From polarizers and medical devices to semiconductor materials, BenQ Materials continues to explore new applications across industries by building on its expertise in materials and process technologies.
In a recent interview, Chairman ZC Chen discussed how materials technologies can be extended into new fields, and shared his perspectives on trust, regulatory compliance, human rights, and coexistence with the environment as the company expands into the medical and semiconductor industries.
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One Technology, Many Possibilities
Polarizing films must be stretched to create polarization without causing breaks, while lithium battery separator films require microscopic pores that allow ions to pass through. By applying different material designs and process controls, these technologies can also be extended to waterproof and breathable materials, and, through surface treatment, to high-purity filtration for semiconductor manufacturing processes.
The same materials expertise is also applied to contact lenses, functional dressings, hemostatic materials, and negative-pressure wound therapy. By building on existing technologies and continuously exploring new applications, BenQ Materials has established a foundation for entering different industries.
Entering New Fields Takes More Than Technology—it Takes Trust
Moving from electronics into healthcare means addressing not only new products and technologies, but also the long-term process of building trust. Medical devices must meet regulatory and market requirements in different regions, including the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and Halal certification requirements in Indonesia. From raw materials and manufacturing to product promotion, every stage must comply with applicable requirements.
When a leading global outdoor brand evaluates suppliers, technology and products are not the only considerations. It also looks at how a company treats its employees and how seriously it upholds human rights. Beyond the products themselves, these less visible efforts are equally important to building long-term trust.
From Materials to Environmental and Community Responsibility
From material recycling and green manufacturing to factory-site management, BenQ Materials continues to address environmental issues associated with its manufacturing operations. These efforts include reusing waste film materials and medical waste, adopting fluorine-free and solvent-free processes, treating exhaust gases through RTO systems at the Taoyuan plant, and implementing greening, rainwater collection, and irrigation systems at the Yunlin plant.
By extending environmental practices from manufacturing processes to factory sites and surrounding communities, BenQ Materials continues to explore ways for materials manufacturing and the environment to coexist.
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