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Product Design and Development

Product Design and Development

Product Design and Development

 

Wistron continues to invest research and development efforts in product design, embracing the concept of innovative sustainability to develop diversified products and maintain a leading position in the industry. Our core principle of 'innovative breakthroughs' drives us as we focus on green design during development, utilize eco-friendly materials, and secure international product certifications. We strive to create innovative products that meet customer expectations.





Investments in innovative developments
2021 2022 2023 2024
Funds invested in R&D (NT$ hundred million) 208 250 239 260
R&D funding as percentage of revenue (%) 2.41 2.54 2.80 2.50
R&D personnel (number of people) 5,350 6,330 5,850 4,740
Percentage of R&D personnel per total employees (%) 8.5% 13.4% 13.9% 10.7%



R&D Incentive System and Performance

 

To maintain our competitive edge in innovative technologies, Wistron issued the "Wistron Invention Reward Regulation" to encourage employees to innovate. The regulation provides incentives at different stages such as proposals, patent application, patent grant, and technology licensing. An annual patent award ceremony is held to stimulate innovative energy and enhance R&D competitiveness.

In 2024, Wistron allocated a large amount of resources to new technologies, new products, and new businesses, aiming to enhance the quality and value of our patents. We actively apply for patents directly related to the company's R&D future and business development, particularly in areas such as 5G+AI applications, smart healthcare, in-vehicle information and communication systems, cloud technology services, and liquid cooling technologies. This is to establish a robust global patent portfolio and enhance Wistron's competitiveness in related fields.



Award 2021 2022 2023 2024
Number of patent award winners 237 248 238 237
Number of patent applications 386 608 484 376
Number of granted patents 401 414 383 430
  • Note: Wistron was named one of the Top 100 Global Innovators™ by Clarivate in 2024 and one of the Top 10 Innovation Momentum Companies in Taiwan by LexisNexis in 2024



Encouraging Green Technologies

 

In order to reduce our environmental impact and achieve sustainable development, Wistron continues to invest in the research and development of green technologies. Among the patents obtained in 2024, there are a total of 48 patents related to green technologies for eco-friendly designs and manufacturing. Green technologies not only enhance our products’ added value but also reduce environmental impacts through innovative technologies, creating a better world for our society.



Wistron's Green Technology Patents
2021 2022 2023 2024
Number of green technology patents 15 34 43 48


2024 Patents Granted & Ratio by Country