Tan Cian Technology procures Moore Nanotechnology System's (Nanotech's) ultra-precision machining system for optical quality precision mirror mold tooling for the prototype and production of enhanced next generation head-up-display (HUD) systems.
Media release
Taipei, Taiwan, April 16, 2020 - DKSH's Business Unit Technology, a leading Market Expansion Services provider for technology companies seeking to grow their business in Asia, is the distributor for Nanotech, a global supplier of ultra-precision machining systems, in Taiwan. Tan Cian Technology, a manufacturer of automotive optical products, has recently purchased Nanotech's 650FG system with the ambition to develop head-up-displays (HUD) with specifications exceeding products currently offered in the market. With this partnership, DKSH Technology is strategically expanding its Business Line Precision Machinery.
Tan Cian explained: “We are excited about adopting Nanotech's industry-leading technology in our HUD business line. We will leverage Nanotech 650FG's advantages of superior micro-milling performance, stable bed structure and powerful NanoCAM4® software. This innovation will enable us to develop enhanced functions and specs for our next-generation HUD products and to discover our blue ocean.”
Nanotech's Sales and Marketing VP Scott Gerhart stated: “We have a long and successful track record in the Asian market, especially the diverse manufacturing and R&D industry in Taiwan. Our advanced systems have been widely adopted by the mobile phone industry. We are pleased that with DKSH's extensive network and in-depth market expertise, we can extend our reach to a top-tier automotive sector supplier like Tan Cian Technology. We are convinced that DKSH will provide the best services, including after sales maintenance, to help Tan Cian succeed.”
Weilun Tsao, Managing Director for Business Unit Technology DKSH Taiwan, shared: “Optical lenses for the automotive industry are booming in Taiwan and have unlimited potential in the years to come. Nanotech provides the best-in-class machines to enable these Taiwanese companies to develop optical lenses of the new generation. We are extremely excited to announce that Tan Cian adopts Nanotech technology to develop HUD advanced features. These are essential for achieving the goal of autonomous vehicles and creating safety and digital connectivity. With the combination of Nanotech's technology and DKSH's service support, we expect Tan Cian to take a leading and successful position in the industry.”
For further information, please contact:
DKSH Business Unit Technology
Irene Chen
Director, Group Marketing
Phone +886 2 8752 7611
irene.yr.chen@dksh.com
DKSH Taiwan Ltd.
Stacy Lee
Manager, Branding and Communications
Phone +886 2 8752 7290
stacy.lee@dksh.com
About Tan Cian Technology
Tan Cian Technology's parent company – Tradetool Auto Co., LTD was founded in 1983, focusing on manufacturing and sales of plastic molds and plastic parts. In 2006, with the establishment of a professional optical design, inspection and manufacturing team, the company expanded to making very thin LEC light guide plate. In 2015, the company changed its product strategy to pursuit in the field of automotive thus shifting from making light guide plates for consumer electronics to developing and manufacturing LED light guide plates and LED headlight lenses for automotive. In 2018, the company further invested to include metal stamping, welding parts and molds for automotive.
In light of the growth of automotive market in China, the company established a manufacture bases for automotive optics, metal stamping and welding parts in Hunan and Hubei region, serving well-known customers including SAIC Volkswagen, Beijing Automobile Group, Dongfeng Nissan, Zhengzhou Nissan as well as other joint ventures and independent brand first-line car factory. The Group will continue to expand its presence in the automotive products market by leveraging existing technologies, talents, and mass production experience, and actively entering the upstream and downstream automotive materials research and development, optical product applications, development and mass production in return to our shareholders' support.
About Moore Nanotechnology Systems
Moore Nanotechnology Systems (Nanotech) was founded in Keene, NH in 1997 as a stand-alone subsidiary of the Moore Tool Company. Nanotech is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of state-of-the-art ultra-precision machine tools and associated processes (single point diamond turning, micro-milling, micro-grinding and glass press molding) for the production of advanced optical components in consumer electronics, defense, aerospace, lighting, medical and automotive sectors. Moore Tool, founded in 1924 and located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has a long history in the precision and ultra-precision machine tool markets. Today, Moore Tool provides a complete line of high-performance CNC jig grinders, along with contract precision-manufacturing services certified to both ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C. Moore Nanotechnology and Moore Tool are vertically integrated under the PMT Group.
About DKSH
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. The Group helps companies to grow across the Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials and Technology. The service portfolio covers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Group operates in 36 markets with 33,350 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.6 billion in 2019. With its Swiss heritage, DKSH has been deeply rooted in Asia Pacific since 1865.