Digital-Can Tech Milestones
DCT is at Taiwan’s forefront in additive manufacturing industry. Not only do we provide nearly twenty years in experience for industrial 3D printing & rapid prototyping – we are also agents for Germany’s EOS AM Technology, Trumpf’s LMD Machinery and Sigma Labs PrintRite3D® . Last but not least, we are proud to be one of Taiwan’s largest additive manufacturing centres.
2002
The Evolution of Digital-Can Tech
Initial contact with RP (Rapid Prototype) and established business unit focusing on RP, also first to commission Sony SCS optical laser equipment.
2003
The Founding of Digital-Can Tech
A divested subsidiary of Utrun Tech.
2004
JULYFully Operational
DCT went fully operational on July 1st, 2004. We provide designers the ability to sample, build prototypes, and confirm models. Essentially a complete one-stop service provider for interested designers.
2004
OCTOBER 31The Installation of SCS-8000
SCS-8000 installed, and completed set up with adjustment by Nov. 5th.
2006
APRIL 13The Installation of SCS-8100
SCS-8100 installed.
2006
APRIL 06 - APRIL 09TAIPEI AMPA 2006
Participated in 2006 Taipei AMPA, hosted by Foreign Trade Ministry, at Nangang Exhibition Hall and World Trade Center in Taipei.
2006
JULY 06Digital-Can Tech’s New Home
Relocate to our new factory at Austrian Technology Center on July 6th, 2006.
2006
OCTOBER 03Taipei Dome Model Commissioned
Implemented the world’s most advanced RP optical laser technology, which allowed for traditional 2D architectural image to be transferred into 3D STL file. Then using the Sony SCS RP optical laser machine to churn out a perfect silhouette of the Taipei Dome in two days.
2006
OCTOBER 25Materialise – Mimics Represented
First to begin representing Materialise – Mimics from Belgium.
2006
DECEMBER 14Biological Engineering Technology Seminar
Participated in 2006 Biological Engineering Technology Seminar at Taiwan University.
2006
DECEMBER 26Fu-Wei II Model Commissioned
The National Space Center commissioned DCT to begin producing small batch of Fu-Wei II models.
2007
APRILEOS Additive Manufacturing Equipment from Germany Represented
EOS from Germany is widely considered to be a world class additive manufacturing equipment supplier. Applying its patented Powder Bed Fusion technology, which can be adapted by various metals or high grade plastic materials, EOS effectively becomes your most sophisticated yet highly efficient additive manufacturing solution.
2007
JULY13ISB International Medical Seminar
Participated in 2007 ISB at Taipei International Conference Hall.
2011
DECEMBER 28Introducing Taiwan’s first metal additive manufacturing equipment – EOS M280
First to introduce EOS M280 laser metal additive manufacturing equipment, which allows for the use of maraging steel powder, and provided revolutionary Rapid Tooling, therefore successfully produced Taiwan’s first conformal cooling tooling.
2013
Taiwan’s first 3D printing collaboration with international team, models commissioned for the renowned global movie hit by director Ang Lee – The Life of Pi
DCT was instrumental in developing the junk boat model in the movie The Life of Pi. Using the 3D printing technology, their art design team was able to recreate the set with models of various characters within the movie, then supplemented with computer generated graphics to provide the finishing touch, which allows for the transformation from reality to virtual reality 3D animation.
2013
MAY 21The Installation of EOS P395 Nylon Equipment
First to introduce EOS P395 powder sintering equipment, which utilizes PA2200 nylon materials, and allows for unlimited creativity in commercial types of models.
2013
JUNE 05 - AUGUST 17CAE Molding Seminar 2013
The 24th Annual CAE Molding Conference 2013 Tour.
2013
JUNE 18 - JUNE 20Photoelectric Show of 2013
Participated in 2013 Photoelectric Show in Taipei at Nangang Exhibition Hall, during which the German made EOS P395 laser sintering equipment was on full display.
2013
JULY「DC For Life 」- Taiwan’s first designers dream platform, was established
DC for Life, a 3D printing platform for professional designers and artists to experiment and visualize their dream designs, was officially online.
2013
AUGUST 10 - OCTORBER 13The Future Is Here – 3D Printing Design Show
DCT’s collaboration with 20 designers from across the industry was on full display at Songshan Cultural Park by providing 3D printing solution to assist in generating new creative ideas. The ultimate goal was to break the boundary of traditional manufacturing concept, in order to allow for new creativity to take center stage.
2013
OCTOBER 16 - OCTOBER 19EMEX at Suzhou in China 2013
Participated in EMEX at Suzhou in China, where works of 30 plus designers from Taiwan were on full display through the help of 3D printing technology.
2014
FEBRUARY 06 - MARCH 12The Future Is Here – 3D printing design show
DCT in collaboration with SHINKONG MITSUKOSHI to host design shows at SHINKONG MITSUKOSHI in Tainan.
2014
FEBRUARY 14E=DC Design Concept and Trend Seminar
Participated in E=DC Design Concept and Trend Seminar hosted by Taiwan Innovation Center. Focused on new trends and technology and how they would apply to brands. Shared most up-to-date technology in 3D printing both in services and applications. Explored through potential integration within marketing and designs to formulate a new business model for brands.
2014
APRIL 01Termination of partnership with Belgium’s Materialise - Mimics
Due to Materialise – Mimics’ adjustment in its own global marketing strategy, DCT had to terminate its status as an agent for Materialise – Mimics.
2014
APRIL - AUGUSTThe 13th Annual Taiwan International Creative Design Competition in 2014
In cooperation with Taiwan Innovation Center to co-host Taiwan International Creative Design Competition by implementing elements of 3D printing technology into the competition.
2014
JUNE 03 - JUNE 07Taipei COMPUTEX 2014
Participated in Taipei COMPUTEX in 2014 at Taipei World Trade Center, Exhibition Hall 3.
2015
APRIL 29 - MAY 4Creative Expo Taiwan 2015
DCT’s own DC for Life was invited to participate in the 5th Annual Taiwan Cultural Expo at Songshan Cultural Park.
2016
JANUARYRoad to Expansion
Complete premium funding; capital reaches NT$80.68 million.
2016
MARCH 20 - MARCH 21Taiwan’s First Metal Additive Manufacturing Center Established
Introduced two EOS M290, one for IN718 nickel alloy and another for Ti64ELI titanium alloy. Entered into the production of aerospace and medical components fields. DCT became the additive manufacturing supplier with the most highly advanced equipment in Taiwan.
2016
MARCH 28The Installation of EOS P396 and P110
New purchase of P396 and P110 nylon powder sintering equipment. Introduced PA3200GF nylon plus optic fiber and prime 101 material.
2016
JULYThe Installation of CME ATOMM-4000
Introduced CMET SLA from Japan, which utilizes transparent liquid resin to validate models creation. Added diversity to our overall services and applications.
2017
JANUARYRepresenting TRUMPF LMD from Germany
TRUMPF is a world leading laser application technology provider. Their LMD forming platform integrates 3D five axis system, robotic arms, and multiple high wattage laser beams.
2017
MAY 11Taiwan’s first to receive SGS/ISO 13485 metal additive manufacturing certification
Began to apply for ISO certification in March of 2016, and received our SGS ISO13485 certification on May 11th, 2017. Digital-Can became the first metal additive manufacturing certified supplier in Taiwan. Implemented the use of industry’s highest graded equipment in EOS M290, combined that with Ti64ELI, specific equipment for specific use.
2017
MAY 25Representing SIGMA LABS PRINTRITE 3D
Became an agent for American SIGMA Labs PrintRite3D.
2017
JUNE 22Official Signing of Aerospace Additive Manufacturing R&D Center Strategic Alliance Memorandum with NCSIST
Official Signing of Aerospace Additive Manufacturing R&D Center Strategic Alliance Memorandum with National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology.
2017
SEPTEMBER 06 - SEPTEMBER 092017 Series of Asia Industrial 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing Exhibition – Taiwan International 3D Printing Show
In conjunction with NCSIST，DCT participated in 2017 Asia Industry 4.0 Intelligent Manufacturing Industry Exhibition- Taiwan International 3D Printing Show, where we presented newly joint developed aerospace metal AM components.
2017
December 14MOU between EGAP & DCT
DCT forms a strategic alliance with EGAP to establish 3D Printing Central in Aerospace parts production.
2018
Februauy 16Taiwan’s first to receive AS9100&ISO9001 additive manufacturing certification
We first began to apply for ISO certification in March of 2016, and received our AS9100 & ISO9001 certification on February 16th, 2018. This allows Digital-Can to become the first certified metal additive manufacturing supplier in Asia. For aerospace parts, we use industry's highest graded equipment in EOS M290, combined that with Inconel 718, Ti64ELI, and 17-4PH, all of which are specific equipment for the special purpose of aerospace parts production.
2018
March 7New home for Metal AM Equipment
moved all metal AM equipment to new R&D Centre.
2018
March 22Installation of M290 for Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel exclusive M290 has joined the DCT team to provide our customers with a diverse product line.
2018
April 20DCT Metal additive manufacturing R&D center grand opening
DCT Metal additive manufacturing R&D center grand opening.
2018
SEPTEMBER 27AIDC Supplier
Acquired AIDC qualified supplier.
2019
SEPTEMBER 10ZEISS CONTURA from Germany moved to DCT
Coordinate measuring machine moved to DCT Metal additive manufacturing R&D center.
2021
JANUARY 21QUALIFIED SUPPLIER
Passed the Additive Manufacturing technical competence certification of the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology (METAL).
2021
APRIL 1REPRESENTING nTopology
Became an agent for American nTopology, an innovative design tool.
2021
MAY 31QUALIFIED SUPPLIER
Passed the Additive Manufacturing technical competence certification of the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology (PLASTIC).
2021
September 2TMC group acquired over 50% shares from DCT.
TMC (Taiwan Mask Corporation, https://www.tmcnet.com.tw/IndexEng.aspx ) has acquired a majority stake in DCT. TMC is a leading reticle and photomask manufacturing supplier for semiconductor industry, and a public listed company in Taiwan stock exchange.
2021
NOVEMBER 17TAIWAN’S FIRST TO RECEIVE TUV10998 HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING CERTIFICATION
We first began to apply for TUV certification in January of 2021, and received our TUV10998 certification on November 17th, 2021. This allows DCT to become the first certified metal additive manufacturing supplier in Asia.
2022
SEPTEMBER 16THE INSTALLATION OF AMCM M290 1KW
Taiwan's first AMCM M290 metal additive manufacturing equipment, which allows for the use of CuCP powder.
2023
MAY 31TAIWAN’S FIRST TO RECEIVE NADCAP WELDING CERTIFICATION
We received our Nadcap welding certification on May 31st, 2023. This allows DCT to become the first certified metal additive manufacturing for special process Welding project in Asia.
2023
Future Outlook
DCT will continue its quest to become among the leaders in 3D printing while invest and grow domestically. Beginning 2016 we have initiated plans to acquire AS9100 certification, and received our AS9100 and ISO9001 certification on Feb, 2018. Also we received our TUV10998 certification on Nov. 2021, which should well position us as the alpha dog in aerospace metal AM supplier in Taiwan.