Sun, Sep 04, 2005 - Page 17 News List

Inventor overcomes adversity to find success

One of the keys to Taiwan's economic miracle has been its inventiveness. This is exemplified by the story of Chen Yung-hsin and his 'emergency escape elevator device'

By Derek Lee  /  STAFF REPORTER

According to Chen more than 50,000 new inventions are issued patent rights each year in Taiwan and this figure shows how active local inventors are. Both Teng and Chen agree that the environment in Taiwan encourages inventors to realize their creative ideas. For one thing, easy access to machine tools, components and parts is what inventors desperately need. On top of that, various small machine tool shops with experienced technicians are easy to find. These technicians are generally willing to take on small jobs and provide answers for an inventor's curiosity.

Convenience and generally high technical standards are advantages that can easily elevate Taiwan's status to become a world center of excellence for inventions in the near future, Chen and Teng said.

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