tech industries
(1999)
Chang, PL
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Lung, SSC
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Hsu, CW
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管理科學系
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Department of Management Science
This paper formulates an evaluating model for the technology needs of Taiwan's high-tech industries. Since it is scarce natural resources and limited domestic market, Taiwan's economic development strategy is lead mainly by the technology intensive industries and the expansion of an export-oriented market. However, as industry in Taiwan is composed of small and medium size enterprises, which lack the resources to carry out independent research and development (R&D), the government has supported non-profit research institutes to develop generic or key technologies, so as to help the industries develop successfully. This evaluating model may be utilized by the government-supported research institutes which can, during the development process, help the industries reach their production objectives. This model is based on three stages: analysis of product vehicles, analysis of technology developmental targets and the planning of developmental technology. Taiwan's semiconductor industry technology selection is the case study we will use to illustrate the model.